Manufacturing Engineer II

All Orbits, All Planets - Join us on our journey

Gilmour Space is the leading Australian rocket company, pioneering next-generation hybrid propulsion technologies for small satellite launch vehicles.

Are you a creative and experienced 'Manufacturing Engineer II (Welding)' looking for a dynamic role where your skills will make a real impact? Have you ever dreamt of building rockets right here in Australia? Well now's your chance Gilmour Space is seeking a talented individual to join our innovative team to send rockets to Space Conveniently located between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, our new state-of-the-art facility, purpose-built for designing and manufacturing rockets in-house, is equipped with the latest technology and tools, providing an ideal environment for innovation and excellence. So, what are you waiting for? Join us and be a part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of space exploration and let's send Australia to Space together

How you will contribute to our mission in getting Australia to space:

The below is designed to give you an idea of the role you will play. There will be many more exciting and innovative things to do.

• Act as a liaison between the design and manufacturing teams, ensuring that welded assemblies are optimised for manufacturability. Provide expert input into the manufacturability of welded assemblies.
• Participate in design reviews with a focus on manufacturing feasibility, quality control, tooling requirements, and process optimisation.
• Prepare detailed documentation for manufacturing processes, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), inspection criteria, work instructions, and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Develop advanced in-house welding capabilities, to enable manufacture of complex launch vehicle assemblies. Lead welding trials and prototype development, validating new techniques or materials for future production use.
• Lead tooling and fixturing design development required for weld operation.
• Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis of manufacturing issues, investigating and implementing corrective actions for non-conforming components or processes.
• Conduct base material and welding material selection.
• Lead the definition and control of production weld quality.
• Lead WPS development and maintenance in accordance with design/program requirements
• Lead the interpretation and application of welding codes and standards.
• Enforce site and personnel safety standards, producing and updating WH&S documentation where applicable.
• Where required, produce and publish fabricated GSE (Ground Support Equipment) designs.

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or closely related areas (Or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience working in a professional welding/fabrication setting.
• Strong understanding of arc welding techniques and NDT inspection methods.
• General welding, cutting, and fabrication equipment knowledge, theory, application, maintenance, and testing.
• Ability to read and generate engineering drawings, including weld symbols.
• NV1 Security Clearance eligible preferred.
• Self-motivated with strong multi-tasking, organisational, communication and documentation skills.

• Experience in Friction Stir Welding technologies.
• Knowledge of welding standards, AS1554.1, AWS D17.1, ASME B31.3, AS1554.1, AWS B2.1, ASME BPVC Section IX.
• Proficiency with common industry CAD packages e.g. Siemens NX (Preferred), SolidWorks, OnShape, Inventor etc.
• Internships or experience within a highly regulated manufacturing industry (Aerospace, Medical etc.) will be highly regarded.
• Ability to work well in an integrated team including daily interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers.
• Creative problem solver that can bring multiple disciplines together.

How to Apply:

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen/Permanent Resident or have an appropriate Australian work visa or work entitlements.

If you are a proactive team player with a passion to get Australia to space and a desire to succeed, please apply now by clicking the apply button and including your resume and cover letter or head to our website: CAREER | Gilmour Space Technologies | Rocket launch provider ). 

Gilmour Space Technologies is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.