This position is assigned to the Ares I Upper Stage for National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA's) Constellation program. The Ares I Rocket uses a solid rocket booster for the First Stage and a liquid oxygen/hydrogen J-2X engine for the Upper Stage. The positions are based at the NASA Michoud, LA, facility.

Position Responsibilities: Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and supply teams to develop and guide the implementation of Weld Process Development and specifications for Friction Stir Welding (FSW) and associated weld equipment. Ensures the identification and implementation of welding processes in support of the manufacturing effort. Uses process engineering principles and techniques. Develops, establishes, and guides weld process development for assembly, tooling and manufacturing configurations. Performs trade and cost studies and assists in leading integrated product and process teams. Will work with other functional disciplines in establishing and maintaining Friction Stir Welding (FSW) schedules at the Michoud Assembly Facility, LA. Maintains responsibility, accountability, and authority for activity on multidisciplinary teams. Develops innovative solutions to complex engineering and manufacturing systems problems. Serves as a consultant to upper management on long-range planning for advanced systems developments. Positions require proficiency with FSW applications.

Responsibility and authority as outlined in the Quality Manual, Operational Procedures and all Instruction manuals.

Functions within an ISO/Team environment effectively.

Tends to a group of blow molding machines with produce plastic containers.

Makes frequent quality checks on product observing it for deviation in weight, sidewall thickness, flash, poor distribution, concavity, convexity or crooked sections and making adjustment to correct malfunctions and eliminate defects.

Makes periodic checks of heat controls, cooling water temperatures, pressures and functioning of extruder and hydraulic pumping units.

Performs preventative maintenance on machines and auxiliary equipment as assigned.

Un-jams conveyor systems.

Observes all local and Company safety policies and procedures as well as housekeeping requirements.

Maintains various daily production and Team reports.

Performs screen changes as required.

Miscellaneous related duties as assigned.