Positio Title: Progressive Engineer SME

Location: Oahu, Hawaii

About the Organization Date:
Hui Huliau is a nonprofit Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) and community service organization whose business activities principally benefit Native Hawaiians. As an NHO we operate under U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) regulations and own small businesses that participate in the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program for minority owned companies. Our small businesses provide a variety of contracted services to the U. S. Military, U. S. Civilian agencies, and commercial customers at locations worldwide.

Profits from Hui Huliau's for-profit subsidiaries help sustain important education, social, economic, and cultural preservation programs that serve Native Hawaiians in the Waianae community. The Waianae Coast on the western side of the island of Oahu has the highest per capita percentage of Native Hawaiians in the world and the highest poverty and unemployment rate in the State of Hawaii.

Our mission to strengthen our communities, make a positive impact on the lives we touch, and provide a brighter future for the Native Hawaiian people through education, economic opportunities, and the preservation of the Hawaiian language and culture. Hui Huliau employees help us achieve this mission by providing outstanding service to our customers.
Shift:

Days

Description:

The HHDS Progressive Engineer SME (PES) is accountable for leading the development and implementation of high precision mechanical manufacturing processes across to support the DOD. In this highly visible hands-on role, you will have direct frequent communication and collaboration with DOD Industrial Design, Product Design, and Manufacturing Design partners, as well as our worldwide suppliers.

The PES role is empowered and expected to bring creativity to DOD's manufacturing approach, enabling DOD to deliver our best work to as many customers as possible!

As a PES, you'll lead the creation, evaluation, and implementation of end-to-end manufacturing solutions for key design features on DOD's products. You will ensure DOD's manufacturing solutions meet their product quality, cost, yield, capacity, schedule, and environmental goals.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Evaluate product and design goals to understand the dimensional, cosmetic, and functional priorities for the product.
• Collaborate with Various Industry Partners and USG suppliers to align on a manufacturing development strategy with clear goals, expectations, and schedules.
• Identify and validate suitable fabrication equipment and processes to meet all DODs design and operational requirements.
• Develop and document processes including all parameters, consumables, and secondary operation requirements to meet defined specifications.
• Conduct process optimization, using data and hands-on approaches together to find solutions to sophisticated challenges.
• Communicate ongoing process development status to functional teams and lead discussions to align design requirements with manufacturing capability.
• Provide leadership at global manufacturing sites during development and production ramp, traveling internationally, identifying root causes of open issues, and driving corrective actions to timely resolution.
• Collaborate with internal partners and equipment suppliers to develop and refine metal convergent manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Optimize convergent manufacturing processes for DOD, dimensional quality, reliability, and throughput requirements. Develop methods to model and characterize key performance indicators in convergent manufacturing.
• Support Product Design in development of metal alloys for additive manufacturing applying knowledge of convergent manufacturing systems and powdered metallurgy.
• Provide expert level support to project teams utilizing metal additive manufacturing to bring designs from concept to limited production
• Develop best in class qualification plans and procedures to qualify convergent manufacturing equipment and materials applying DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ.

Full Time/Part Time:

Full-Time

Position Type:

Progressive Engineer SME

Position Requirements: Education and Experience: 2+ years of experience in metal additive manufacturing related technical roles Communicates technical information clearly and persuasively in both written and verbal English forms. BS or equivalent experience or higher in mechanical, manufacturing, material science, industrial engineering, or related fields. Can be substitute for Experience. Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Preferred Qualifications: First-hand experience in laser powder bed fusion process development, including use of material characterization tools to aid in process DOE Knowledge of secondary operations including powder handing and recycling, automation, heat treatment and stress relief processes. Applies a hands-on approach to engineering and problem-solving Demonstrates commitment and tenacity; a self-starter who learns quickly and adapts to find new solutions in the face of adversity Employs project management tools to effectively plan and track work to completion; diligent and reliable in completing tasks independently Experience on the shop floor, in a hobby or professional context Ability to travel 15%+, to Conus and countries in the INDO-PACOM AOR, Physical Requirements: Exerting up to 15 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other business machines. Use hands to finger, handle, and feel. What We Offer: Competitive salary Comprehensive Benefits Package 401k option Professional online learning opportunities and development Collaborative and supportive work environment Paid Time off (PTO) 11 Company Paid Holidays Hui Huliau and its subsidiaries are participants of E-Verify. Hui Huliau and its subsidiaries are drug free workplaces.

EOE Statement:

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary:

Salary + benefits

Direct Contract:

Direct

Division: Hui Huliau Defense Systems LLC

Close Date:

Number of Openings:

1

Number Filled:

0

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

Exempt

Hiring Manager:

Open_Date:

2/11/2026