Manufacturing Engineer

Description

Responsible for developing, improving, and optimizing manufacturing processes to ensure efficient production, high quality standards, and on-time delivery. This position works closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Programming teams to support new and existing product lines while ensuring manufacturability and process consistency.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• • Develop and maintain manufacturing processes, routings, and work instructions
  • Review engineering drawings and specifications to ensure manufacturability
  • Provide technical support to production teams to resolve manufacturing issues
  • Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs
  • Support new product introduction (NPI) from concept through production
  • Collaborate with Programming, Quality, and Production to optimize cycle times and workflows
  • Design and implement tooling, fixtures, and process improvements
  • Analyze production data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
  • Ensure compliance with customer requirements, quality standards, and regulatory requirements (including ITAR as applicable)
  • Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for production and quality issues
  • Assist in continuous improvement initiatives (lean manufacturing, 5S, waste reduction)
  • Provide guidance and support to Level I Engineers as needed
  • Accomplish organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
  • Support production goals in terms of efficiency, quality, and throughput
  • Miscellaneous tasks as assigned

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of three years’ experience in an aerospace/aircraft machine shop or manufacturing environment
• Experience with CNC machining processes and production workflows required
• Experience with process development, routing creation, and work instructions required

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand for long periods of time as needed on the production floor
• Familiar with safety standards and PPE utilized in a manufacturing setting
• Must have reliable transportation and work overtime as needed
• Ability to read, write and understand English
• Proficient in blueprint reading and GD&T
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, tooling, and materials
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• Experience with ERP systems (JobBoss or similar) preferred
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities