Job Description
Job Description
The Manufacturing Shop Floor Engineer will act as a bridge between engineering, machining, fabrication, quality, and production teams to ensure tooling and assemblies are manufactured efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with customer requirements.
This role is highly hands-on and ideal for someone with strong manufacturing process knowledge and a passion for aerospace production environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Support daily shop floor operations involving:
- CNC machining
- Welding & fabrication
- Mechanical assembly
- Aerospace tooling manufacturing
- Review engineering drawings, BOMs, and customer specifications
- Develop and improve manufacturing workflows and routing processes
- Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions
- Coordinate with machinists, welders, inspectors, and program management
- Assist with fixture design, tooling concepts, and process optimization
- Ensure compliance with quality standards and customer requirements
- Support first article inspections and production readiness reviews
- Monitor manufacturing efficiency, throughput, and schedule adherence
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
- Interface with suppliers and outside processing vendors as needed
QualificationsRequired
- Bachelor’s degree in:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Or related field
- 3+ years of manufacturing or shop floor engineering experience
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
- Familiarity with machining, fabrication, and assembly processes
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Preferred
- Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience
- Experience with:
- CNC machining
- Welding processes
- Aerospace tooling
- Ground support equipment
- Knowledge of:
- AS9100
- Lean manufacturing
- Root cause analysis
- ERP/MRP systems
- CAD experience (SolidWorks preferred)
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on advanced aerospace and defense programs
- Hands-on engineering environment with direct production involvement
- Career growth within a rapidly expanding aerospace manufacturer
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Paid holidays and benefits package
- Collaborative and high-performance team environment
Location
Doral / Miami, Florida