Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer
Department: Engineering / Operations
Reports To: Manufacturing Engineering Manager / Plant Manager
Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm Temporary to cover employee on LOA
Job Summary:
The Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining manufacturing processes for aerospace components and assemblies. This role ensures compliance with industry standards (such as AS9100), supports new product introductions, and implements process improvements to ensure high quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness in production.
Key Responsibilities:
Process Development & Optimization
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Develop and document manufacturing processes for aerospace parts and assemblies, including machining, composites, sheet metal, and assembly operations.
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Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis tools to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
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Support design for manufacturability (DFM) during product development in coordination with design and R&D teams.
Tooling & Equipment
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Design and specify tools, jigs, fixtures, and custom equipment to support aerospace part production.
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Collaborate with maintenance and automation teams on equipment upgrades and preventative maintenance planning.
Quality & Compliance
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Ensure all manufacturing processes comply with AS9100, FAA, and customer-specific requirements.
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Support First Article Inspection (FAI), process validation (PPAP, PFMEA), and corrective actions (CAPA).
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Review engineering drawings and ensure alignment with manufacturing capabilities and quality requirements.
Production Support
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Provide hands-on support to production teams to troubleshoot process issues and reduce downtime.
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Train production staff on new processes, equipment, and best practices.
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Monitor key metrics (scrap rate, cycle time, throughput) and implement improvements as needed.
New Product Introduction (NPI)
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Collaborate on the launch of new aerospace products, including production layout planning, time studies, and cost estimation.
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Lead pilot builds and process validation for new programs.
Required Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
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3–7 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role within the aerospace industry.
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Proficiency in CAD and CAM tools (e.g., CATIA, Siemens NX, SolidWorks).
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Experience with AS9100, NADCAP, and aerospace-specific documentation.
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Strong understanding of machining, assembly, and/or composite manufacturing processes.
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Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
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Familiarity with ERP/MES systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
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Experience with CNC programming, additive manufacturing, or aerospace composites.
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Knowledge of FAA regulations and documentation for airworthiness and traceability.