Associate Engineer - Manufacturing

What you'll do:

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for assigned products or aircraft systems.  

• Design and improve assembly tools, fixtures, jigs, and manufacturing aids to support safe, repeatable, and efficient production.  

• Create and maintain work instructions, manufacturing process documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and process flows.  

• Partner with Design Engineering to improve manufacturability, assembly efficiency, quality, and cost through Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/DFA).  

• Support prototype builds, engineering builds, production readiness activities, and new product introductions.  

• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues using root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).  

• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Industrial Engineering to improve safety, quality, throughput, and productivity.  

• Support tooling validation, first article inspections, process qualification, and production validation activities.  

• Utilize CAD software to develop tooling concepts, manufacturing layouts, and production support equipment.  

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing waste, improving quality, and increasing manufacturing efficiency.  

• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with engineering requirements, quality standards, and company procedures.  

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.  

• 0–3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, production engineering, process engineering, or a related field (internship and co-op experience considered).  

• Understanding of manufacturing processes, assembly methods, and production operations.  

• Familiarity with CAD software such as CATIA, Siemens NX, SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent.  

• Basic understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing documentation.  

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.  

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative manufacturing environment.  

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.  

Preferred qualifications:

• Internship or professional experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, robotics, or advanced manufacturing.  

• Experience supporting prototype builds, NPI, or production environments.  

• Familiarity with machining, composites, electrical assemblies, mechanical assemblies, or final system integration.  

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.  

• Experience with ERP, MES, or PLM systems.  

• Familiarity with AS9100 or other regulated manufacturing environments.