Senior Engineer - Manufacturing

What you'll do:

• Lead manufacturing engineering activities for assigned aircraft systems from prototype development through full-rate production. 

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes, production methods, and assembly sequences to improve safety, quality, cost, and throughput.  

• Design and validate assembly tooling, fixtures, jigs, and manufacturing aids to support efficient and repeatable production.  

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

• Partner with Design Engineering to influence product designs through Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/DFA) and support engineering change implementation.  

• Lead prototype builds, production readiness activities, first article inspections, and new product introductions.  

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

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on manufacturing efficiency, quality, ergonomics, safety, and production capacity.  

• Collaborate closely with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, and Program Management to achieve program objectives.  

• Support supplier manufacturing readiness, process validation, and qualification activities as required.  

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

• Mentor Associate and Manufacturing Engineers while promoting engineering best practices and manufacturing standards.  

• Support production planning, capacity planning, and manufacturing strategy for future production growth.  

Required qualifications:

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

• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience supporting complex aerospace, defense, automotive, robotics, or advanced manufacturing products.  

• Experience developing manufacturing processes, tooling, and production methods for complex assemblies.  

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, composites, electrical assemblies, precision mechanical assemblies, or final system integration.  

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

• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and manufacturing documentation.  

• Experience supporting prototype builds, production ramp-up, and New Product Introduction (NPI).  

• Working knowledge of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/DFA) principles.  

• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills.  

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.  

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience supporting military, commercial aerospace, defense, automotive, or advanced manufacturing programs.  

• Experience with AS9100, ISO 9001, or other regulated manufacturing environments.  

• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and continuous improvement methodologies.  

• Experience with ERP, MES, PLM, or digital manufacturing systems.  

• Experience with automated manufacturing equipment, robotics, or advanced production technologies.  

• Previous experience mentoring engineers or leading technical projects.