Liaison Engineer (Manufacturing Engineer)

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Who are we?

As an aircraft manufacturer, industrialist, industrial service provider and logistician, Daher currently has approximately 14,500 employees and achieved a revenue of 1.9 billion euros in 2025. With its family ownership, Daher has been focused on innovation since its creation in 1863. With locations in 15 countries across Europe, North America and Asia, Daher designs and develops value-added solutions for its aeronautical and industrial customers and partners

Daher’s new Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Stuart, Florida is expanding the company’s aircraft manufacturing footprint in North America by supporting the assembly and delivery of the industry‑leading TBM aircraft. The site brings together production, manufacturing engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations teams to build world‑class aircraft with a focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence. As a growing aerospace operation, the Stuart FAL offers employees the opportunity to help launch and develop a new aircraft production capability while contributing to continuous improvement, advanced manufacturing, and the future growth of Daher Aircraft

Job Description

Daher is seeking to hire a Liaison Engineer (Manufacturing Engineer) to join our new TBM Final Assembly Line in Stuart, Florida. The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving manufacturing processes, methods, tooling and assembly procedures for the FAL. This role works closely with Production, Design Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to ensure aircraft are manufactured in accordance with approved Engineering Specifications, Aviation regulations, Quality Standards, and production schedules. Maintaining a very close collaboration/coordination with the TBM Master Team in Tarbes, France is essential.

PLEASE READ: You must be able to complete 8 weeks of hands-on training in Tarbes, France at our TBM Assembly Line Facility. This will allow you to learn Daher’s quality standards while focusing on learning the TBM assembly process side by side with the current team.

Primary Role and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate/Coordinate/Communicate closely with TBM Master Team in all processes and procedures related to Stuart FAL

• Develop, document, and optimize manufacturing processes for aircraft structural assembly, component installation, drilling, fastening, riveting, sealing, bonding and system integration, as applicable

• Prepare, maintain, manufacturing plans, assembly instructions, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.

• Establish production sequences, assembly methods, tooling requirements, labor estimates and workstation layouts

• Provide hands-on engineering support to production personnel to resolve assembly difficulties, tooling issues, and manufacturing defects.

• Investigate root causes of production problems and implement corrective and preventive actions

• Apply continuous improvement methodologies to improve production performance

• Coordinate equipment installation, qualification, calibration requirements and preventive maintenance with appropriate departments

• Support compliance with applicable regulatory bodies, Quality Management requirements and other relevant aerospace standards

• Maintain process documentation, traceability, revision control and manufacturing records

• Incorporates inspection and testing requirements into production plans, as needed.

• Develops manufacturing processes and techniques that support statistical process control.

• Provides guidance to Engineering on design concepts and specification requirements to optimize the use of equipment and manufacturing techniques.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Up to one year of experience in manufacturing engineering or a related role.

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey complex technical information clearly.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

• Strong planning, organization, and time-management skills.

Information related to the position:

• Salary range for this position start at $90,000 plus an annual target bonus (Applies to US-Based candidates only).
• At Daher, our compensation philosophy is anchored to the local labor market and cost of living. Final offers are determined by the candidate geographic location, experience and skillset.
• The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Daher considers a number of factors when determining salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, skills, and current market conditions.
• At Daher, your total rewards package is more than just your base salary as we offer a full benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and more.
• Daher will not be able to sponsor a person on a work visa in this position, which includes those who will require a transfer of visa sponsorship.

Your next opportunity starts here — here are the next steps:

• Review of your application

• An initial conversation with a recruiter

• One or more interviews depending on the position, with the relevant team members and manager(s)

• After the interviews, constructive feedback regardless of the outcome

All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing an application with Daher, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact an HR representative.

Daher complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.