Manufacturing Engineer (CLEARED)

SUMMARY

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to produce high-quality aerospace components and assemblies. This role ensures that production processes are efficient, cost-effective, and meet all regulatory and quality standards. The engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams, including design, quality, and production, to improve existing processes and troubleshoot issues, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs producibility assessments for a product design and collaborates with design engineers to ensure manufacturability and provide producibility input for design engineering, manufacturing process development, and manufacturing technologies to meet cost, schedule, and quality objectives. 
• Design, develop, and implement manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Analyze production methods and workflows to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize resource utilization.
• Develops integrated work instructions and sequencing of events to support delivery commitments.
• Implement and maintain production control systems, including lean manufacturing techniques, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies.
• Develops tooling requirements based on manufacturing and engineering requirements. 
• Provides configuration accountability for the implementation of committed changes. 
• Reviews and approves supplier data to ensure manufacturing related requirements are met. 
• Confers with internal and external customers concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods. 
• Confers with vendors to determine part specifications and recommends the purchase of equipment and materials used in manufacturing and production. 
• Performs root cause analysis and implements corrective actions to address quality issues and non-conformities.

KNOWLEDGE

• Advanced manufacturing technologies, automation, robotics, and digital manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of production planning, cost analysis, and process optimization.
• Interpreting and comprehending engineering drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with automation, robotics, and CNC programming.
• Collect, organize and analyze data, summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources. 
• Familiarity with regulatory standards, including AS9100, ISO9001, and FAA/EASA requirements.
• Documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• CAD/CAM software.
• Microsoft Office tools.

COMPETENCIES

• Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate with various departments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proactive in identifying improvement opportunities and driving change.
• Strong decision-making skills under pressure.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. 
• Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in the aerospace industry required.
• CAD/CAM software experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Familiarity with new product introduction (NPI) and prototyping.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• The Work Environment shall include office areas, manufacturing plant areas (conditioned and unconditioned), and outside during any season.  Noise and particulate exposure in certain manufacturing areas will require the use of eye, ear, and breathing protections.
• The Physical Demands of the job include the ability to sit and/or stand for up to 10 hours a day, to bend, stoop, reach above head, climb a ladder and/or enter confined workspaces for evaluation of manufacturing processes.  An employee will need to lift/move 30 lbs. and 50 lbs., infrequently.
• Shift and Hours: This role may require working on a rotating shift basis, including nights, weekends, and overtime, depending on production schedules. Flexibility is essential.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• If a Security Clearance is required:
  • Candidates "must/may need" to be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
  • Successful candidates must be able to secure Program Access approval