About Us:
As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.
Pursuit Aerospace has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.
About the Opportunity:
As a Manufacturing Engineer I, you will contribute to process development, quality improvement, and productivity enhancement in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet customer specifications and standards while developing foundational expertise in manufacturing engineering.
Location:
Newburyport, MA; 100% on-site
Responsibilities:
- Perform all work in a safe manner, using appropriate PPE and following safety guidelines.
- Develop and implement efficient manufacturing process plans with guidance from senior engineers, specifying sequence, technique, equipment, and tooling requirements.
- Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and sketches to ensure product compliance with customer requirements.
- Support the design and engineering of tooling for manufacturing processes.
- Design tooling (stamping sheet metal) using Solidworks CAD software.
- Assist tool room with tooling design prints.
- Assist with quoting and defining manufacturing process.
- Work closely with shop floor associates to troubleshoot and resolve production challenges.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives such as Kaizen or Six Sigma to optimize processes.
- Review and recommend modifications to customer blueprints and other documentation with supervision.
- Maintain compliance with Pursuit Aerospace’s quality systems, safety protocols, and operational standards.
- Operate in a hands-on environment where engineers are expected to be on the shop floor 50%+ of the time supporting the operators and operations.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering – OR – in lieu of a degree, at least 4 years of aerospace manufacturing experience
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.
- Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least 1 year of manufacturing engineering experience
- Experience working in an AS9100 environment
- Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering degree is preferred.
- CAD skills preferred (Solidworks)
- Proficiency in reading engineering drawings and technical documents.
- Familiarity with CNC programming and tooling design.
- Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Proficiency in CAD software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Working Conditions
- Must be able to spend prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 pounds.
- Personal protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses and safety shoes) is required on the shop floor
- Occasional weekend and evening work may be required to accommodate priorities, deadlines, and schedules.
Acknowledgements:
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.
Benefits:
Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Pursuit Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or at least 4 years of aerospace manufacturing experience in lieu of a degree
- Authorized to work full-time in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship
- Able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations
- At least 1 year of manufacturing engineering experience
- Experience working in an AS9100 environment
- Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering degree
- CAD skills, preferably SolidWorks
- Proficiency reading engineering drawings and technical documents
- Familiarity with CNC programming and tooling design
- Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Proficiency with CAD software and Microsoft Office Suite
Pursuit Aerospace Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is offered with first-of-month eligibility, plus HSA funding, a wellness incentive, and access to a care concierge. Company-paid short-term disability and basic life/AD&D add protection beyond the basics.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and company-paid holidays are part of the package, with some listings highlighting “generous PTO.” Parental leave is referenced in employer profiles, rounding out the time-off menu.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is consistently advertised across postings and benefit listings. This provides baseline retirement savings support even when exact match details are not always publicly specified.
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What We Do
Pursuit Aerospace is a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, specializing in precision-engineered parts and assemblies for commercial and military aerospace through highly integrated processes.
