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.
The Pursuit family of companies 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:
We’re looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer Candidate. You will have the opportunity to work with an experienced and highly motivated team. The role will be processed based and will have a focus on programming and supporting CNC Turning of nickel forgings, nickel castings, and aluminum castings
Location: Malden Ma
- Onsite Only
Responsibilities:
- Manufacturing Engineering: Determine a sequence of operations for NPI parts, support/improve flow for existing products, create and update routings, operation sketches, PFMEAs, perform capacity analysis, evaluate process capabilities and troubleshoot CNC processes
- CNC Knowledge: Leverage experience with various CNC machines including lathes, milling, EDM and others to support existing products families & NPI, and able to identify/select machine replacements
- Programming: Develop CNC programs using machine controls and NX CAD/CAM software.
- Tooling Solutions: Design tooling solutions for material removal (custom tool holders for clearances, special part features) and work holding/fixturing (pie jaws, rings, clamps, covers, etc.) to optimize machining processes and account for part movement.
- Technical Support: Provide guidance to team members and collaborate with machinists to improve mistake proofing, as well as quality and production targets.
- Process Optimization: Gather feedback from the machinists and incorporate their feedback to improve existing programs and processes for better efficiency and process capability.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records of CNC programs, models, fixturing, and tooling information for traceability.
- Safety and Compliance: Ensure adherence to safety procedures and regulations.
- Continuous Improvement: Lead implementation of continuous improvement ideas and participate in Kaizen workshops.
- Training Support: Identify potential areas where the shop could use more training and document as you go.
- Problem Solving: Address manufacturing and quality issues using root cause analysis and soft skills.
Required Qualifications:
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar degree at an ABET accredited school, or in absence of a degree, 8 years of relevant CNC turning programming.
- For candidates with a bachelor’s degree, a minimum 3 years of prior relevant experience in CNC turning programming as a Manufacturing Engineer
- 3+ years of experience reading and interpreting GD&T on blueprints, process specifications, and technical drawings in Aerospace or comparable regulated Industry.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar degree at an ABET accredited school, or in absence of a degree, 8 years of relevant CNC turning programming.
- For candidates with a bachelor’s degree, a minimum 3 years of prior relevant experience in CNC turning programming as a Manufacturing Engineer
- Experience with reading and interpreting GD&T on blueprints, process specifications, and technical drawings in Aerospace or comparable regulated Industry.
- Proficiency in English language, both verbal and written.
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to interpret blueprints and sketches accurately.
Working Conditions:
- Requires mobility in a manufacturing plant environment while using Personal Protective Equipment.
- Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 pounds.
- Must be able to have prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to travel between locations or to suppliers up to 25% of time.
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 Mechanical Engineering or a similar degree from an ABET-accredited school, or 8 years of relevant CNC turning programming experience without a degree
- At least 3 years of relevant CNC turning programming experience as a Manufacturing Engineer for candidates with a bachelor's degree
- At least 3 years of experience reading and interpreting GD&T on blueprints, process specifications, and technical drawings in aerospace or a comparable regulated industry
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to accurately interpret blueprints and sketches
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.
