Job Details

Overview

The Manufacturing Engineer will lead process development and production support for advanced aerospace and defense manufacturing, including missile canisters and launchers. This role requires a versatile engineer with broad hands-on exposure across machining, welding, fabrication, and assembly processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop processes and work instructions for build-to-print parts.
• Lead new product introduction (NPI) activities and support production ramp-up.
• Support machined component and complex assembly development.
• Create and maintain bills of materials (BOMs), facility layouts, and assembly line layouts.
• Drive Lean/Kaizen initiatives to improve efficiency and quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues and optimize flow.
• Act as a hands-on resource with broad capability across fabrication, welding, and machining.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferred) or Associate's in Engineering Technology with equivalent experience.
• 7–12 years of manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace/defense.
• Experience with machining, welding, and metal fabrication processes.
• Strong skills in process development, BOMs, and work instructions.
• Lean/Kaizen mindset and proven success driving continuous improvement.
• Must be a U.S. person under ITAR (U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder).