Manufacturing Systems Engineer

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Systems Engineer will play a key role in developing and sustaining production processes, equipment, and workflows that ensure components, subassemblies, and final products are manufactured safely, consistently, and in compliance with specifications and regulations. This role has architectural and system-level responsibility for the Manufacturing Execution System (MES), ensuring process traceability, conformance, and integration with Quality and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems. The Manufacturing Systems Engineer will also lead cross-functional initiatives with Product Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Operations, and Production to drive product conformity, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the following duties. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop, implement, and train staff in safe, reliable, and ergonomic production processes, workflows, and equipment.
• Create and maintain assembly and manufacturing instructions within the MES to enable post-production audit confirmation where required.
• Design, implement, and sustain tooling and fixturing to ensure accurate, repeatable, and efficient production.
• Oversee tooling, fixturing, and test equipment documentation, identification, calibration, and maintenance requirements.
• Design production work cells using lean manufacturing principles (5S, poke yoke, visual factory, kanban) to create an efficient and intuitive environment.
• Provide primary oversight of the MES, ensuring full alignment with QMS and PLM requirements.
• Support calibration, preventative maintenance, and scalability planning for production systems and equipment.
• Identify and resolve process constraints in collaboration with production and engineering teams.
• Partner with operators and technicians to understand process concerns, prioritize improvements, and implement effective solutions.
• Lead and support internal and external product/process audits.
• Facilitate brainstorming and cross-departmental collaboration to ensure cohesive, effective manufacturing solutions.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Industrial, or related engineering field, OR 7 years of equivalent experience.
• 5 years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects to successful outcomes.
• Experience training and mentoring junior engineers and assembly technicians.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD.
• Experience implementing and supporting MES systems.
• Familiarity with FAA or other highly regulated manufacturing requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.

Preferred:

• Proficiency with SolidWorks and PDM systems.
• ERP experience (Infor CloudSuite Industrial or similar).
• Experience with external machining, tooling, and automation vendors.
• Knowledge of Epicor eFlex MES and/or MQTT Protocol.

Working Conditions

Work will be performed in both office and aerospace production environments with PPE required as designated. This role requires mobility on the shop floor, including kneeling, squatting, and bending to evaluate processes and equipment. Occasional lifting of up to 40 lbs. from floor to bench height may be required.

DeltaHawk Engines, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration or employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.