Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Direct hire

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will support both development and operational programs by delivering zero-defect projects through exceptional engineering and problem-solving skills. This role is critical in providing robust and capable manufacturing process technologies, including materials, tooling, part fabrication, and assembly. The position plays a pivotal role in driving innovation, optimizing processes, and ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency within our aerospace composites facility.

Job Responsibilities

Process Optimization

• Lead the development and optimization of manufacturing processes for aerospace composite components.
• Focus on enhancing efficiency, reducing waste, and improving overall product quality.

Advanced Manufacturing Techniques

• Implement advanced manufacturing methods such as automation, robotics, and additive manufacturing to streamline production processes.

Material Selection and Characterization

• Collaborate with materials engineering teams to select suitable composite materials for specific applications.
• Conduct material characterization to ensure performance and reliability.

Tooling Design and Development

• Design and develop precision tooling and fixtures for composite manufacturing using CAD/CAM and advanced techniques.
• Ensure precision, repeatability, and manufacturability.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Quality, and Production Operations teams to develop and implement released engineering strategies.

Quality Assurance and Control

• Use root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventative actions to minimize non-conformances.

Risk Management

• Identify potential manufacturing risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies to maintain on-time delivery and product quality.

Technical Leadership

• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians, promoting a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Accountable for product development, quoting for new products and tooling, first article development, configuration changes, cost estimation, schedule coordination, and build process implementation.

Other Duties

• Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in manufacturing engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience working with aerospace composites.
• Minimum of 2 years in a manufacturing leadership role.
• At least 2 years of project management experience.

Preferred:

• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and driving process improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical concepts to varied audiences.
• Experience in aerostructures, including metallics and/or composites.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Continuous improvement mindset with strong results orientation.
• Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing training.
• Strong interpersonal skills; communicates clearly and adjusts approach to suit audience.
• Proven ability to work effectively in teams and mentor junior staff.

Employnet follows an equal opportunity employment policy in all aspects of employment and employs personnel without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation. Employment complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws ensuring equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, reasonable accommodations are made for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability, unless hardship, direct threat to health or safety, or other job-related consideration exists.