What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer II position at FlightHouse Engineering?
Mid-level Manufacturing Engineer with strong hands-on fabrication experience and a deep understanding of composites and prototype build processes. The candidate should be comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment where requirements are defined and refined iteratively, and capable of driving build schedules from planning through execution, while working closely with, and in support of the fabrication team. We are looking for a self-starter who takes ownership of their work and communicates clearly across engineering and fabrication teams.
Responsibilities May Include:
Plan and execute fabrication sequences for prototype aircraft structures and assemblies
Optimize build schedules for efficiency, cost, and schedule constraints
Develop and maintain tooling concepts in coordination with design engineers
Evaluate trade-offs between prototype and production manufacturing approaches
Interface with vendors and suppliers on fabricated part requirements and quality
Facilitate part and assembly ordering with vendors, track, organize and communicate configuration changes along with quality and delivery requirements
Generate and maintain work instructions, build documentation, and BOMs
Design tooling and fixturing for aircraft assemblies and subassemblies
Support hands-on assembly, installation, and rework of aircraft structures and systems
Identify fabrication issues early, work across design and fabrication teams to find practical, expedient solutions
Prepare manufacturing summaries and present build status to program stakeholders
Job Requirements:
Minimum BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
3–7 years of experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or production engineering role
Hands-on fabricator — must be comfortable working directly in the shop alongside the build team
Good working knowledge of composite part fabrication using wet layup, prepreg, and VARTM methods
Familiarity with hand tools used for light prototyping (drills, dremels, etc)
Excellent organization skills
Position requires some domestic travel
Must have U.S. person status as defined by ITAR
Desired Skills:
SolidWorks or NX (2 years preferred)
Microsoft Office — Excel, Word, PowerPoint
FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate is a strong plus
Experience with aircraft assembly, both structures and systems
Familiarity with project management and scheduling tools (MS Project, SmartSheet, etc.)