Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineer

Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineer

Industry: Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing
Location: New Hope, Mississippi
Compensation: $130,000
Bonus: Up to 8% annually, with potential increases

Position Overview

A growing aerospace and defense manufacturer is seeking multiple Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineers to support a significant expansion of its manufacturing operations.

This position will focus on supporting production processes, improving manufacturing efficiency, troubleshooting technical challenges, and ensuring the successful production of complex mechanical components and assemblies.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in manufacturing engineering, enjoys working directly with production teams, and brings hands-on experience in machining, welding, metal fabrication, or mechanical assembly.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and maintain manufacturing processes, work instructions, and production procedures for build-to-print components.

• Provide hands-on engineering support for manufacturing operations, including machining, welding, metal fabrication, and mechanical assembly.

• Support new product introduction (NPI), manufacturing expansion, and production ramp-up initiatives.

• Create and maintain bills of materials (BOMs), process documentation, and manufacturing instructions.

• Troubleshoot production issues and collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to implement solutions.

• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.

• Participate in Lean manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Assist with manufacturing layouts, tooling improvements, and workflow optimization.

• Support engineering changes and ensure manufacturing processes meet technical specifications and quality standards.

• Work closely with production personnel to resolve technical challenges and improve manufacturing performance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred.

• Associate's degree in Engineering Technology combined with relevant experience may be considered.

• Approximately 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience preferred.

• Hands-on experience with at least one of the following:

  • Machining or CNC manufacturing

  • Welding and metal fabrication

  • Mechanical assembly

  • Industrial manufacturing processes

• Experience developing or maintaining manufacturing work instructions, process documentation, and BOMs.

• Understanding of manufacturing processes, production troubleshooting, and process improvement.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with production, quality, and engineering teams.

• Must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.

• Manufacturing engineering experience in automotive, heavy equipment, industrial equipment, or precision manufacturing.

• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or continuous improvement methodologies.

• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and production ramp-up activities.

• Knowledge of manufacturing tooling, fixtures, and production layouts.

• Experience working in build-to-print manufacturing environments.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a hands-on Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineer with approximately 5–7 years of relevant experience who is comfortable working directly on the manufacturing floor.

This individual should have a practical understanding of manufacturing processes, strong troubleshooting abilities, and experience supporting production teams through process documentation, technical problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

Candidates from aerospace and defense manufacturing are preferred; however, engineers from automotive, heavy equipment, metal fabrication, and other industrial manufacturing environments are encouraged to apply.

Interview Process

• Two-round interview process.

• Expedited hiring timeline for qualified candidates.

• Multiple immediate openings available.
  

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