Manufacturing Engineer

Position: Sr. Specialist, Responsible Engineer Authority

Overview
Seeking an experienced engineering leader with a strong background in aerospace structures, thermal analysis, and production support. Ideal candidates will bring hands-on MRB experience, composite familiarity, and the ability to lead technical investigations in a fast-paced environment. Solid Rocket Motor experience is beneficial but not required. An FAA A&P license paired with an engineering degree is strongly preferred.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities supporting production quality, configuration integrity, and delivery performance.
• Drive root cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions, and continuous improvement using established methodologies (8D, DMAIC, 5 Whys).
• Serve as a primary interface between engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Chair or support Failure Review Boards (FRB) and ensure timely MRB tag resolution.
• Support major program milestones, technical reviews, and Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs).
• Develop technical reports, engineering change documentation, and other required artifacts.
• Mentor junior engineers in structured problem-solving, compliance, and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering field (Master’s preferred).
• Experience: 10 years in aerospace, aircraft systems, or mechanical/manufacturing engineering.
• Demonstrated success leading RCA efforts and managing nonconformances in a production environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage leadership and customer teams.
• Technical Skills: Exposure to DELMIA, Windchill, Maestro, GD&T practices, and proficiency in MS Office 365 tools (Teams, SharePoint, Excel, PowerBI).
• Preferred: FAA A&P license, Lean/Six Sigma certifications, composite experience, and any Solid Rocket Motor exposure.

Ideal Candidate

A polished, technically grounded engineering professional capable of leading cross-functional efforts, managing MRB-related activities, and delivering results with clarity, urgency, and precision.

Pay: From $90.00 per hour

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Aerospace: 1 year (Required)
• Engineering: 10 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Camden, AR 71711 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Salary : $90