What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manufacturing Engineer position at Sky Limit Systems?
✈️ Now Hiring: Manufacturing Engineer | Aerospace Manufacturing
Sky Limit Systems is partnering with a leading aerospace manufacturer that’s embracing change and building for the future — and we’re helping them find a Manufacturing Engineer ready to elevate build quality, throughput, and reliability on day one.
This role reports directly to the Operations Manager and collaborates daily with Production, Quality, and Design Engineering to develop, standardize, and continuously improve manufacturing processes. It’s a great opportunity for someone who’s hands-on, data-driven, and eager to grow into technical leadership as the company scales.
What You’ll Do:
- Own process development from concept to stable production (routing, work instructions, tooling/fixtures, and standard work)
- Drive NPI/ECN implementation: DFM/DFA reviews, build trials, PFMEA, control plans, and process validation
- Lead root-cause and corrective actions (8D, 5-Why) for yield, rework, and escape reduction
- Optimize cells for flow, takt, and ergonomics; apply Lean/Kaizen to cut waste and cycle time
- Partner with Quality on FAI/PPAP, SPC, and capability studies; support AS9100 and customer audits
- Translate engineering models/drawings (GD&T) into clear shop-floor documentation and traveler content
- Collaborate with Supply Chain on make/buy, special processes, and vendor qualification
- Champion safety and mistake-proofing (poka-yoke), ensuring robust, repeatable builds
What We’re Looking For:
- 3–7 years in manufacturing/process engineering (aerospace preferred; precision machining, assembly, composites, or metallics a plus)
- Strong proficiency with GD&T, PFMEA, control plans, and statistical methods (SPC, Cp/Cpk)
- Hands-on experience creating work instructions, fixtures/tooling, and routings in an ERP/MES
- Proven track record running Kaizens and delivering measurable improvements (yield, cycle time, cost)
- Excellent communicator who thrives on the shop floor and in cross-functional problem solving
- Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or related)
Why This Opportunity:
Here, great engineering turns directly into production wins. You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with leadership, shape core processes, and see your ideas translate into safer, faster, more reliable builds. If you’re ready to pair precision with velocity at a company that’s scaling — let’s talk.
📩 Message me directly or email chris@skylimit-systems.com to start the conversation.
Salary : $115,000 - $130,000