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Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Composites

$150k - $180k

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Senior Manufacturing Engineer Needed For Innovative and Growing Aerospace Engineering and Manufacturing Company

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Billy Surch
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Salary: $150,000 - $180,000 per year

A bit about us:

A leading provider of cutting-edge solutions and a trusted partner with a strong legacy of excellence in the space, launch, aerospace, land, and sea industries. This company specializes in the design, fabrication, and testing of a wide range of products, including large, complex composite and metal-bonded assemblies, delivering proven quality and innovation across critical sectors.

Why join us?

· Competitive base salary and overall compensation package
· Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
· Generous PTO, vacation, sick, and holidays
· Life Insurance coverage
· 401 (K) with generous company match

Job Details

Develop and improve manufacturing processes for composite components (layup, vacuum bagging, curing)
Create and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and standard hours
Support production by troubleshooting process issues and implementing corrective actions
Perform root cause analysis and drive defect reduction initiatives
Implement and monitor process controls, including SPC where applicable
Support new product introduction and process development for composite parts
Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to ensure process compliance
Collaborate with quality, engineering, and operations teams to meet production goals

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