Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Who are we?

As an aircraft manufacturer, industrialist, industrial service provider and logistician, Daher currently has approximately 14,000 employees and achieved a revenue of 1.8 billion euros in 2024. With its family ownership, Daher has been focused on innovation since its creation in 1863. With locations in 15 countries across Europe, North America and Asia, Daher designs and develops value-added solutions for its aeronautical and industrial customers and partners

Daher Aircraft Company is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Senior Manufacturing Engineer with 10+ years of experience in aerospace production environments to lead process design, optimization and production organization. This position combines technical depth with organizational leadership, ensuring compliance to type design requirements while guaranteeing product manufacturability and production efficiency. The role will serve as a key partner to the Manufacturing Engineering Lead, providing hands-on support and guiding initiatives that position Kodiak for success in 2026 and beyond.

Primary Role and Responsibilities:

• Process Design & Optimization: Develop and improve manufacturing methods, including mBOMs, routings, procedures, layouts, tooling, and fixtures for aircraft structures, component machining, avionics installation, and final assembly while ensuring compliance with type design requirements.

• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement cost reduction and productivity improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma principles.

• Problem Solving: Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.

• Design for Manufacturability: Review new designs and engineering changes to ensure manufacturability.

• Change Management: Ensure all type design changes are properly incorporated into the manufacturing plan, work instructions, and mBOM, and all mBOM changes adhere to configuration management processes.

• Production Support: Review, analyze and validate design change requests from production teams for feasibility, cost impact, and technical justification.

• Equipment & Tooling: Evaluate, test, and select production equipment, tools, and materials in collaboration with the tooling team, production and purchasing team.

• Cost Analysis: Prepare cost estimates for quotations and make-or-buy decisions.

• Documentation: Develop and maintain detailed work instructions, manufacturing procedures, and inspection plans in partnership with Quality.

• Metrics & Reporting: Track and analyze manufacturing KPIs to monitor process health and drive continuous improvement.

• Quality & Compliance: Participate in Material Review Board activities and risk analysis; define and document rework instructions.

• Training & Support: Train operators and assemblers on processes, equipment, and best practices.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Design, Quality, Supply Chain, and suppliers to resolve non-conformities and improve supplier performance.

• Business Case Development: Prepare ROI analyses and present recommendations for new equipment, processes, and productivity initiatives.

What you need to have:

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.

• 10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience within a highly technical environment (aerospace preferred).

• Proficiency in CAD (Siemens NX preferred).

• Skilled in mBOM/eBOM reconciliation using PLM systems (TeamCenter preferred).

• Experienced in creating and maintaining mBOM and routings in ERP (Epicor E10 and/or SAP preferred).

• Demonstrated success in Lean manufacturing implementation and production line balancing.

• Ability to develop detailed work instructions and process documentation for complete manufacturing files.

• Solid knowledge of material properties, processing, and systems (electrical, mechanical, fluids, heat transfer).

• Strong understanding of fabrication processes, including machining, welding, composites, and assembly.

• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and project leadership skills.

• Effective written and verbal communication across all organizational levels and with suppliers.

• Proficient in MS Office Suite.

• Capable of prioritizing and managing multiple projects independently.

• Willing to travel up to 10% for supplier support.

Who we are:

Daher is a global industrial group specializing in aerospace manufacturing and logistics. With the stability provided by its family ownership, Daher has been committed to innovation since its creation in 1863. Daher Aerospace in Stuart Florida is a manufacturer of metallic and composite Aerostructure. The Stuart site is a key U.S. facility focused on assembling these complex aerostructures for Boeing and Gulfstream aircraft. With over 500 employees and 440,000 sq. ft. of production space, the site supports major programs like the 767, 777, and KC-46. Since its acquisition in 2022, Daher has invested in workforce development and infrastructure, positioning Stuart for future growth and final assembly operations.

Information related to the position:

Compensation for this position starts at a base salary of $110,000, plus eligibility for an annual target bonus. Any prospective offer will take into account the overall experience the successful candidate brings to the role. Offers to selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience. At Daher, your total rewards package is more than just your base salary as we offer a full benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and more.

All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing an application with Daher, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact an HR representative.

Daher complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.