Sr Manufacturing Engineer

At TRC Talent Solutions, we partner with innovative aerospace and advanced manufacturing organizations to connect exceptional engineering talent with high-impact opportunities. We are currently supporting a rapidly growing aerospace manufacturer in North Atlanta focused on small turbine engine development and production.

Summary

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer serves as a key technical leader at the intersection of design, manufacturing, and test. This role supports strategic production growth initiatives while working closely with Design Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Test teams.

This position is highly visible and requires strong hands-on manufacturing expertise, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will help define manufacturing standards, improve production efficiency, and mentor engineering and operations staff in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic input on lean manufacturing layouts optimized for assembly flow, labor efficiency, and throughput

• Own segments of the manufacturing value chain across multiple aerospace products

• Develop and maintain standardized assembly work instructions with continuous improvement focus

• Establish and track key manufacturing metrics including takt time, cycle time, yield, and throughput

• Apply lean manufacturing and process improvement tools such as value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and visual management systems

• Lead manufacturing design initiatives from concept through validation, including tooling and fixture development

• Support production builds, testing activities, and equipment operations directly on the manufacturing floor

• Provide technical guidance and training to assembly and test technicians

• Lead root cause and corrective action efforts in collaboration with cross-functional teams

• Partner with Design Engineering to assess manufacturability and testability of new and existing products

• Collaborate with Quality Engineering on PFMEA development, control plans, inspections, and compliance initiatives

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce build time, improve quality, and increase production output

• Support implementation and refinement of ERP, PLM, and MES systems as they relate to manufacturing execution

• Ensure adherence to ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality and safety standards

• Maintain strong shop floor presence and act as a technical resource for production teams

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Aerospace, or related Engineering discipline

• 10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in high-complexity or high-volume production environments

• Strong hands-on experience supporting hardware development and production processes

• Experience with ERP, PLM, and MES systems

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies

• Experience working in ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 regulated environments

• Strong problem-solving skills with a bias for action and operational execution

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment

• Strong collaboration and communication skills across engineering and operations teams

• Must be eligible to work in environments requiring access to export-controlled systems/tools in compliance with U.S. regulations

TRC Talent Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. At TRC, we take pride in fulfilling our opportunity to add value to our client's business as their staffing partner, while working tirelessly to connect thousands of individuals each year with work opportunities where they can meet the needs of their families and have the potential to build their careers.