Industrial Manufacturing Engineer

AeroGo is a world leader in the manufacturing of innovative equipment for moving heavy loads and tooling utilizing hovercraft and wheeled technology. The company sells throughout the world from Seattle. Our 80+ employees have developed the best service and quality standards in the industry.

Applicants who complete all application instructions below will be prioritized for interviews.

Job Summary

AeroGo is seeking a Industrial Manufacturing Engineer to help build and optimize the manufacturing systems, processes, and operational infrastructure that support our growing production environment.

This role is responsible for defining how we manufacture our products by developing and maintaining manufacturing routings, Bills of Operations (BOOs), work centers, labor standards, capacity models, and ERP manufacturing data. Working closely with Engineering, Production, Planning, and Supply Chain teams, this position will establish accurate manufacturing process structures, measure operational performance, identify constraints, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve productivity, efficiency, quality, and throughput.

The ideal candidate combines strong industrial engineering principles with hands-on manufacturing experience in a low-volume, high-mix production environment. They are analytical, data-driven, collaborative, and passionate about creating efficient, scalable manufacturing processes.

This position is 100% on-site and reports directly to the Director of Operations.

Responsibilities:

• BOM Verification & Formatting: Review engineering BOMs for completeness, accuracy, proper structure, and compliance with internal formatting standards before release.
• Data Cleanup: Identify and resolve discrepancies such as missing parts, incorrect part numbers, formatting errors, or duplicate entries within BOMs.
• Analyze equipment, labor, and resource requirements to support forecasted demand.
• Conduct time studies and develop labor standards for manufacturing operations.
• Engineering Change Support: Interpret engineering drawings and apply updates driven by Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) in coordination with Engineering.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work in partnership with Engineering, Purchasing, and Production Planning to ensure BOMs are optimized for manufacturability, procurement, and scheduling.
• ERP System Entry: Use SAP Business ByDesign to create, manage, and update BOMs, routing information, and related engineering documents.
• Standardization Initiatives: Contribute to the development and enforcement of standardized BOM templates, version control practices, and documentation protocols.
• Process Improvement: Identify and suggest opportunities to improve BOM management processes, reduce errors, and streamline communication between departments.
• Promote a positive and respectful work environment by modeling AeroGo’s EPIC core values—Empathy, Passion, Integrity, and Community.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• U.S. citizenship is required due to work associated with military defense customers and access to controlled engineering documentation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, operations engineering, or a similar manufacturing-focused role.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings, part structures, and general manufacturing processes.
• Experience developing manufacturing routings, labor standards, process flows, and production systems.
• Knowledge of capacity planning, time studies, labor utilization, and manufacturing performance measurement.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, especially in documentation and data validation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to manage and manipulate structured data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and utilize production data.
• Experience in ERP systems and structured document workflows. Experience with SAP Business ByDesign is a plus.
• Experience in a low-volume, high-mix production environment preferred.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively across departments while building trusting relationships and positively influencing others.

Compensation & Benefits

This salaried, exempt position with starting pay range of $90,000 – $105,000 depending on experience.

Excellent benefits include medical (HSA and preferred plan options), dental, vision, 401(k) matching (50% of the first 6% of employee contributions), Employee Assistance Program, and referral bonus. Paid time off includes 15 vacation, 7 sick days, and 10 paid holidays.

Application Instructions

Please tell us a little bit about yourself by submitting your resume and taking our two surveys by clicking the link:

The first survey will take you 3-5 minutes and you'll get your results instantly. There are no right or wrong answers. The second survey is 12 minutes timed. No one completes it. Candidates who complete both surveys will receive priority consideration for interviews.

Background Check

Any offer of employment is contingent upon completion of applicable pre-employment screenings and verification processes, consistent with state and federal law.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Also required is the ability to sit for prolonged periods of time, to lift up to 50lbs, climb ladders and stairs, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool, as necessary. Must be able to walk extended distances over uneven ground while wearing proper PPE.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

AeroGo Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, weight, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply.