Production Engineer

Base pay range $100,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr Note: This range is provided by Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Job Type: Full-time | On-site | DIRECT HIRE Schedule: Monday to Friday | 1st Shift Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship at any point. About the Company A a well-established, rapidly growing aviation company with over 20 years of industry experience. We specialize in designing, assembling, and manufacturing high-quality aircraft brake discs and linings for the general and business aviation markets. Position Overview As a Production Engineer, you will prepare design and certification data for replacement aircraft parts using reverse engineering practices in accordance with FAA AC 21.303-4. Your responsibilities will focus on ensuring design, material, and processing meet functional, safety, and manufacturing standards. You will build certification documents to demonstrate compliance for PMA (Parts Manufacturing Approval), while coordinating with internal and external teams and stakeholders. This autonomous, project-based role offers growth opportunities in engineering leadership. Key Responsibilities: Research part function, operating conditions, and failure modes (including criticality classification) to guide engineering decisions Draft sketches, models, and drawings of parts and assemblies using SolidWorks Determine part tolerancing based on function, dimensions, manufacturability, and inspection requirements Specify materials and processes based on analysis and testing Prepare production drawings using ANSI/ASME Y14.5 GD&T and internal standards Develop certification documents in accordance with FAA AC 21.303-4 and obtain FAA approval Provide engineering support for sales, procurement, manufacturing, and receiving teams Required Experience & Skills: 5+ years of relevant experience in design, certification, or manufacturin g CAD/3D modeling experience (SolidWorks preferred) Familiarity with aerospace specifications and processes Knowledge of drafting standards and GD&T Strong technical writing skills Detail-oriented and highly organized Experience with aircraft components and systems strongly preferred Shop/hands-on experience preferred Reverse engineering experience preferred Understanding of FAA standards preferred Education Salary: Commensurate with experience and skills Paid sick leave and vacation Health, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) with matching contributions Opportunity for advancement within the company Seniority level Associate Employment type Full-time Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing Location: Granite City, IL #J-18808-Ljbffr