Manufacturing Engineering, Assembly

Manufacturing Engineer – Defense & Aerospace

Industry: Defense & Aerospace Manufacturing

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the development, optimization, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes for complex defense and aerospace products. This position plays a critical role in driving production efficiency, improving product quality, and ensuring manufacturing readiness in a highly regulated environment.

The ideal candidate brings experience in electronic assembly manufacturing, process development, and production support. This individual will collaborate closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to deliver innovative manufacturing solutions while supporting new product introductions and ongoing production programs.

Manufacturing Process Development

Develop and implement manufacturing processes for new and existing products.

Create and maintain manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and process documentation.

Evaluate manufacturing readiness and support new product introductions.

Drive improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.

Electronic Assembly Manufacturing

Support and optimize electronic assembly manufacturing operations.

Develop repeatable manufacturing methods that ensure product quality and consistency.

Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions.

Partner with Production and Quality teams to improve assembly performance and throughput.

Process Engineering & Documentation

Develop and maintain detailed manufacturing work instructions.

Develop manufacturing routings, process flows, and production documentation.

Support Manufacturing Execution System (MES) implementation and maintenance.

Ensure documentation remains accurate and aligned with engineering changes.

Production Optimization

Analyze production processes to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.

Support tooling improvements, equipment selection, and process validation activities.

Utilize manufacturing data to drive informed decision-making and continuous improvement.

Lead Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives.

Drive projects focused on:

Quality enhancement

Utilize root cause analysis and structured problem-solving techniques.

Quality & Compliance

Partner with Quality Engineering to establish inspection methods and quality controls.

Investigate manufacturing defects and implement preventive actions.

Support process validation and engineering change activities.

Ensure compliance with customer requirements and industry standards.

Work closely with Design Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations teams.

Support supplier-related manufacturing activities and process improvements.

Present manufacturing recommendations, project updates, and improvement initiatives.

Coordinate manufacturing activities to meet production schedules and program milestones.

Bachelor's degree in:

Manufacturing Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Related engineering discipline

Manufacturing Engineering experience within a production environment.

Experience supporting electronic assembly manufacturing operations.

Background developing manufacturing processes and supporting production activities.

Experience creating manufacturing documentation and standardized work instructions.

Strong knowledge of manufacturing work instructions and process documentation.

Experience creating manufacturing routings and process flows.

Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).

Understanding of CNC machining, assembly operations, manufacturing testing, and production support.

CAD/CAM experience preferred.

Experience supporting regulated manufacturing environments and familiarity with:

Aerospace and defense manufacturing standards

Experience with Aegis FactoryLogix or similar MES platforms.

Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification.

Previous defense or aerospace manufacturing experience.

Experience implementing automation or advanced manufacturing technologies.

Advanced engineering degree or related certifications.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience supporting electronic assembly manufacturing and developing manufacturing processes from concept through production. Equal Opportunity Employer (including Disability/Veterans)