Engineering - Manufacturing Defense

STS Aerospace is a leading aerospace manufacturing and engineering company specializing in fluid conveyance solutions for commercial aviation, defense, and space applications. The company designs and manufactures high-performance rigid tubing, flexible hose assemblies, and custom-engineered fluid transfer systems used in critical aerospace platforms worldwide. With a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and customer service, STS Aerospace delivers reliable solutions that support the safety and performance of mission-critical aerospace systems.

Manufacturing Engineer is accountable for improving and maintaining first pass yield for specified parts and/or processes. This is accomplished by driving continuous improvement initiatives, process development/modification, documentation of standards/best practices, and equipment onboarding/troubleshooting. Candidate shall also support the machine shop by providing technical support, process improvement, troubleshooting, and coordination of tooling, equipment, and workflow needs to improve efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery. Candidate shall also support cross functional initiatives with Production, Quality and Purchasing departments to meet company goals and product quality standards.

Troubleshooting of quality issues throughout the production process: CNC machining, metal forming, inspection, measurement equipment

Use continuous improvement and lean techniques to increase production efficiency, eliminate waste, and drive cost savings opportunities.

Support production staff with specification/technical knowledge, inspection techniques, CNC Machining consumables management and day-to-day trouble shooting efforts.

Documentation and standardization of processes via work instructions and operating instructions to increase efficiency, facilitate cross-training and enable proper equipment usage.

Equipment and tooling on-boarding into production process to support new product, process efficiency, ergonomics or safety. Basic troubleshooting, light-level repair and/or export of CNC Machines, inspection equipment and tools

Effective communication with production employees, management staff and cross-functional team to ensure the alignment of efforts to meet company goals.

Conduct classes and trainings to support continuous improvements efforts and product quality i.e. Visual Inspection and Back-to-Basics courses.

Manage operator qualifications to ensure production staff is qualified to perform given tasks.

Ability to read, interpret, translate engineering drawings and customer specifications to drive compliance.

Bachelor's degree required (Mechanical/Manufacturing/CI education helpful, but not required)

• 1-3 years of experience required, manufacturing preferred. (Candidate should like working in shop floor environment with people
• All candidates must be US Citizens and be able to provide proof for verification of citizenship, as required by the Company’s US government contracts.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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