Manufacturing Engineer, RELO COVERED!

About the Role:

The Manufacturing Engineer, also known as a Mid-Level Manufacturing Engineer or Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer, is responsible for optimizing production processes, improving manufacturing efficiency, and supporting precision machining operations in a regulated environment. This role focuses on process development, tooling design, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality components. Ideal candidates have strong experience in CNC machining, lean manufacturing, and aerospace quality standards such as AS9100 and ISO9001.

Responsibilities:

• Lead engineering reviews of in-process inspection results, analyze data, and drive corrective actions for quality improvements

• Facilitate Production Readiness Reviews, ensuring accurate documentation control and manufacturing release compliance

• Develop and maintain manufacturing routers and travelers within ERP systems to support production and quality workflows

• Create and optimize manufacturing plans, setup sheets, and process documentation for CNC machining operations

• Estimate manufacturing costs, establish cycle times, and recommend tooling, fixturing, and process improvements

• Design fixtures, workholding, and tooling using CAD software such as SolidWorks to support production efficiency

• Generate detailed 2D drawings and technical documentation to support inspection and manufacturing processes

• Manage engineering change requests, ensuring revision control and ERP system updates for customer drawings and models

• Define and validate manufacturing processes through blueprint interpretation, process testing, and equipment evaluation

• Support compliance with ISO9001, AS9100, and ITAR standards by developing and maintaining procedures and documentation

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives using RCCA tools such as 5 Whys, fishbone diagrams, and Pareto analysis

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to reduce scrap, improve yield, and lower manufacturing costs through lean principles

• Identify and implement continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives within the manufacturing environment

• Serve as a technical liaison with customers, vendors, and internal teams to resolve product and process issues

• Provide hands-on technical guidance and training to machinists and production personnel on new processes and best practices

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, CNC machining, or process engineering

• At least 2 years of experience working within an AS9100 or aerospace-regulated manufacturing environment

• Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks and CAM software such as Mastercam

• Strong knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, GD&T, including ASME Y14.5 standards

• Experience with ERP systems, production planning, and manufacturing documentation control

• Demonstrated expertise in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and waste reduction methodologies

• Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions

• Strong technical writing, problem-solving, and project management skills

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering, quality, and operations teams

Desired Qualifications:

• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification, or willingness to obtain certification

• Advanced certifications such as Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt

• Certified SolidWorks Associate or Professional certification

• Project Management Professional certification or equivalent project management experience

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or precision machining industries

• Advanced knowledge of multi-axis CNC machining, tooling optimization, and process validation