Senior Manufacturing Engineer

• Tooling and Equipment: Design, specify, and select manufacturing tools, equipment, and machinery required for aerospace production processes, including CNC machines, 3D printers, and other specialized tooling.
• Prototyping and Testing: Develop and oversee prototype manufacturing, testing, and validation processes to ensure that aerospace components meet design specifications and performance requirements.
• Design for Manufacturing- work with the design team to produce designs that are ready for manufacturing efficiently.
• Work with quality engineers to improve process capabilities for production jobs.
• Process Development: Design and optimize manufacturing processes for aerospace components and systems, considering factors such as materials, machinery, tooling, and labor.
• Manufacturing Planning: Create production plans, and work instructions, partner with operations to coordinate resources, and monitor process success to meet project requirements and deadlines.
• Cost Control: Monitor and control manufacturing costs by improving processes, reducing waste, and making cost-effective decisions regarding materials, equipment, and labor.
• Process Improvement: Continuously identify and implement process improvements, automation, and lean manufacturing techniques to enhance efficiency and reduce production errors. 
• Collaborative Work: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design engineers, quality control specialists, and production operators, to address issues and ensure smooth production operations.
• Troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve production issues, such as defects, machine malfunctions, or process inconsistencies, to maintain a smooth production flow.
• Risk Management: Identify and address potential risks in the manufacturing process and develop contingency plans to mitigate them.
• Quoting of potential new projects for machining and post-processing departments.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field from an accredited institution.
• 8+ years of manufacturing experience, with a focus on metal parts preferred.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with CNC milling and turning machines, including programming and fixture design.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as Solidworks, Siemens NX, Teamcenter, or similar systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering specifications, drawings, and models effectively.
• Experience in adapting equipment or tooling designs to meet factory and production requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong workload management and follow-up capabilities.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across all levels within and outside the organization.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Availability to work extended hours during machine outages or critical activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in developing process models to enhance efficiency and productivity in additive manufacturing.
• Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing processes and the creation of part routing/flow.
• Prior engagement in startup environments.
• Experience in AS9100-certified facilities.
• Competence in 5-Axis CNC operations.