Job Description
Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Location: St. Louis, MO 63110
Pay Rate: $45.00-55.00/hour
Shift: 1st
Employment Type: Full Time, W2/Direct or W2/Contract
#AerospaceManufacturing #ModelBasedDefinition #DefenseEngineering
Job Summary:
We are seeking experienced Manufacturing Engineers to support our customer's high visibility aircraft program in St. Louis. This role focuses on developing detailed planning and work instructions using Model-Based Definition (MBD) to ensure efficient, high-quality production. Our engineers will collaborate with production, quality, and design teams to refine assembly processes and resolve manufacturing challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
* Post-Mortem & Process Improvement: Participate in post-mortem workshops, updating planning based on Kaizen initiatives to drive continuous improvement.
* Build Plan Reviews: Work with cross-functional teams to ensure all engineering requirements are captured in planning and production is fully prepared for Day 1 jig-load.
* FAI Reviews (Optional): Support First Article Inspection (FAI) planning updates, integrating quality inputs and finalizing documentation where applicable.
* Hands-On Production Support: During initial aircraft production, provide daily on-site assistance with minor corrections and direct collaboration with Production Operations (Prod Ops).
Required Qualifications:
* 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering (preferably aerospace/defense).
* Skilled in Model-Based Definition (MBD) and digital thread methodologies.
* Experience creating, updating, and validating manufacturing planning and ensuring accurate engineering requirements consumption.
* Familiarity with Teamcenter/IPDM, BDS MESci, and proficiency with NX desired.
* Strong interpersonal and project management skills to influence, present, and collaborate effectively.
* Due to the nature of the work ship is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Active security clearance or ability to obtain one.
* Experience in aerospace manufacturing and process improvement initiatives.
* Hands-on experience with Kaizen methodologies and workflow optimization.
Belcan provides a competitive pay and benefits package. Benefits offered MAY include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and paid leave required by law. Salary guidelines for similar roles at Belcan are $45.00-55.00 per hour. Guidelines vary based on many factors including but not limited to education, qualifications, experience, discipline, geographic location, market, and business considerations.
Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Minimum Security Clearance
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- Dice Id: 10180554
- Position Id: 363355
- Posted 5 hours ago
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