Location: St. Augustine, FL
Salary: $50.00 USD Hourly - $60.00 USD Hourly
Description: Manufacturing Engineer Overview We are seeking a
Manufacturing Engineer to support aircraft production operations by developing and optimizing manufacturing processes, build plans, and work instructions. In this role, you will serve as a key technical liaison between Engineering and Production, ensuring products are assembled accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with design requirements.
The ideal candidate will have experience in a manufacturing or aerospace environment, strong technical problem-solving abilities, and the ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines to support production goals.
Key Responsibilities - Review and interpret engineering design requirements and evaluate manufacturability.
- Develop, release, and maintain manufacturing work instructions, visual aids, and Bills of Material (BOMs).
- Collaborate with Design Engineering, Production, Tool Design Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Quality teams to define and improve manufacturing processes.
- Incorporate engineering drawing revisions and design changes into production documentation and workflows.
- Identify and implement manufacturing methods, tooling requirements, and process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and operator ergonomics.
- Provide hands-on technical support to production personnel by troubleshooting manufacturing, tooling, and process-related issues.
- Investigate nonconformances and support root cause and corrective action activities.
- Develop and deliver process training to manufacturing and support personnel.
- Support safety initiatives related to manufacturing processes, tooling, and work instructions.
- Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, leadership teams, suppliers, and cross-functional partners.
Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering environment; OR
- Master's degree in a STEM field with 3+ years of relevant experience; OR
- PhD in a STEM field.
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and associated symbols.
- Experience reading and interpreting detail, assembly, and installation drawings.
- Hands-on experience supporting production assembly operations.
- Strong troubleshooting and technical problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including alternate shifts or extended workweeks, as business needs require.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including standing, bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, and traversing production equipment as needed.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 15 pounds.
Preferred Qualifications - Experience with wire harness fabrication, cable installation, avionics integration, power distribution systems, or electrical system testing and troubleshooting.
- Strong understanding of electrical manufacturing processes and production methodologies.
- Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Experience with NX or similar CAD software.
- Experience using SAP, MES, or similar manufacturing systems.
- Knowledge of Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) methodologies.
- Experience utilizing problem-solving tools such as Five Why Analysis, Pareto Analysis, and Fishbone Diagrams.
- Experience creating, modifying, and maintaining manufacturing work instructions and process specifications.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.
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