Senior Manufacturing Engineer

We are seeking a highly technical Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support aerospace component and assembly production in a hands-on role. This individual will lead process development, tooling design, ERP/routers, compliance, and shop floor support. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, small-company environment, able to move between engineering projects and daily production challenges while ensuring compliance with aerospace standards.
Responsibilities:

• Plan and optimize manufacturing processes for CNC and conventional machining (2–5 axis lathes, 3–5 axis mills).
• Create and maintain routers, Item Masters, BOMs, and routings in ERP/MRP systems, supporting supply chain and production planning.
• Design and validate tooling, fixtures, and gauges; collaborate with machinists to reduce setup times and improve repeatability.
• Provide daily technical support on the shop floor, troubleshoot issues, disposition rework, and initiate process improvements.
• Partner with Quality to ensure compliance with AS9100, ITAR, NADCAP, and AS9102 FAI requirements; lead RCCA investigations.
• Work with customer engineering teams to align designs with efficient manufacturing methods.
• Support quoting, time estimates, and materials/outsourcing coordination to meet customer schedules.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to streamline processes, reduce waste, and drive cost reductions.
• Mentor machinists, operators, and junior engineers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, with significant aerospace/defense background.
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining, tooling, and special processes (heat treat, coatings, NDT, welding, composites).
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM tools (SolidWorks, Mastercam, CATIA, NX).
• Hands-on ERP/MRP experience with router design and supply chain integration.
• Familiarity with precision measurement tools (CMM, SPC, gage R&R).
• Demonstrated success applying Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.

Salary: $110,000 - $130,000
BOM, Bill of Materials, CNC, machining