Manufacturing Engineer 5

Job Description

Provides senior-level manufacturing engineering leadership across production programs, focusing on process development, production efficiency, and implementation of advanced manufacturing strategies to support complex aerospace systems.

• Position Details
• Aerospace Manufacturing
• Contract - 12 Months
• 1st or 2nd Shift (Must be open to both)
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Ability to obtain a Security Clearance
• $115.06 - $132.60 Hourly

• Education & Job Requirements
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• 12+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s degree OR an equivalent combination of work-related experience and technical education.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

• Preferred Skills
• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace or related engineering discipline.
• 15+ years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace/defense or other complex, high-reliability manufacturing environments.
• Strong experience with process qualification, lean manufacturing, automation/robotics, and digital manufacturing tools.
• Demonstrated capability in project and program leadership, including schedule, budget, and stakeholder management.
• Experience with manufacturing engineering and factory tools such as CREO, CATIA, MES, DELMIA, FlexSim, ProModel, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution System Common Image (MESci) and model-based enterprise practices (MBD/MBE).
• Experience leading supplier integration, qualification, and production transfers.
• Proven track record of mentoring engineers and reviewing/approving engineering work products.
• Certifications or training in Lean, Six Sigma, Systems Engineering, or Project Management (e.g., PMP, Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt) are a plus.

• Job Duties & Functions
• Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for manufacturing process development, qualification, and sustainment across multiple programs and product lines
• Define and implement manufacturing strategies, including automation, lean, DFMA, and digital thread, to improve throughput, reduce cost, and enhance quality and reliability
• Lead production readiness planning, risk identification and mitigation, and readiness metric definition for program ramps and sustainment
• Architect and drive investments in tooling, workstations, automation, and capital equipment, including leading business case development and justification
• Establish and maintain standardized processes, best practices, and controls across production lines, championing scalable and repeatable solutions
• Lead complex problem-solving and continuous improvement activities, including root cause analysis and corrective actions using Six Sigma methodologies
• Integrate manufacturing considerations early into product and process decisions and represent manufacturing in design and program reviews
• Mentor, develop and provide technical oversight to engineering teams, including reviewing and approving engineering deliverables and process documentation
• Utilize data analytics, simulation and model-based approaches to validate processes, balance flow, and support capacity planning
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver on schedule and within budget

• TeamGlobal Benefits
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), and more!
• TG Rewards Program
• Employee Referral Program