Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer

Aaa Usa•Wichita, KS

About The Position

AAA USA is hiring experienced Manufacturing Engineers to support aerospace, defense, transportation, industrial, and advanced manufacturing programs. This hands-on role works directly with production teams to improve manufacturing methods, resolve build issues, optimize processes, and support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) initiatives. The engineer independently manages day-to-day process improvements and seeks support from senior engineering leadership for complex or higher-risk decisions. The position supports long-term manufacturing programs and involves improving production processes, developing and maintaining engineering documentation, supporting tooling and equipment improvements, and collaborating across engineering, quality, supply chain, production, maintenance, and supplier teams. The role requires willingness to travel or permanently relocate to Sandpoint, Idaho.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
At least 2 years of manufacturing engineering experience; aerospace or complex assembly experience is preferred.
Hands-on understanding of machining, sheet metal, welding, composites, and mechanical or electrical assembly, with depth in at least one area and working knowledge across others.
Strong CAD proficiency and ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
Experience with DFM analysis and manufacturing-specific documentation, or strong aptitude and willingness to develop this capability.
Working ERP experience, such as Epicor or SAP, including eBOM/mBOM reconciliation and routings.
Credibility on the shop floor, sound judgment, root-cause problem-solving ability, and a track record of following through on assigned work.
Willingness to travel or permanently relocate to Sandpoint, Idaho.

Responsibilities

Work directly with mechanics, technicians, and production personnel to identify and resolve manufacturing and assembly issues.
Improve manufacturing methods, processes, ergonomics, work content, and production flow within assigned manufacturing areas.
Analyze build sequences and develop practical, efficient, and repeatable manufacturing processes.
Use CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation to understand design intent and identify opportunities to improve manufacturability.
Develop and maintain manufacturing drawings, models, work instructions, process documentation, and other manufacturing engineering deliverables.
Ensure manufacturing changes are traceable to engineering requirements and maintain required fit, form, function, quality, and configuration control.
Perform DFM analysis and recommend design or process improvements to increase production efficiency and reduce manufacturing issues.
Develop and present engineering recommendations and design-change proposals to Design Engineering and manufacturing leadership.
Support initiatives to reduce labor hours, production costs, rework, scrap, and manufacturing cycle time.
Support tooling definition, fixture requirements, process development, and production equipment improvements.
Assist with ERP and manufacturing system alignment, including eBOM/mBOM reconciliation, routings, work content, and production data.
Identify root causes of manufacturing problems and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Production, Maintenance, and suppliers to resolve manufacturability and production issues.
Support supplier manufacturability reviews and resolution of production-related issues.
Ensure manufacturing processes comply with applicable quality, safety, engineering, and customer requirements.
Support continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and operational excellence initiatives.