Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer

Aaa Usa•Seattle, WA

About The Position

AAA USA is hiring experienced Manufacturing Engineers to support aerospace, defense, transportation, industrial, and advanced manufacturing programs nationwide. The role involves working directly with production teams to improve manufacturing methods, resolve build issues, optimize processes, and support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) initiatives. Engineers are expected to independently manage day-to-day process improvements while seeking support from senior engineering leadership for more complex or higher-risk decisions. The position supports long-term manufacturing programs and provides opportunities to work with advanced production technologies and complex manufacturing systems. Candidates must be willing 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, preferably in aerospace or complex assembly.
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, good 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 with mechanics, technicians, and production personnel to identify and resolve manufacturing and assembly issues.
Improve manufacturing methods, processes, ergonomics, work content, and production flow in assigned manufacturing areas.
Analyze build sequences and develop practical, efficient, repeatable manufacturing processes.
Use CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation to understand design intent and identify manufacturability improvements.
Develop and maintain manufacturing drawings, models, work instructions, process documentation, and other manufacturing engineering deliverables.
Keep manufacturing changes traceable to engineering requirements and maintain 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 efforts 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.