Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer

Aaa Usa•Sterling, VA

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 is expected to independently manage day-to-day process improvements and recognize when complex or higher-risk decisions require support from senior engineering leadership. The position supports long-term manufacturing programs and 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.
Shop-floor credibility, good judgment, root-cause problem-solving skills, 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 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.
Ensure manufacturing changes are traceable to engineering requirements and preserve 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.