Lead Assembly Manufacturing Engineer
About The Position
Support all aspects of assembly for legacy and new product introduction (NPI) programs, improving safety, quality, cost, delivery, and technology development. The role combines technical engineering work with hands-on troubleshooting alongside production tools, parts, and operators. At ST Engineering MRAS, employees work on advanced technologies and systems supporting customers worldwide. The company produces and assembles complex aerostructures, including aircraft and rocket components, engine nacelle systems, thrust reversers, and advanced composite products. It uses digital technologies and automation in composite design and manufacturing and is expanding its maintenance, repair, and overhaul capabilities. This position involves access to export-controlled technology. Candidates must be a U.S. Person or fall within a legally recognized export control exception or authorization, and a hired candidate must provide valid proof of status. Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory background-check and drug-screening results.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from an accredited university.
- At least 4 years of technical engineering and hands-on experience with fabrication and mechanical assembly.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and specifications.
- CAD experience.
- Must be a U.S. Person or qualify for a legally recognized export-control exception or authorization; valid proof of status is required if hired.
Nice To Haves
- CATIA V5 experience.
- Aerospace background.
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) experience.
- Lean manufacturing experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide production troubleshooting support and daily direction to hourly and salaried manufacturing personnel.
- Develop and maintain assembly work instructions, repair plans, and vendor fabrication instructions.
- Design and implement new and revised assembly and inspection tooling.
- Review, interpret, and approve engineering drawings and specifications.
- Lead process-improvement initiatives to reduce labor hours and cycle time and improve productivity.
- Provide manufacturing engineering and design-for-manufacturing input on proposals, NPI design activity, and engineering change requests.
- Pursue new technology initiatives and research and development.
- Lead and support equipment upgrades, including research, analysis, selection, purchase, and installation.
- Author statements of work for tools and equipment designed and manufactured externally.
- Ensure processes prioritize safety and ergonomics.
- Support FAA, NADCAP, AS9100, and customer audit activity.
- Investigate product quality issues and implement improvements related to root cause and corrective action (RCCA) and defect reduction.
- Participate in regular cross-functional meetings with operations, quality, design, and program management.
- Lead activities related to factory layout and capacity planning.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting from the start date.
- Health Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Free onsite gym with weekly fitness classes.
- Immediate 401(k) vesting.
- Educational assistance.
- Life insurance.
- Paid time off (permissive for exempt staff).
- Competitive pay, career advancement, and growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
