Manufacturing Engineer III (Airfoil Programming)

Pursuit Aerospace•Thomasville, GA

11d•$124,800 - $171,600•Remote

About The Position

As a Manufacturing Engineer III, you build on your experience and technical judgment to lead moderately complex manufacturing efforts, drive process improvements, and support production readiness across aerospace manufacturing operations. You will take ownership of projects and initiatives that improve quality, cost, and productivity, working closely with cross-functional partners to resolve manufacturing challenges. As a senior engineer, you will provide guidance and informal mentorship to less-experienced engineers, contribute to best practices and standard work, and support a culture of continuous improvement and learning. This position is remote with 50%+ travel - including international - to provide support to the sites within the division.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least 7 years of aerospace manufacturing engineering experience OR 10 years of aerospace manufacturing experience
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.
Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Nice To Haves

3 years emphasis in airfoil and single blade milling
Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering degree is preferred.
Experience working in an AS9100 environment
CAD skills preferred – NX / Solid Edge
CNC milling and turning or precision machining experience.
Proficiency in CNC programming, tooling design, and advanced manufacturing processes.
Proficient in PFMEA, Control Planning, and measurement system analysis (MSA)
Ability to work with metrology equipment or inspection in process control
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles, Six Sigma Green Belt certified preferred
Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate across teams and with customers.
Proficiency in CAD software, ERP systems, and advanced Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

Lead CNC turning and milling manufacturing efforts, providing technical direction and support for complex setups, programming strategies, and process optimization.
Own the development, validation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing process plans, ensuring robust, repeatable, and compliant production.
Develop, review, and optimize CNC programs to improve quality, cycle time, and cost, while supporting standardization and best practices across programs.
Serve as a primary manufacturing engineering point of contact for customer interactions, supporting issue resolution, blueprint interpretation, and implementation of engineering changes.
Lead tooling design, sourcing, and implementation efforts, balancing manufacturability, cost, and long-term production needs.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for complex or recurring production issues, ensuring sustainable solutions are implemented.
Drive process improvement initiatives focused on first-pass yield, throughput, and equipment uptime, with measurable performance results.
Evaluate, justify, and support implementation of new equipment, tooling, and manufacturing technologies to improve operational performance.
Provide senior-level technical guidance and informal mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers, supporting skills development and engineering consistency.
Develop and review cost estimates for products, tooling, equipment, and processes, supporting quoting, capacity planning, and business decisions.
Ensure manufacturing documentation—including process instructions, CNC programs, SOPs, and setup sheets—is accurate, standardized, and maintained.
Support compliance with Pursuit Aerospace quality systems, safety requirements, and regulatory standards, promoting best practices within daily operations.
Lead Kaizen workshops
Operate in a hands-on environment where engineers are expected to be on the shop floor 50%+ of the time supporting the operators and operations