Manufacturing Engineer III

Pursuit Aerospace•Stuart, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Pursuit Aerospace is a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components focused on continuous operational improvement, customer service, quality, on-time delivery, and manufacturing innovation. The company emphasizes respect, teamwork, technology, trust, and continual improvement of its people, processes, and products. The Manufacturing Engineer III builds on technical experience and judgment to lead moderately complex manufacturing efforts, drive process improvements, and support production readiness across aerospace manufacturing operations. The engineer owns projects and initiatives that improve quality, cost, and productivity, working with cross-functional partners to address manufacturing challenges. The role also provides technical guidance and informal mentorship to less-experienced engineers and contributes to best practices, standard work, and a culture of continuous improvement. This is an onsite position in Stuart, Florida. The role is hands-on, with engineers expected to spend more than 50% of their time on the shop floor supporting operators and operations. Occasional weekend and evening work may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least 7 years of manufacturing engineering experience, or at least 10 years of aerospace manufacturing experience in lieu of a degree.
Authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future.
Able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering.
Experience working in an AS9100 environment.
CAD skills, particularly NX or Solid Edge.
CNC milling and turning or precision machining experience.
Proficiency in CNC programming, tooling design, and advanced manufacturing processes.
Proficiency 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 certification is preferred.
Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration 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 to ensure robust, repeatable, and compliant production.
Develop, review, and optimize CNC programs to improve quality, cycle time, and cost, while supporting standardization and best practices.
Serve as a primary manufacturing engineering point of contact for customer interactions, including issue resolution, blueprint interpretation, and implementation of engineering changes.
Lead tooling design, sourcing, and implementation, balancing manufacturability, cost, and long-term production needs.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for complex or recurring production issues and ensure 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.
Provide senior-level technical guidance and informal mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers.
Develop and review cost estimates for products, tooling, equipment, and processes to support 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.
Lead Kaizen workshops.
Work hands-on on the shop floor for more than 50% of the time, supporting operators and operations.