Manufacturing Engineer

ALIGN PRECISION•North Plains, OR

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer conceives, investigates, evaluates, and recommends equipment, tooling, and processes to improve safety, reliability, and capacity while reducing costs. The role performs complex manufacturing and industrial engineering analysis, design, and assembly; investigates technical assignments; supports the establishment of operational procedures; and conducts technical surveillance of product, design concepts, and specification requirements. The engineer evaluates engineering changes and determines labor or equipment standards, using systematic problem solving and data collection to address issues, reduce costs, and minimize downtime. The position supports aircraft fabrication, assembly, and installation by developing work instructions, assessing tools and equipment, providing production-floor support, and modifying work instructions and manufacturing bills of materials as needed. It also evaluates new parts and manufacturing strategies, develops quotes and lead-time estimates, and programs CNC equipment. The engineer works alongside machinists to launch jobs, troubleshoot production issues, and improve processes, while sharing knowledge and developing team best practices. The role may lead or participate in health, safety, environmental, production, material control, Six Sigma, and R&D project teams, and includes preparing reports, action plans, work instructions, test procedures, and other production documentation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 2–4 years of experience, or a master’s degree with 0–2 years of experience.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment requiring effective multitasking.
Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner or develop alternative solutions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs and the Windows operating system.
Ability to thrive in a changing, fast-paced, growing, and dynamic business.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Regular and reliable attendance.

Nice To Haves

CAM experience with Mastercam or Esprit.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing.
Knowledge of CNC controls and functions.

Responsibilities

Develop aircraft fabrication, assembly, and installation work instructions by evaluating engineering drawings, tool designs, process specifications, and equipment specifications.
Evaluate and recommend tools and equipment to support manufacturing.
Perform root cause corrective action for manufacturing issues.
Train and work with other engineers and planners.
Prioritize and adjust workflow to meet customer needs.
Participate in and incorporate Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
Provide production-floor liaison support through work-instruction and manufacturing-bill-of-materials modifications.
Monitor customer schedules and available engineering resources to align work with schedule needs and delivery dates.
Evaluate new parts, define manufacturing strategies, prepare competitive quotes, and estimate lead times.
Develop and refine CNC programs for 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis mills, as well as 2-axis, 3-axis, and full mill-turn lathes.
Work alongside machinists to launch jobs, troubleshoot issues, and maintain efficient production.
Share knowledge, improve processes, and develop best practices through training and mentorship.
Identify issues, compile and review data, and implement long-term solutions.
Lead or participate in health, safety, environmental, production, material control, Six Sigma, and R&D project teams.
Write weekly activity and project reports, develop action plans, and generate work instructions, test procedures, and other production-support documentation.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.