Manufacturing Engineer

Precision Aviation Group•Uxbridge, MA

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer plans, coordinates, evaluates, and improves manufacturing processes to support efficient production operations. The role applies engineering expertise to optimize workflows, enhance productivity, support automation initiatives, troubleshoot manufacturing challenges, and ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and in accordance with quality requirements. The position supports process development and improvement, tooling and manufacturing-layout design, new product introduction, equipment integration, production troubleshooting, material evaluation, vendor coordination, and manufacturing-data analysis. It also facilitates communication among design, finance, management, engineering, and production personnel, and participates in safety initiatives while following applicable safety rules, FAA regulations, PPE requirements, and equipment-operation requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
At least 3 years of manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace, aviation, MRO, defense, or highly regulated manufacturing environments.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing methodologies and continuous improvement programs.
Technical expertise in manufacturing processes, automation technologies, engineering standards, materials, tooling, and production equipment.
Ability to optimize manufacturing performance, resolve technical issues, support process and equipment improvements, analyze operational data, and work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting aircraft components, engine components, aerostructures, avionics, or aviation repair operations.

Responsibilities

Analyze, develop, and improve manufacturing processes and production methods to increase efficiency, reduce waste, minimize bottlenecks, and optimize production times in coordination with management, engineering, and other relevant personnel.
Use CAD and/or CAM software, including SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or CATIA, to support the design of tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing layouts.
Apply GD&T principles to interpret and define engineering tolerances in accordance with OEM specifications.
Collaborate with management teams during NPI activities to evaluate prototype practicality, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.
Apply knowledge of PLCs, CNC machinery, and robotic systems to support equipment programming and integration into manufacturing processes.
Assist with identifying, purchasing, installing, and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment, machinery, and robotic systems in support of established schedules and financial budgets.
Diagnose production interruptions, equipment malfunctions, and unexpected manufacturing defects to identify and address operational problems.
Apply knowledge of material properties, including metals and plasma coatings, to evaluate behavior during fabrication and bonding processes.
Coordinate with vendors to review equipment, material, and component specifications, support purchasing arrangements, and evaluate products against established quality and technical requirements.
Use analytical tools, including Microsoft Excel, MATLAB, SQL, or Power BI, to analyze manufacturing data, monitor production cycle times, track process performance metrics, identify trends, and support data-driven decision-making.
Facilitate communication among design, finance, management, engineering, and production personnel regarding manufacturing requirements, operational considerations, and project activities.
Participate in and support safety initiatives and safe work practices, including immediately reporting hazards, unsafe work practices, and accidents or injuries.
Follow safety rules, FAA regulations, PPE compliance requirements, and equipment-operation requirements.