Product Engineer - Design & Manufacturing
About The Position
The individual brings deep firsthand manufacturing knowledge to the design, reverse engineering, and certification of FAA-compliant PMA aircraft parts. Each project involves researching how a part functions in its aircraft or engine system, analyzing dimensions and materials, making design decisions grounded in measured data, and producing production-ready drawings per ASME Y14.5. Beyond their own design work, this individual serves as the engineering team's manufacturing SME, bringing firsthand knowledge of how parts are made, from stock material selection through final processing. Work is project-based and primarily autonomous, with collaboration from senior engineers, certification, quality, procurement, and manufacturing throughout.
Requirements
- 5–15 years of manufacturing experience
- Extensive firsthand knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment
- Machine shop, fabrication, or other direct hands-on manufacturing experience
- CAD/3D modeling design experience; proficiency with SolidWorks preferred
- Knowledge of mechanical drafting standards and GD&T per ASME Y14.5
- Detail oriented, organized, and able to self-manage across multiple concurrent projects
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team
Nice To Haves
- Experience with reverse engineering preferred
- Experience with aircraft components and systems preferred
Responsibilities
- Support design engineers with new part development, providing manufacturing input on producibility, materials, and tolerances
- Provide technical guidance to procurement and external manufacturers on process capabilities, tooling, and inspection methods to ensure part conformance
- Research and investigate part function, failure modes and effects, and operating conditions to establish design requirements
- Develop 3D solid models and drawings using SolidWorks
- Evaluate dimensional and material data to drive design decisions based on measured results, manufacturing capabilities, and functional requirements
- Perform tolerance analysis and document engineering justification for design features
- Prepare and release production drawings in accordance with ASME Y14.5 standards
- Collaborate with procurement, manufacturing, quality, and certification to support the project lifecycle
- Design test fixtures and develop inspection methods as required
Benefits
- Paid sick and vacation leave accrued
- Health insurance options
- Dental insurance options
- Vision insurance options
- STD insurance options
- LTD insurance options
- 401(K) with matching contribution and immediate vesting
- Flexible working hours
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
