Production Engineer II

Pilatus Aircraft USA • Broomfield, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Pilatus is hiring a Production Engineer to join its team in Broomfield, Colorado. The role uses production, manufacturing, and engineering experience to translate engineering designs into manufacturing plans for Pilatus Business Aircraft completion projects. The Production Engineer provides expertise and works with departments involved in manufacturing and project execution.

The position reviews engineering design packages and prepares manufacturing and completion packages, tasks, instructions, and bills of materials in the completion center ERP system. It works closely with production, project planning, procurement, completion center leads, design engineering, quality control, and production teams to optimize planning, materials, installation, and the transition from design to production. The engineer also supports process documentation, inspections, engineering change management, configuration control, and issue resolution.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in a related engineering discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 2 years of related experience in aircraft completion or modification.
• Experience with manufacturing, planning, and completion processes and projects.
• Proficiency with Solid Edge and Siemens Teamcenter, or a comparable 2D/3D CAD suite.
• Self-disciplined, able to handle multiple simultaneous projects and tasks, and maintains high standards of accuracy and quality.
• Ability to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls; any job offer is contingent on this capacity.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Component Control Quantum Control or similar ERP/MRP systems.
• Aviation or aerospace manufacturing and completion center experience.

Responsibilities

• Review and translate engineering design packages into manufacturing and completion packages.
• Develop tasks, instructions, and bills of materials in the completion center ERP system.
• Work with production, project planning, procurement, and completion center leads to optimize planning, materials, and installation.
• Create mechanical and electrical assembly instructions, standardizing them across projects and products while streamlining hardware workflow through work centers.
• Work with design engineers, quality control, procurement, and production teams to ensure a smooth transition from design to production and address manufacturability issues.
• Keep process documentation, including work instructions, process specifications, and operational standards, current and compliant with company and industry standards.
• Coordinate and execute first article and conformity inspections for new designs with the Pilatus quality department and FAA manufacturing representatives.
• Participate in engineering change management and configuration processes.
• Contribute to nonconformance and issue tracking and support resolution of tracked issues.

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays per year.
• 15 days of paid vacation time initially, increasing to 20 days after 5 years with Pilatus.
• 6 days of paid sick/personal time.
• Medical, dental, and vision premiums paid at 90% for single coverage and 80% for family coverage.
• Monthly health savings account contributions totaling $2,250 annually for single coverage and $3,000 annually for family coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching up to 6%.
• Life and long-term disability insurance premiums paid in full.
• Annual tuition assistance available after the first year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level