Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Avionics

ITI Engineering • Winter Springs, FL

1h

About The Position

ITI Engineering is an award-winning supplier of software, hardware, engineering services, and products for the aerospace and defense industry. The company designs and manufactures specialized hardware and software for aerospace and commercial customers, including mission support devices, data transfer equipment, cryptographic data transfer systems, servers, and firmware for fighter aircraft support systems.

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer takes a leadership role in designing and manufacturing advanced military electronics and computing products, including airborne data transfer, computing, and recording systems. The role provides subject matter expertise in airborne manufacturing processes, standards, and best practices, and works closely with the airborne products design team, manufacturing organization, and quality organization. The position operates autonomously on advanced, complex technical projects and may provide technical leadership to a work group.

The position is at a facility requiring selected candidates to be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance. Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screen, and employees are subject to ongoing, unannounced random drug and alcohol testing. The company conducts pre-employment background checks and E-Verify employment authorization verification.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering or a related field; a combination of education and experience as a Manufacturing Engineer or in a similar role may substitute for a college degree.
• Typically, 10 or more years of relevant work experience as a Manufacturing Engineer.
• At least 3 years of manufacturing engineering experience in avionics or a similarly regulated industry, such as military electronics or automotive electronics.
• Expertise in AS9145 or an equivalent standard, including the ability to implement new compliant processes.
• Expertise in DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, and MSA.
• Expertise in Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to align manufacturing technology with business objectives.
• Skill in presenting to and advising executive leadership, customers, and regulatory bodies.
• Ability to lead organizational training, knowledge transfer, and succession planning.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for influencing people at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate industry trends and position the company for future capabilities.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement methods.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and data analysis tools.
• Experience with avionics systems and familiarity with related standards such as ARP4761 and MIL-STD-810.
• Proficiency in CAD software; Inventor is preferred.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required by applicable government contract requirements.
• Ability to regularly stand, walk, and move around the production floor; occasionally lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds; handle small tools; and use close vision and focus to inspect details on parts.
• Selected candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (green card holders) for the facility.

Nice To Haves

• Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher).
• Experience with DO-178/DO-254.
• Familiarity with FAA/EASA certification requirements for avionics manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Analyze equipment layout, workflow, assembly methods, and workforce utilization to maximize efficiency.
• Determine the parts, equipment, and tools needed to meet manufacturing goals.
• Serve as a company-wide manufacturing engineering expert.
• Lead high-impact initiatives such as factory modernization, process automation, and qualification of critical new technologies.
• Advise leadership on strategic manufacturing capability and capacity.
• Serve as a technical liaison to customers.
• Mentor employees and help develop future talent across the organization.
• Work autonomously toward communicated solution or project goals and provide leadership to the work group through subject-matter knowledge.
• Work on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state-of-the-art technical or industry knowledge.
• Collaborate with quality teams to establish inspection processes and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and customer specifications.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for non-conformances.
• Work with design engineers to ensure new products are manufacturable and testable, applying Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Testability (DFT).
• Liaise with suppliers and vendors to select appropriate manufacturing materials and components.
• Maintain detailed records of manufacturing processes, testing procedures, and equipment maintenance.
• Prepare and present reports on production metrics and improvement initiatives.
• Provide organizational training, knowledge transfer, and succession planning.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and dependents as of the date of hire.
• 100% paid employee basic life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• Quarterly company contributions to a Healthcare Savings Account.
• Opportunity to participate in a 401(k) with company matching.
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation time.

What This Job Offers

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