Manufacturing Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent practical experience may also be considered.
• Experience through internships, academic projects, personal builds, or early-career work involving manufacturing, mechanical design, fabrication, or product development.
• Foundational understanding of manufacturing processes, mechanical assemblies, and engineering drawings.
• Experience using CAD software such as Siemens NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, or a similar tool through coursework, projects, or professional experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work through unfamiliar technical challenges.
• Effective communication and collaboration across different technical disciplines.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State, to conform to U.S. Government export regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Enjoys building, disassembling, and improving things.
• Prefers testing ideas with real hardware.
• Takes initiative, asks questions, and learns quickly from feedback.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and adapting when designs or processes do not work as expected.
• Values craftsmanship, quality, and attention to detail.
• Interested in contributing to a small team where individual work has a direct impact.

Responsibilities

• Work with design engineers and technicians to improve the manufacturability of aircraft components and assemblies.
• Support the development, testing, and refinement of manufacturing processes for composite and metallic components.
• Design, build, and improve tooling, fixtures, and assembly aids.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process flows, and assembly procedures.
• Identify production bottlenecks, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and implement practical improvements.
• Support prototype builds and help transition new aircraft designs into repeatable manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate across engineering, fabrication, and production teams to improve quality, throughput, and build efficiency.
• Work hands-on with hardware, test new ideas, and help turn engineering concepts into flight-ready aircraft.

Benefits

• Meaningful equity in a high-growth defense technology company
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k
• PTO and paid sick leave
• Monthly wellness stipend
• Daily catered lunch (office)
• Paid parental leave