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Manufacturing Engineer - Aerospace Composites

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll support both production and development programs, ensuring zero-defect manufacturing execution through robust process design and continuous improvement. This role focuses on implementing advanced manufacturing technologies across materials, tooling, fabrication, and assembly.

Job Responsibilities

+ What You’ll Do Develop and implement technical solutions for complex manufacturing challenges.

+ Provide manufacturing engineer support for production integration and supplier-related issues.

+ Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions to resolve non-conformances.

+ Design tooling and production plans using standard manufacturing engineering methodologies.

+ Support product development activities for manufacturing, which include quoting, tooling design, configuration changes, and first article inspections.

+ Deliver measurable results aligned with manufacturing program and value stream objectives.

+ Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners.

+ Champion Lean initiatives and drive continuous improvement through various manufacturing processes.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

+ Job Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

+ 3 (three) years of experience in manufacturing engineering.

+ Experience with composite materials or equivalent engineered materials (e.g., fiber-reinforced polymers, laminates, or hybrid structures) in a manufacturing or product development environment.

+ U.S. Person status per ITAR requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Strong continuous improvement mindset and results-driven approach.

+ Ability to work independently across diverse manufacturing environments.

+ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

+ Experience mentoring or coaching team members.

+ Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and sound judgment.

+ Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing experience is a plus.

Relocating? We can help.

This position is based in Tallassee, AL, with relocation assistance available. Nearby communities such as Auburn, Wetumpka, Opelika, and Montgomery offer a range of residential options within commuting distance.