Manufacturing Engineer

Design Hire LLC • Full-time • East Hanover, New Jersey, United States • 1d ago

Join a highly skilled engineering and manufacturing team supporting advanced aerospace and military equipment programs where precision, quality, and production excellence are central to every project. This Manufacturing Engineer will help transform engineering designs into efficient production processes while supporting complex component manufacturing, overhaul and repair, and next-generation product development. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to a technically driven organization operating within demanding aerospace standards and requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement production process development, production methods, manufacturing cell setup, layouts, production routers, build books, and detailed work instructions for new and existing products.
Specify, design, and coordinate manufacturing tooling, fixtures, and equipment, including equipment and tooling acquisition activities required to support production capacity and operational needs.
Review engineering drawings and product designs for Design for Manufacturability (DFM), manufacturability risks, production standards, and opportunities to improve component part manufacturing.
Support test failure analysis, mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, acceptance testing, product performance testing, and verification of test procedures for manufactured products.
Conduct manufacturing audits and evaluate Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM) and Engineering Bill of Materials (EBOM) alignment while supporting engineering changes, production issues, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Experience with CAD systems; proficiency with Creo is highly desirable.
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, machining processes, material properties, electronics, and electrical circuits.
Experience developing and executing test plans, developmental testing, qualification testing, and performance testing.
Familiarity with vibration, thermal, environmental, and duty cycle testing methodologies.
Ability to develop technical test reports and analyze engineering and manufacturing data to support product decisions.
Experience working with AS9100 Quality Management Systems, AS9100 auditing, aerospace standards, and aerospace requirements.
Exposure to FAA Certifications, EASA Certifications, aircraft manufacturing, military equipment, or aerospace manufacturing environments is preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Employment Eligibility if hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.