Job description:
The Mechanical Engineer will play a key role in supporting and improving manufacturing operations through data-driven analysis, process development, and engineering design. This individual will work cross-functionally with production, programming, quality, and leadership teams to execute engineering projects, develop tooling and fixtures, improve process efficiency, and ensure compliance with AS9100 and customer requirements.
This is a hands-on, highly analytical position suited for an engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, technical environment and enjoys applying both creative and methodical approaches to problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including process plans, dimensional inspection plans, test procedures, and detailed work instructions.
- Create and modify routings/travelers in the company’s MRP system to ensure accurate process flow and traceability.
- Lead engineering projects from initiation through completion by:
- Defining scope, objectives, and deliverables aligned with leadership goals.
- Collecting and organizing relevant production and quality data.
- Performing analytical and statistical evaluations to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Developing clear engineering documentation and presenting data-driven recommendations.
Engineering projects may include, but are not limited to:
1. Fixture, Test Equipment, and Automation System Design
- Develop and refine concept designs and 3D models for production fixtures, test equipment, and automation systems using SolidWorks.
- Perform engineering calculations and design validation to ensure mechanical integrity, repeatability, and manufacturability.
- Generate detailed engineering drawings and BOM’s compliant with ASME Y14.5 standards.
- Collaborate with manufacturing and inspection teams to support manufacture, assembly, and verification activities.
- Manage documentation and design release processes, incorporating lessons learned and revision control.
2. Development of Numerical Tools and Process Optimization Models
- Design and implement Excel-based or script-driven analytical tools to support manufacturing, engineering, and business decision-making.
- Conduct data modeling and correlation analyses to understand key relationships.
- Prepare reports, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate findings and enable data-driven decision-making.
- Recommend and validate process adjustments or parameter optimizations to improve efficiency, consistency, and quality.
3. Process Improvement and Waste Reduction
- Identify inefficient, redundant, or high-variation processes in manufacturing, inspection, or support operations.
- Develop controlled test plans or experiments (DOE) to evaluate alternative methods, tooling, or technologies.
- Drive implementation of validated improvements through updated documentation, training, and production rollout.
- Support the company’s continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives by developing repeatable frameworks for data collection and performance tracking.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in manufacturing or mechanical engineering.
- Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks, including complex assemblies, design intent, and drawing generation.
- Expert understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and ability to both interpret and produce detailed engineering drawings.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, especially multi-axis machining and turning processes.
- Experience with AS9100 Quality Management Systems and related documentation requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to organize, plan, and execute projects independently based on objectives and data.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills — able to work cross-functionally and present complex findings clearly.
- Analytical, data-driven thinker with a pragmatic and results-oriented mindset.
- Curious and self-motivated, with a hands-on approach to learning and problem-solving.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing.
- Siemens NX CAD/CAM experience.
- Familiarity with process optimization, lean manufacturing, or statistical analysis tools.
- Experience with Python, VBA, or Excel-based automation for data analysis and engineering calculations.
- Prior experience with PDM /PLM systems, and their associated methodology.
Soft Skills:
- “Can-do” attitude with ownership mentality.
- Superb written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and disciplined follow-through.
- Capable of balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and defining structure where none exists.
- Collaborative and adaptable – able to communicate effectively across engineering, production, and quality teams
About Us:
We are an AS9100-certified contract manufacturer specializing in advanced manufacturing solutions for the aerospace and defense industry. Our team blends precision engineering with innovation, supporting complex programs through superior process control, data-driven improvement, and disciplined execution. We foster a collaborative environment where engineers can apply both creative design and rigorous analytical thinking to real-world manufacturing challenges.
Why Join Us:
- Be part of a team tackling complex aerospace and defense programs.
- Engage in both analytical and creative engineering work.
- Contribute to a continuous improvement culture that values technical depth and precision.
- Work in an environment that encourages curiosity, data-driven decision-making, and innovation.
Pay: $70,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Work Location: In person
