Manufacturing Engineer Position Available In Pinellas, Florida

Manufacturing Engineer

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and technically skilled Manufacturing Engineer with direct client-facing experience to support and optimize production processes in the aerospace and aviation industry. The ideal candidate will serve as a key liaison between engineering, manufacturing, and customers to ensure products meet technical specifications, quality standards, and delivery schedules.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for aerospace and aviation components and assemblies.
Serve as a technical interface between the company and clients to ensure product manufacturability, compliance, and satisfaction.
Interpret and communicate customer technical requirements to internal teams, ensuring alignment with manufacturing capabilities and processes.
Support new product introductions (NPI) from concept through production, including tooling design, work instructions, and process validation.
Collaborate with design engineering to influence DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and DFA (Design for Assembly) considerations.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, cost, and efficiency using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for production issues or customer complaints.
Ensure all manufacturing activities comply with industry standards, including

AS9100, FAA

regulations, and customer-specific requirements.
Participate in client meetings, audits, and on-site visits as the technical manufacturing representative.
Maintain detailed documentation including process flows, FMEAs, control plans, and technical reports.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
3-7 years of experience in aerospace or aviation manufacturing environments.
Demonstrated experience in a client-facing role, preferably with OEMs or Tier 1 aerospace suppliers.
Strong knowledge of aerospace materials, machining, assembly, and fabrication processes.
Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA) and manufacturing tools such as ERP/MRP systems.
Familiarity with industry standards such as AS9100, NADCAP, and FAA certification requirements.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification is a plus.
U.S. must be eligible to work in the U.S. or Permanent Residency may be required for defense-related projects.
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