Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. DPP is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer III for an opportunity with our client in the Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing industry.

Work Location:

Onsite in

Saint Augustine, FL Duration:

6 months

Terms:

W2

Contract Work Authorization:

US Citizen Position Summary:

• The Manufacturing Engineer III will support the Manufacturing Engineer department.
• As a member of the Manufacturing Engineering department, you'll get to provide hands-on technical support to resolve build issues and nonconformances in real time.
• Manufacturing Engineers are the core integrators of the production line—they own the build by defining how the aircraft is assembled on the production floor.
• They interpret aircraft design requirements, develop manufacturable build plans, and author clear work instructions that guide technicians through each step.
• Manufacturing Engineers partner closely with cross-functional teams to establish build processes and tooling, while providing hands-on technical support to resolve build issues and nonconformances in real time.
• We provide innovative and practical technical solutions to complex problems, ensuring each aircraft is built as designed, delivered on schedule, and ready to meet mission needs.

Responsibilities:

• Review and interpret aircraft design requirements for manufacturability and translate them into clear, executable manufacturing work instructions.
• Partner with Design Engineering, Production, Tool Design Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Quality to define build processes, incorporate drawing changes, and establish tooling requirements for current and new production.
• Develop, release, and maintain Manufacturing Engineering documentation, including work instructions, visual aids, and Bills of Material.
• Identify and define manufacturing processes and specialty tooling to improve production efficiency, product quality, and operator ergonomics.
• Provide technical liaison support to production personnel, troubleshooting build issues and resolving tooling or process-related problems.
• Develop and deliver process training to production and support personnel to ensure consistent execution of manufacturing methods.
• Support site safety initiatives related to manufacturing processes, tooling, and work instructions.
• Communicate effectively with multiple levels of leadership, customers, and suppliers.