Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description:

Manufacturing Engineer
LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions is seeking Manufacturing Engineers for an opportunity in Stuart, Florida.
Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing Engineering & Industrialization

Create, update, and maintain planning, operation breakdowns, and detailed work instructions.
Support engineering changes and first-build activities.
Participate in Manufacturing Engineering Statements of Work (MESOW).
Define manufacturing and inspection processes aligned with technical, cost, quality, HSE, and schedule requirements.
Prepare and manage complete manufacturing folders (manufacturing/repair instructions, inspection instructions).
Support site change boards and develop action plans to resolve complex production issues.

Process Development & Continuous Improvement

Design and plan layouts for machining, forming, welding, plastics processing, assembly, and materials handling.
Improve manufacturing processes, tools, and methods to enhance efficiency and quality.
Investigate and resolve producibility issues.
Participate in value analysis, FMEA, and propose process and tooling improvements.
Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to optimize production flow.

Tooling & Configuration

Review and approve drawings, ensuring manufacturability and compliance.
Participate in tooling design validation and provide required technical data.
Collaborate with tooling and quality teams to integrate inspection plans into systems.
Support prototype manufacturing and validation of new tools.

Costing, Planning & Data Management

Produce RC/NRC cost estimates and schedules in response to RFQs.
Conduct Make/Buy analyses.
Create and maintain MBOMs, process plans, and material master data in ERP/PLM systems.
Monitor industrialization costs and drive actions to meet targets.
Ensure accurate creation and management of technical data within information systems.

Cross-Functional Technical Leadership

Represent the Manufacturing Engineering department in meetings with supervisors and production teams.
Provide technical support to internal customers, suppliers, and partners.
Contribute to new product introductions and innovation initiatives.
Participate in activity transfers when required by the industrial plan.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, industrialization, or production engineering for aerospace structures.
Proven expertise in metallic and composite assembly for large airframe structures.
Strong experience in:
- Time computation
- Determinate Assembly (DA)
- Assembly tooling & methods
- Manufacturing processes
- Inspection planning
- AS9100 standards
- MBOM creation and management
Proficiency with:
- CATIA
- PLM (Teamcenter preferred)
- ERP (SAP preferred)
Solid understanding of tolerancing principles.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies (preferred)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Why Choose LAUNCH?
A team of aviation staffing experts leads LAUNCH. We understand the challenges of finding the top aviation jobs and we focus on linking you with the best openings in the most sought-after locations.

LAUNCH offers all full-time employees the opportunity to enroll in various medical and ancillary benefit plans to allow each employee to find a plan that works best for themselves and their family. LAUNCH also offers a 401(k) program with a company match. Plus, you join the LAUNCH Loyalty Club on your first day, earning you extra cash bonuses, apparel and safety rewards. Call to learn more about eligibility for travel expense reimbursement, bonuses, and fixed rate incentive opportunities.

If you’re ready to LAUNCH your career, you've found an employer that can take you to new heights.

Job Ident #: 35124

Company Details

LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions

814 Commerce Drive
Suite 250
Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 USA
www.launchtws.com/

LAUNCH is the world’s leading aviation workforce solution—providing technicians, engineers, machinists, and other skilled workers access to lucrative jobs with the industry’s most respected and successful airlines, MROs, OEMs, and service centers in more...

Benefits:
Along with great pay and superior aviation career opportunities, LAUNCH offers a robust ACA compliant benefits package, a 401(k) program, and an array of unmatched incentives and rewards programs. If you’re ready to LAUNCH your career, call us today at 888-888-7195!

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Job Info

Location

Stuart, Florida, United States

Type

Contractor

Company Details

LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions

814 Commerce Drive
Suite 250
Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 USA
www.launchtws.com/