Manufacturing Engineer I
Core
Manufacturing Engineer I supports operations and production by planning manufacturing documentation, developing tooling plans, and ensuring process compliance with customer specifications.
Role type
entry-level manufacturing engineer (aerospace)
Builds
manufacturing documentation, tooling plans, cellular manufacturing concepts
Domain
aerospace manufacturing
Required skills
mechanical engineering fundamentals, APQP practices, tooling development, process validation, cost analysis, data analysis, root cause analysis, material knowledge (Titanium, Inconel, Aluminum, Stainless Steel, tooling steel), sheet metal processes, geometric tolerances
Preferred skills
aerospace environment experience, welding, forming, NDT, supplier process development
Technologies
APQP, VWI, WCS, machining, forming, stamping, heat treating, chemical processing
Responsibilities
Plan and prepare manufacturing documentation per APQP; develop tooling plans and cellular manufacturing concepts; validate manufacturing processes against customer requirements; investigate and resolve manufacturing issues; support new product introduction (NPI); implement cost reduction ideas; coordinate design of tooling; review production drawings; ensure safety and quality standards.
Seniority
Entry-level, individual contributor