Aerospace Assembly Lean Manufacturing Engineer

RAM Aerospace; St. George (VT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability & Voluntary Ben.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

401(K) with employer match

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Work Schedule

Job summary

RAM Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize the main production floor, collaborating closely with technicians to streamline assembly of flight-critical hardware. You will design efficient workflows, troubleshoot bottlenecks in real time, and apply Lean solutions that improve safety and consistency on the line.

You will contribute to DFA in new products, create clear work instructions, and lead continuous-improvement efforts with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Pass a comprehensive criminal background check and drug screening.
• U.S. citizen or national, or lawful work eligibility under ITAR.
• BS degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment supporting assembly operations.
• Strong Lean principles knowledge with improvement project experience.
• Ability to translate complex engineering requirements into simple, step-by-step instructions.
• Practical troubleshooting and root-cause analysis (5 Whys) skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication across all levels of the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives on the assembly line to reduce cycle time and waste.
• Provide shop floor support and troubleshoot production bottlenecks.
• Create and maintain clear Work Instructions and SOPs for assembly.
• Plan Kaizen events with cross-functional teams to solve issues.
• Train and certify operators on new processes or equipment.
• Monitor equipment health and coordinate preventative maintenance.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering to ensure DFA in NPI.

Skills

Lean Mindset

Problem Solving

Communication

Technical Writing

Root Cause Analysis

Education

B.S. degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

Job description

RAM Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize the main production floor, collaborating closely with technicians to streamline assembly of flight-critical hardware. You will design efficient workflows, troubleshoot bottlenecks in real time, and apply Lean solutions that improve safety and consistency on the line.

You will contribute to DFA in new products, create clear work instructions, and lead continuous-improvement efforts with cross-functional teams.