Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer

Cassavant Machining, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Drug-free workplace

Job summary

The Manufacturing Engineer at CMI Group plans, develops, and improves manufacturing processes for aerospace and precision-machined components. This role collaborates with CNC Programmers, Quality, and Design Engineering to translate product designs into efficient, repeatable processes that meet cost, quality, and delivery targets, applying Lean, Six Sigma, and ISO methodologies throughout.

This full-time, on-site position requires a strong background in CAD, process development, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of related manufacturing engineering experience.
• Hands-on 3D CAD experience.
• Experience creating comprehensive process routers and manufacturing drawings.
• Working familiarity with CNC machining equipment (lathes, mills, multi-axis equipment).
• Working familiarity with ancillary metal processing (heat treat, nitride, anodize, plating).
• Ability to interpret blueprints and technical specifications.
• Ability to work under pressure while managing deadlines.
• Strong technical writing skills for operational instructions and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance required.
• Due to export control regulations, must qualify as a U.S. Person.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate manufacturing processes within an aerospace/manufacturing environment.
• Develop detailed manufacturing process plans for new products.
• Improve manufacturing process plans to increase yield and reduce cost.
• Develop work instructions, SOPs, and process workflows.
• Design work-holding fixtures for machining, welding, and assembly operations.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues to minimize downtime.
• Maintain high product quality and yield across production lines.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and increase productivity.
• Collaborate with CNC Programmers and engineers on DFM, cost/test/assembly considerations.
• Analyze and resolve straightforward manufacturing problems using engineering judgment.
• Develop and prepare engineering models and drawings in SOLIDWORKS.
• Apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5 to drawings.
• Integrate Six Sigma, Lean, and ISO into daily improvements.

Skills

3D CAD

Blueprint reading

Lean Six Sigma

ISO methodologies

Manufacturing process

Industrial engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

3D CAD

Job description

Are you a motivated, dedicated, hard worker that is eager to learn and looking to start fresh? CMI Group needs you! Come join our team and get to work with some amazing state of the art, cutting edge, highly automated machining cell systems where a product can truly be perfected and controlled!

Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer

Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer

Phoenix, AZ

Manufacturing Engineer

Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing

Full time, on-site position

REQUIRED:Due to thenature of this position and applicable export control regulations, candidatesmust qualify as a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, orprotected individual) as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15.

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer plans,develops, and improves manufacturing processes for aerospace andprecision-machined components. This role works cross-functionally with CNCProgrammers, Quality, and Design Engineering to translate product designs intoefficient, repeatable manufacturing processes that meet cost, quality, anddelivery targets, applying Lean, Six Sigma, and ISO methodologies throughout.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, direct,and coordinate manufacturing processes within an industrial/aerospacemanufacturing environment.
• Developdetailed manufacturing process plans for new products.
• Improvemanufacturing process plans for existing products to increase yield and reducecost.
• Develop workinstructions, standard operating procedures, and process workflows.
• Designwork-holding fixtures for machining, welding, and assembly operations.
• Troubleshootmanufacturing issues with demonstrated urgency to minimize production downtime.
• Maintain highproduct quality and manufacturing yield across assigned production lines.
• Identifyopportunities to reduce costs and increase productivity.
• Partner withCNC Programmers and other engineers on Design for Manufacturability (DFM),including design for cost, design for test, and design for assembly.
• Analyze andresolve straightforward manufacturing problems using technical experience,engineering judgment, and established precedent.
• Develop andprepare engineering models, assemblies, and detail drawings in SOLIDWORKS frompreliminary concepts, sketches, and specification sheets.
• ApplyGeometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5 to all createddrawings.
• Integrate SixSigma, Lean Manufacturing, and ISO methodology into daily process improvementwork.

Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer

Phoenix, AZ

Manufacturing Engineer

Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing

Location:South Phoenix - 3617 E La Salle St, Phoenix, AZ 85040

Full time, on-site position

REQUIRED:Due to thenature of this position and applicable export control regulations, candidatesmust qualify as a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, orprotected individual) as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15.

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer plans,develops, and improves manufacturing processes for aerospace andprecision-machined components. This role works cross-functionally with CNCProgrammers, Quality, and Design Engineering to translate product designs intoefficient, repeatable manufacturing processes that meet cost, quality, anddelivery targets, applying Lean, Six Sigma, and ISO methodologies throughout.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, direct,and coordinate manufacturing processes within an industrial/aerospacemanufacturing environment.
• Developdetailed manufacturing process plans for new products.
• Improvemanufacturing process plans for existing products to increase yield and reducecost.
• Develop workinstructions, standard operating procedures, and process workflows.
• Designwork-holding fixtures for machining, welding, and assembly operations.
• Troubleshootmanufacturing issues with demonstrated urgency to minimize production downtime.
• Maintain highproduct quality and manufacturing yield across assigned production lines.
• Identifyopportunities to reduce costs and increase productivity.
• Partner withCNC Programmers and other engineers on Design for Manufacturability (DFM),including design for cost, design for test, and design for assembly.
• Analyze andresolve straightforward manufacturing problems using technical experience,engineering judgment, and established precedent.
• Develop andprepare engineering models, assemblies, and detail drawings in SOLIDWORKS frompreliminary concepts, sketches, and specification sheets.
• ApplyGeometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5 to all createddrawings.
• Integrate SixSigma, Lean Manufacturing, and ISO methodology into daily process improvementwork.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor'sdegree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalentrelevant experience.
• Minimum 3years of related manufacturing engineering experience.
• Hands-on 3DCAD experience required.
• Experiencecreating comprehensive process routers and manufacturing drawings.
• Workingfamiliarity with CNC machining equipment (lathes, mills, multi-axis equipment,etc.).
• Workingfamiliarity with ancillary metal processing (heat treat, nitride, anodize,plating, etc.).
• Abilitytoquickly and accurately interpret blueprints and associated technicalspecifications.
• Abilitytowork effectively under pressure while managing competing demands and tightdeadlines.
• Strongtechnical writing skills, particularly for operational instructions andprocedures.
• Abilitytowork independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Excellentverbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Regular,consistent, and punctual attendance is required.
• Due to thenature of this position and applicable export control regulations, candidatesmust qualify as a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, orprotected individual) as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prioraerospace manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• SOLIDWORKSexperience strongly preferred.
• Experienceworking with or as a supplier to large aerospace manufacturers.
• LeanManufacturing certification (e.g., Green Belt) or equivalent experience.
• Priorcustomer-facing experience with Honeywell, Woodward, Raytheon, or NorthropGrumman.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work isperformed in both an office setting and an active manufacturing/shop floorenvironment.
• Exposure tomachine shop conditions, including noise, moving equipment, and industrialmaterials; appropriate PPE required in designated areas.
• Ability tostand, walk, bend, and move throughout the production floor for extendedperiods.
• Occasionallifting of up to 15 lbs.

Team oriented company with top paying wages and benefits in the valley in regards to the Aerospace Industry. To qualify for consideration, all candidates must be able to work 40+ hours per week in a fast paced, high-demand, quality environment. All candidates must also have sufficient verbal and written communication skills as well as good problem solving skills.

CMI Group is equal opportunity employer providing competitive wages and benefits. Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance available. 401(k) with company match.

CMI Group is a federal subcontractor and maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and Arizona Revised Statutes § 23-493. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening.

This is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant due to age, race, disability, veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, gender or any other protected classification. VEVRAA federal subcontractor. This company provides provide equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, or disabilities in compliance with federal and state laws including:

• The Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended
• Age Discrimination Act of 1967 as Amended
• Rehabilitation Act of 1973
• Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974
• Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act of 2009 (ADAAA)
• The Wagner-Peyser Act as Amended.
• The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
• Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq

Details

Location: Phoenix, AZ
Employment Type: Active
Salary:$75000 - $100000 /per annual
Skill Level: Mid-Senior Level

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CMI Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.