Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer

ARIES AERO SYSTEMS; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aries Aero Systems in Savannah, GA is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to guide a structures operations team in large-cabin business jet production. You will lead analyses, plan improvements, and solve problems across layout, flow, tooling, and assembly methods.

You will write work instructions, MBOM maintenance in SAP/Solumina/Corridor, and drive Lean and Six Sigma improvements while mentoring engineers and coordinating cross-functional projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
• 4+ years in manufacturing engineering, planning, or related field
• Lean and/or Six Sigma principles with hands-on 5S, JIT, SMED, Kanban, VSM, and one-piece flow
• Experience with CATIA, CADAM, Solumina, SAP, and Corridor

Responsibilities

• Run complex technical studies and analyze existing and proposed operations; recommend equipment, methods, and sequences for complex assemblies and components
• Write detailed work instructions with Operations Engineering to improve efficiency and reduce defects
• Write DRDI/DMT rework instructions to support effective corrective action
• Write and maintain the MBOM in SAP, Solumina, and Corridor so engineering-defined parts get installed
• Conduct producibility studies from engineering drawings
• Prepare make-or-buy proposals, evaluate vendors, support vendor negotiations, and resolve supplier issues
• Prepare justifications for equipment and facility requests
• Use statistics to forecast manufacturing requirements and produce data/reports
• Prioritize workloads and provide work estimates and completion dates
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma; build business cases for process improvements and present to management
• Lead and coordinate projects across multiple organizations
• Assign, review, and train the work of other team members; step in for ME Group Head when needed
• Support safety, sustainability, ergonomic, and quality initiatives

Skills

Lean & Six Sigma

Project leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CATIA

CADAM

Solumina

SAP

Corridor

Job description

Aries Aero Systems is hiring a Lead Manufacturing Engineer for our client, a leading business aviation aircraft manufacturer. You'll join a structures operations engineering team supporting large-cabin business jet production. You'll lead analysis, planning improvements, and problem solving for production methods and procedures across layout, production flow, tooling and equipment, material fabrication, assembly methods, and planning.

Position Purpose

Work independently and lead others to prepare, run, and evaluate manufacturing analyses that improve production efficiency, quality, and flow in a production or post-production environment.

• Run complex technical studies and analyze existing and proposed operations. Recommend equipment, methods, and operation sequences for complex assemblies, installations, and detail components.
• Write detailed work instructions with Operations Engineering that make processes more efficient and aim for zero defects.
• Write DRDI/DMT rework instructions that support effective corrective action.
• Write and maintain the MBOM in SAP, Solumina, and Corridor so that every engineering-defined part gets installed.
• Do producibility studies from engineering drawings.
• Prepare make-or-buy proposals, evaluate vendors, support vendor negotiations, and help resolve supplier issues.
• Prepare justifications for equipment and facility requests.
• Use statistical methods to forecast manufacturing requirements and produce data and reports.
• Prioritize workloads and give work estimates and completion dates based on resources and schedules.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles. Build business cases for process improvements and present them to management.
• Lead and coordinate projects across multiple organizations.
• Assign, review, and train the work of other team members, and step in for the ME Group Head when needed.
• Support safety, sustainability, ergonomic, and quality initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent mix of education and experience
• 4+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, planning, or a related technical field
• Proven knowledge of Lean and/or Six Sigma principles, including hands-on use of 5S, JIT, SMED, Kanban, VSM, and one-piece flow
• Knowledge of engineering configuration requirements, tooling, quality control, plant safety, blueprint reading, and shop math
• Experience with CATIA, CADAM, Solumina, SAP, and Corridor

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent certification
• Six Sigma or other data-driven decision-making experience
• Aerospace structures assembly or installation experience
• Experience leading or mentoring engineers or technicians