Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer II - Hands-On Kaizen Lead

Pursuit Aerospace; Thomasville (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off

Company‑paid holidays

Job summary

Pursuit Aerospace in Thomasville, GA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to develop and optimize manufacturing processes for aerospace components on-site. You will mentor junior engineers and work with cross‑functional teams to boost quality, throughput, and cost efficiency while ensuring compliance with quality systems and ITAR/EAR regulations.

The role emphasizes hands‑on shop floor presence (50%+), collaboration with customers, tooling strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least 3 years of manufacturing engineering experience, or at least 7 years aerospace manufacturing experience.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full‑time basis without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing is preferred.
• CAD skills in NX/Solid Edge are preferred.
• CNC milling/turning or precision machining experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in PFMEA, Control Planning, and measurement system analysis (MSA).
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma knowledge; Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop and refine manufacturing process plans with sequences, equipment, tooling, and techniques.
• Serve as a technical liaison with customers for blueprint clarifications and engineering changes.
• Lead tooling design and procurement to maximize efficiency while controlling costs.
• Perform root cause analysis on production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Own and drive process improvements to improve first-pass yield and reduce downtime.
• Recommend new equipment and machinery to improve quality and productivity.
• Provide technical leadership in continuous improvement programs and mentor junior engineers.
• Prepare cost estimates for products, tooling, equipment, and processes for pricing and planning.
• Maintain documentation including process instructions and SOPs.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Continuous improvement

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

NX

Solid Edge

CNC programming

ERP systems

Job description

Pursuit Aerospace in Thomasville, GA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to develop and optimize manufacturing processes for aerospace components on-site. You will mentor junior engineers and work with cross‑functional teams to boost quality, throughput, and cost efficiency while ensuring compliance with quality systems and ITAR/EAR regulations.

The role emphasizes hands‑on shop floor presence (50%+), collaboration with customers, tooling strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives