Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer II (On-Site) Thomasville

Pursuit Aerospace; Thomasville (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

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 engine components. You will lead cross-functional initiatives, mentor early-career engineers, and drive quality, cost efficiency, and productivity on the shop floor.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience, 3+ years in manufacturing engineering (7+ years aerospace if no degree), and ITAR/EAR readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least 3 years manufacturing engineering experience, or 7+ years aerospace manufacturing experience.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship.
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop and refine manufacturing process plans, specifying sequences, equipment, tooling, and techniques to ensure efficiency and compliance with specifications.
• Serve as a key technical liaison with customers to address and resolve issues or requests, including blueprint clarifications and engineering changes.
• Lead tooling design and procurement initiatives to maximize manufacturing efficiency while controlling costs.
• Perform root cause analysis on production issues and implement effective corrective actions.
• Own and drive process improvements to enhance first-pass yield and reduce downtime.
• Analyze and recommend new equipment and machinery to improve quality, productivity, and operational cost-effectiveness.
• Provide technical leadership in continuous improvement programs and actively mentor junior engineers.
• Prepare cost estimates for products, tooling, equipment, and processes to support pricing and production planning.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including process instructions, standard operating procedures, and machine settings.
• Act as a mentor and coach to early-career engineers, fostering technical growth and professional development within the team.
• Maintain compliance with Pursuit Aerospace’s quality systems, safety protocols, and operational standards.
• Lead Kaizen workshops
• Operate in a hands-on environment where engineers are expected to be on the shop floor 50%+ of the time supporting the operators and operations

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

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 engine components. You will lead cross-functional initiatives, mentor early-career engineers, and drive quality, cost efficiency, and productivity on the shop floor.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience, 3+ years in manufacturing engineering (7+ years aerospace if no degree), and ITAR/EAR readiness.