Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer — Lean + DFM

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

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