Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer - Lean, DFM & CAD

CMI Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, disability &⁠

401(k) with company match

Job summary

CMI Group in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to plan, develop, and improve aerospace and precision‑machined processes. You will work cross‑functionally with CNC Programmers, Quality, and Design Engineering to translate designs into efficient, repeatable manufacturing workflows.

The role emphasizes Lean, Six Sigma, and ISO methodologies, requires 3+ years of related experience, 3D CAD proficiency, and SOLIDWORKS knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum 3 years of related manufacturing engineering experience.
• Hands-on 3D CAD experience required.
• 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 quickly and accurately interpret blueprints and associated technical specifications.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines.
• Strong technical writing skills, particularly for operational instructions and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate manufacturing processes within an industrial/aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Develop detailed manufacturing process plans for new products.
• Improve manufacturing process plans for existing products to increase yield and reduce cost.
• Develop work instructions, standard operating procedures, and process workflows.
• Design work-holding fixtures for machining, welding, and assembly operations.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues with demonstrated urgency to minimize production downtime.
• Maintain high product quality and manufacturing yield across assigned production lines.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and increase productivity.
• Partner with CNC Programmers and other engineers on Design for Manufacturability (DFM), including design for cost, design for test, and design for assembly.
• Analyze and resolve straightforward manufacturing problems using technical experience, engineering judgment, and established precedent.
• Develop and prepare engineering models, assemblies, and detail drawings in SOLIDWORKS from preliminary concepts, sketches, and specification sheets.
• Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5 to all created drawings.
• Integrate Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and ISO methodology into daily process improvement work.

Job description

CMI Group in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to plan, develop, and improve aerospace and precision‑machined processes. You will work cross‑functionally with CNC Programmers, Quality, and Design Engineering to translate designs into efficient, repeatable manufacturing workflows.

The role emphasizes Lean, Six Sigma, and ISO methodologies, requires 3+ years of related experience, 3D CAD proficiency, and SOLIDWORKS knowledge.