Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer - Lean, NPI, DFA

47G; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Short-Term Disability & Voluntary Ben.

401(k) with employer match

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Work Schedule

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

RAM Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize our main production floor, partnering with technicians to streamline assembly of flight-critical hardware. You will drive Lean initiatives, create clear work instructions, and support continuous improvement on the shop floor.

You will lead Kaizen events, train operators, and coordinate with maintenance for preventive plans while ensuring designs meet DFA requirements early in the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Lean Manufacturing principles on the assembly line.
• Write and maintain clear Work Instructions and SOPs.
• Plan and facilitate Kaizen events with cross-functional teams.
• Translate complex requirements into simple, actionable steps for operators.
• Coach and certify operators on new processes or equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean initiatives to reduce cycle time and improve flow.
• Troubleshoot stalls and ensure line moves smoothly.
• Author Work Instructions and SOPs to ensure quality every time.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering for DFA during NPI.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

SOPs

Root Cause Analysis

Training

Education

B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

RAM Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize our main production floor, partnering with technicians to streamline assembly of flight-critical hardware. You will drive Lean initiatives, create clear work instructions, and support continuous improvement on the shop floor.

You will lead Kaizen events, train operators, and coordinate with maintenance for preventive plans while ensuring designs meet DFA requirements early in the product lifecycle.