Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer: Lean Process & Tooling

Veriipro; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Veriipro in Troy, MI is seeking an experienced Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer to support process development, production optimization, tooling design, and continuous improvement for aerospace and defense programs.

You will document processes, develop PFMEA, design tooling, and maintain shop‑floor instructions while coordinating with Design, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing Operations to drive quality, productivity and cost reductions.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in manufacturing or production engineering, preferably in aerospace or precision manufacturing.
• Minimum 5 years of Aerospace & Defense industry experience.
• Hands‑on experience in GD&T, tooling design, and engineering drawings.
• Experience developing PFMEA, manufacturing routings, work instructions, and shop‑floor documentation.
• Lean Manufacturing methodologies: VSM, TAKT Time, Cycle Time, Cell Layout improvements.

Responsibilities

• Document current manufacturing processes and develop detailed shop‑floor work instructions.
• Create and maintain PFMEA.
• Design new tooling and perform reverse engineering of legacy components.
• Develop shop aid drawings, tooling documentation, and manufacturing work instructions.
• Update routings, work orders, and production documentation in ERP/MES systems.
• Analyze and optimize TAKT time, cycle time, and manufacturing workflows.
• Perform VSM and implement Lean Manufacturing improvements.
• Improve production cell layouts, identify bottlenecks, and optimize shop‑floor efficiency.
• Develop and maintain ATPs and support FAI.
• Define packaging specifications for purchased components.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams across Design, Quality, Production, and Supply Chain.

Skills

2D/3D CAD

GD&T

PFMEA

Lean Manufacturing

ERP/MES

AS9100

FAI

MBSE

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

CATIA

Creo

Siemens NX

Job description

Veriipro in Troy, MI is seeking an experienced Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer to support process development, production optimization, tooling design, and continuous improvement for aerospace and defense programs.

You will document processes, develop PFMEA, design tooling, and maintain shop‑floor instructions while coordinating with Design, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing Operations to drive quality, productivity and cost reductions.