Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer — NPI & Lean Leader

Stark Aerospace; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stark Aerospace seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to develop processes and work instructions for build-to-print parts in a high-precision aerospace setting.

The role leads new product introduction (NPI) and supports production ramp-up, while developing BOMs, layouts, and flow for machined components and complex assemblies. A hands-on engineer with machining, welding, and metal fabrication skills is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferred) or Associate's in Engineering Technology with equivalent experience.
• 7-12 years of manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace/defense.
• Experience with machining, welding, and metal fabrication processes.
• Strong skills in process development, BOMs, and work instructions.
• Lean/Kaizen mindset and proven success driving continuous improvement.
• Must be a U.S. person under ITAR (U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder).

Responsibilities

• Develop processes and work instructions for build-to-print parts.
• Lead new product introduction (NPI) activities and support production ramp-up.
• Support machined component and complex assembly development.
• Create and maintain bills of materials (BOMs), facility layouts, and assembly line layouts.
• Drive Lean/Kaizen initiatives to improve efficiency and quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues and optimize flow.
• Act as a hands-on resource with broad capability across fabrication, welding, and machining.

Skills

Process development

BOMs

Work instructions

Lean/Kaizen

Machining

Welding

Metal fabrication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferred) or Associate's in Engineering Technology with equivalent experience

Job description

Stark Aerospace seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to develop processes and work instructions for build-to-print parts in a high-precision aerospace setting.

The role leads new product introduction (NPI) and supports production ramp-up, while developing BOMs, layouts, and flow for machined components and complex assemblies. A hands-on engineer with machining, welding, and metal fabrication skills is required.