Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer: Process & Tooling

Van Am Tool, LLC.; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance & Disability Coverage

HSA/FSA options

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Competitive Salary

Job summary

Van-Am Tool & Engineering, a Missouri-based manufacturer, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to join onsite in St. Joseph.

You will develop and optimize manufacturing methods for aerospace and defense products, collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams, and help ensure manufacturability. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, tooling design, review of drawings, and adherence to industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with aerospace and/or defense manufacturing is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in CAD software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing and process improvement tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods, processes, and workflows.
• Support and implement continuous improvement initiatives across aerospace and defense production lines.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to ensure manufacturability of components and assemblies.
• Assist with the design and procurement of tooling and fixtures.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, customer specifications, and industry standards.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace and defense quality and safety standards.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement effective engineering solutions.
• Document procedures, process flows, and work instructions.
• Participate in new product introduction and process validation activities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Lean manufacturing

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD software

MS Office

Job description

Van-Am Tool & Engineering, a Missouri-based manufacturer, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to join onsite in St. Joseph.

You will develop and optimize manufacturing methods for aerospace and defense products, collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams, and help ensure manufacturability. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, tooling design, review of drawings, and adherence to industry standards.