Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer: Startup Projects Lead

LMI Aerospace, Inc.; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonaca North America is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support development projects during startup. You will coordinate plans, track performance, and communicate program requirements across Fabrication Plants, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality.

The role emphasizes teamwork, problem solving, and improving processes. A Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and experience in manufacturing project management are preferred; proficiency with CATIA, Visio, TeamCenter, and Microsoft Office is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience applying engineering methods to manufacturing projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist project start-up planning and coordinate approvals for new programs.
• Interface between Manufacturing Engineering, Project Management and Plant Operations.
• Develop schedules with milestones and transition-to-production steps.
• Coordinate and resolve engineering issues affecting production and assembly.
• Document issues and communicate resolutions across departments.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

Visio

TeamCenter

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sonaca North America is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support development projects during startup. You will coordinate plans, track performance, and communicate program requirements across Fabrication Plants, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality.

The role emphasizes teamwork, problem solving, and improving processes. A Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and experience in manufacturing project management are preferred; proficiency with CATIA, Visio, TeamCenter, and Microsoft Office is