Aerospace Manufacturing Process Lead

Lincoln Electric; Macomb Township (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Electric is seeking an Manufacturing Engineer Supervisor for Aerospace to lead process and manufacturing engineering for government, aerospace, and defense hardware. You will convert contract requirements into robust, repeatable processes compliant with AS9100 and flight-critical quality standards.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, data-driven process control, and continuous improvement within a high-stakes manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in an Engineering discipline required (Mechanical, Industrial, or related)
• At least 5 years in aerospace-type critical parts manufacturing and process engineering experience; 8-10 years experience strongly preferred
• At least 8-10 years of experience in manufacturing, ideally CNC machining-centric operations
• Experience with SPC, statistical analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
• Proven track record of increasing responsibilities and developmental success of your team members
• Reading blueprints and GD&T; CAD competency (CAM, Vericut) a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead, prepare, and implement manufacturing requirements to meet customer requirements (Part Qualification/Re-Qualification, PFMEA, Control Plans, First Articles)
• Define machining sequences, datums, cutting strategies, and in-process inspection requirements
• Ensure risk mitigation during process development to meet internal and external requirements
• Partner with Quality on APQP and MSA/GR&R
• Develop, industrialize, and improve manufacturing processes for aerospace-type hardware
• Use manufacturing data to manage process control and implement process improvements
• Champion continuous improvement using Lincoln standards and tools

Skills

Engineering degree

Aerospace manufacturing

Process engineering

CNC machining

Lean Six Sigma

GD&T reading

CAD/CAM Vericut

Audits (3rd party)

Education

4-year engineering degree

Tools

CAM/CAD tools

Vericut

CAD (3D modeling)

MS Project / project management software

Job description

Lincoln Electric is seeking an Manufacturing Engineer Supervisor for Aerospace to lead process and manufacturing engineering for government, aerospace, and defense hardware. You will convert contract requirements into robust, repeatable processes compliant with AS9100 and flight-critical quality standards.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, data-driven process control, and continuous improvement within a high-stakes manufacturing environment.