Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

StaffEagle LLC; Sandpoint (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance ($25,000–$35,000

Job summary

StaffEagle LLC in Idaho seeks a Senior Aircraft Manufacturing Engineer with 10+ years in manufacturing and aerospace. You will work with production teams to resolve issues, improve methods, and support assembly across aircraft programs.

The role requires strong CAD, GD&T and DFM skills, plus ERP/BOM experience. Onsite, with relocation assistance considered for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• 10+ years of aerospace manufacturing experience preferred.
• Direct experience supporting aircraft manufacturing and/or aircraft assembly.
• Strong CAD, engineering drawings, GD&T and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) capabilities.
• Experience with ERP systems and engineering/manufacturing BOMs.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with aircraft mechanics and production teams to identify and resolve manufacturing and build issues.
• Improve manufacturing methods, assembly processes, production sequencing, ergonomics, work content and overall production flow.
• Support fabrication, subassembly and final aircraft assembly improvements.
• Perform CAD, engineering drawing, GD&T and DFM analysis to identify and resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Create and modify manufacturing drawings and CAD models to meet fit, form and function requirements.
• Investigate manufacturing problems using root-cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities to reduce labor hours, rework, scrap, production bottlenecks and manufacturing variation.
• Develop and improve tooling, fixtures and manufacturing methods where appropriate.
• Manage ERP alignment, manufacturing routings and engineering-to-manufacturing BOM reconciliation.
• Support eBOM/mBOM alignment and ensure manufacturing documentation reflects production requirements.
• Partner with design and engineering teams when manufacturing documentation or processes do not adequately resolve production issues.
• Support continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing initiatives across aircraft production.

Skills

CAD

GD&T

DFM

Root-cause analysis

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Work Arrangement: Onsite – Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Relocation Assistance: $25,000–$35,000 flat relocation payment with the first paycheck, depending on family size

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Aircraft Manufacturing Engineer to support aircraft production in Sandpoint, Idaho.

The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, including significant aerospace and direct aircraft manufacturing experience, along with strong CAD, GD&T, drawing interpretation and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Work directly with aircraft mechanics and production teams to identify and resolve manufacturing and build issues.


• Improve manufacturing methods, assembly processes, production sequencing, ergonomics, work content and overall production flow.


• Support fabrication, subassembly and final aircraft assembly improvements.


• Perform CAD, engineering drawing, GD&T and DFM analysis to identify and resolve manufacturing challenges.


• Create and modify manufacturing drawings and CAD models to meet fit, form and function requirements.


• Investigate manufacturing problems using root-cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions.


• Identify opportunities to reduce labor hours, rework, scrap, production bottlenecks and manufacturing variation.


• Develop and improve tooling, fixtures and manufacturing methods where appropriate.


• Manage ERP alignment, manufacturing routings and engineering-to-manufacturing BOM reconciliation.


• Support eBOM/mBOM alignment and ensure manufacturing documentation accurately reflects production requirements.


• Partner with design and engineering teams when manufacturing documentation or existing processes do not adequately resolve production issues.


• Support continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing initiatives across aircraft production.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related engineering discipline.


• 10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.


• 10+ years of aerospace manufacturing experience preferred.


• Direct experience supporting aircraft manufacturing and/or aircraft assembly.


• Strong experience with CAD, engineering drawings, GD&T and Design for Manufacturing (DFM).


• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production problem-solving.


• Experience with root-cause analysis and corrective action.


• Experience working directly with production, mechanics, technicians and cross-functional engineering teams.


• Experience with ERP systems and engineering/manufacturing BOMs.

Manufacturing Experience

Strong candidates should have practical knowledge of several of the following:

• Machining


• Sheet metal fabrication


• Welding


• Composite manufacturing


• Mechanical assembly


• Electrical/mechanical assembly


• Tooling and fixtures


• Production flow and work-content optimization

Preferred Qualifications

• General aviation manufacturing experience.


• Low-rate, high-mix aerospace manufacturing experience.


• Experience with AS9100 quality systems.


• FAA/FAR Part 23 manufacturing exposure.


• Lean Manufacturing / continuous improvement experience.


• Experience working with eBOM, mBOM and manufacturing routings.


• Experience improving aircraft final assembly or subassembly processes.

Ideal Candidate

• The strongest fit will be a senior-level aerospace manufacturing engineer with substantial hands-on aircraft manufacturing experience, strong CAD/GD&T/DFM capabilities, and a demonstrated history of solving production problems, improving manufacturing processes and working effectively with aircraft mechanics and cross-functional engineering teams.