Build Process Manufacturing Engineer

Advanced Integration Technology; New Baltimore (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Integration Technology is seeking a Build Process Manufacturing Engineer to plan and execute jobs from design to delivery in a high‑volume aerospace tooling environment. You will create and release manufacturing plans, BOMs, and work instructions, while coordinating with CAD, design, and operations to ensure cost-effective, on‑time results.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least five years in tooling/manufacturing for aerospace, with strong CAD tooling

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar field.
• Five years of tooling/manufacturing experience in aerospace.
• CAD software knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Order materials per customer specs.
• Create and/or revise 3D designs and/or 2D drawings per requirements.
• Measure CAD details and ensure accuracy.
• Coordinate with Operations on manufacturing concerns.
• Oversee projects, processes, data, and analysis.
• Support continuous improvement and root cause analysis.
• Participate in cross-functional Integrated Process Team.
• Develop manufacturing plan, work instructions and BOMs from designs.
• Review estimates and assign hours to work centers.
• Reconcile BOM against open orders.
• Validate work instructions on the shop floor.
• Collaborate with internal/external contacts to resolve issues.
• Plan build execution meetings; perform other duties.

Skills

CAD software knowledge

Project coordination

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

NX

SolidWorks

Pro/E

Job description

AIT is the world's largest provider of automation, factory integration and tooling solutions dedicated to the global aerospace, defense, and space launch vehicle industries.

AIT offers a competitive compensation package (including free medical options for employees and their family), casual work environment and excellent growth opportunities.

Summary

The Build Process Manufacturing Engineer role is to process and plan a job from beginning to end utilizing resources within the company and to maintain in the budget and schedule.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Material ordering within specifications required by the customer.
• Create and/or revise 3D designs and/or 2D drawings in accordance with internal requirements, customer requirements, or a blend of both.
• Measure detail in CAD data, record, and double check accuracy.
• Communication with Operations and/or key stakeholders to discuss manufacturing concerns and provide solutions to ensure efficiency.
• Oversee key projects, processes, data, and analysis.
• Exhibits knowledge around affordability, continuous improvement, process improvement and root cause corrective action.
• Actively participates as a member of a cross functional Integrated Process Team.
• Evaluate released design packages to develop manufacturing plan, work instructions and manufacturing bill of materials.
• Review estimate and budgeted hours, then develop work breakdown structure and apply standard hours to discreet work centers.
• Reconcile Bill of Materials (BOM) against open orders to validate the appropriate needs are being achieved to support manufacturing.
• Participate on shop floor to validate work instructions, bills of material and process specifications.
• Works with both internal and external contacts, and often represent the organization in developing solutions to complex technical issues.
• Host meetings to plan execution of build plan on a job-to-job basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education And Work Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar field preferred.
• Five years prior work experience in a tooling/manufacturing environment in the aerospace industry required.
• CAD software knowledge required.
• CATIA V5, NX, or Equivalent software knowledge (Solidworks, Pro E, etc.).

Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirements

• This position may require a government security clearance.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

List of needed knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully accomplish the duties and responsibilities of the job.

• Can multitask and manage multiple large to small projects in a cross functional environment.
• Oversee key projects, processes, data, and analysis.
• Creates and maintains complex files and written documents.
• Work in a high energy, high volume, rapidly changing environment.
• Communicates regularly with stakeholders to get feedback and performance information.
• Provides excellent service to internal and external customers.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to plan and set priorities.
• Clear and effective communication skills in both written and spoken forms.
• Knowledge of computer applications including email, databases, word-processing program, and spreadsheets (such as Microsoft Office).
• Maintains confidentiality while processing and handling confidential information with discretion.
• Defines tasks and milestones to achieve objectives, while ensuring the optimal use of resources to achieve those objectives.
• Works effectively with different levels of management, team members and customers.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.

Work Conditions

Environment Type

• Indoors. Production and office environment. Temperature controlled.

Exposure Types

• Bloodborne pathogens
• Cuts and/or burns
• Dirt, dust, grease and/or oil
• Intense bright light
• Noisy environment

Work Hours

• Standard work schedule, overtime may be necessary for meeting deadlines, required travel, and emergent conditions.

Travel Requirements

• This position may involve travel up to 10% of the time.

Physical Demands

• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

AIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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