Engineering Technician

Stark Aerospace Inc.; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Stark Aerospace Inc. in Mississippi is seeking a manufacturing/engineering support professional. You will assist engineers with setup, troubleshooting, and documentation for production lines and tooling, while maintaining compliance with AS9100 standards.

The role involves data analysis, hands-on fabrication, and collaboration with Quality and Production to drive continuous improvement and process validations.

Qualifications

• Associates in mechanical/manufacturing/industrial engineering tech or equivalent; Bachelor’s preferred.
• 3+ years in manufacturing/engineering support, aerospace/defense preferred.
• Know-how of AS9100 standards and defense manufacturing practices.
• Able to read/interpret drawings, GD&T and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist Manufacturing Engineers in setup and troubleshooting of production lines, tooling, fixtures, and equipment.
• Support development and revision of manufacturing work instructions, routings, and SOPs.
• Collect and analyze production data to identify inefficiencies or quality issues.
• Perform hands-on fabrication, testing, or mechanical assembly for prototyping or ramp-up.
• Maintain records of engineering changes, test results, and data.
• Coordinate with Quality and Production to ensure AS9100 compliance.
• Support FAI, process validations, and configuration control activities.
• Assist with time studies, process documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Reading drawings

GD&T interpretation

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

Associate's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Eng Tech

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist Manufacturing Engineers in the setup and troubleshooting of production lines, tooling, fixtures, and equipment.
• Support the development and revision of manufacturing work instructions, routings, and standard operating procedures.
• Collect and analyze production data to identify inefficiencies or quality issues.
• Perform hands‑on fabrication, testing, or mechanical assembly tasks to support prototyping or production ramp‑up.
• Maintain records of engineering changes, test results, and technical data.
• Coordinate with Quality and Production teams to ensure alignment with AS9100 and internal standards.
• Support First Article Inspections (FAI), process validations, and configuration control activities.
• Assist with time studies, process documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering Technology (or equivalent technical field); Bachelor’s preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or engineering support role, preferably in aerospace or defense.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 standards and defense manufacturing practices.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, and specifications.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and manufacturing documentation practices.
• Comfortable with mechanical tools, inspection instruments, and basic shop equipment.
• Strong problem‑solving and organizational skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with lean manufacturing, 5S, or Six Sigma principles.
• CAD or CAM software proficiency (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
• Exposure to composite, machining, welding, or electronic assembly processes.

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