Hands-On Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer

RAM Aerospace; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability & Voluntary Ben-

Employee Assistance Program

PTO & Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

401(K) Retirement with employer match

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Work Schedule

Job summary

RAM Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to work hands-on on the shop floor to optimize assembly of flight-critical hardware. You will design efficient workflows, troubleshoot bottlenecks in real time, and implement Lean solutions that improve safety and consistency.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering with operators, supporting Lean initiatives, standard work, and continuous improvement on a fast-paced production line.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering is required.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment supporting assembly operations.
• Lean principles (5S, One-Piece Flow, Visual Management) understood; continuous improvement experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean manufacturing initiatives on the assembly line to reduce cycle time and waste.
• Serve as technical first responder on the shop floor to troubleshoot and keep lines moving.
• Author and maintain clear Work Instructions and SOPs to ensure components are built to spec every time.
• Plan and facilitate Kaizen events with cross-functional teams to solve chronic production issues and improve line layout.
• Train and certify operators on new processes or equipment, focusing on process rationale.
• Monitor assembly equipment and coordinate with maintenance for preventative maintenance schedules.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering during NPI to ensure DFA and avoid production headaches.

Skills

Lean mindset

Technical writing

Problem solving

Communication

Education

B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

B.S. in Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

RAM Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to work hands-on on the shop floor to optimize assembly of flight-critical hardware. You will design efficient workflows, troubleshoot bottlenecks in real time, and implement Lean solutions that improve safety and consistency.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering with operators, supporting Lean initiatives, standard work, and continuous improvement on a fast-paced production line.