Jr Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA in the United States is seeking an Aerospace Engineer to manage nonconformities and provide technical support across Production and Quality teams. You will create SAP records and maintain production documentation, review SOPs, and coordinate cross-functional plans to drive timely issue resolution.

The role involves leading Quality Gate activities, supporting on-time aircraft delivery, and identifying process improvements to boost safety, quality, and cost efficiency in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage production nonconformities (NCs), including rework, concessions, scrap, and corrective actions.
• Create and maintain SAP records (S03, S99, folio transfers) and production documentation.
• Review and update SOPs, Routine Verification Plans, and Quality Log Book entries.
• Provide technical support to Production and Quality teams, including engineering drawings, part numbers, processes, tooling, and manufacturing specifications.
• Monitor aircraft open points, coordinate cross-functional action plans, and drive timely issue resolution.
• Lead Pre-Quality Gate activities and support successful Quality Gate completion.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, and Supply Chain to maintain production flow and support on-time aircraft delivery.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance safety, quality, cost, and delivery performance

Skills

Nonconformity management

Cross-functional coordination

Documentation

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Fast-paced environment

Shift flexibility

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Job description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

As an Aerospace Engineer you will be responsible for;

• Manage production nonconformities (NCs), including rework, concessions, scrap, and corrective actions.
• Create and maintain SAP records (S03, S99, folio transfers) and production documentation.
• Review and update Standard Operating Instructions (SOIs), Routine Verification Plans (RVPs), and Quality Log Book (QLB) entries.
• Provide technical support to Production and Quality teams, including engineering drawings, part numbers, processes, tooling, and manufacturing specifications.
• Monitor aircraft open points, coordinate cross-functional action plans, and drive timely issue resolution.
• Lead Pre-Quality Gate activities and support successful Quality Gate completion.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, and Supply Chain to maintain production flow and support on-time aircraft delivery.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance safety, quality, cost, and delivery performance

Qualifications;

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, aircraft production, or Final Assembly Line (FAL).
• Experience with nonconformity management, manufacturing engineering, and cross-functional coordination.
• SAP knowledge and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and support 1st or 2nd shift as needed

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.