Lead Assembly Manufacturing Engineer

Mras USA; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 88,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Onsite gym and wellness programs

Educational Assistance

401k vesting

Paid Time off

Job summary

ST Engineering MRAS is seeking a skilled mechanical engineer to support assembly for legacy and NPI programs, providing hands-on troubleshooting, developing work instructions, and leading tooling design.

You will review drawings, drive process improvements, mentor shop personnel, and collaborate across engineering, quality, and program management to ensure safe, efficient production.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field from an accredited university.
• 4+ years of technical engineering and hands-on experience with fabrication and mechanical assembly.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and specifications.
• CAD experience (Catia V5 preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide production troubleshooting support and daily direction to both hourly and salary manufacturing personnel.
• Develop and maintain assembly work instructions, repair plans, and vendor fabrication instructions.
• Design and implement new and revised assembly and inspection tooling.
• Review, interpret, and approve engineering drawings and specifications.
• Lead process improvement, driving labor hour and cycle reduction initiatives and enhanced productivity.
• Provide ME/DFM input on proposals, NPI design activity, and engineering change requests.
• Pursue new technology initiatives and R&D.
• Lead and support equipment upgrades through research, analysis, selection, purchase, and installation.
• Author SOWs for tools and equipment designed and manufactured externally.
• Ensure processes prioritize safety and ergonomics.

Skills

Strong communication

Reading drawings

An ability to interpret tolerances

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Catia V5

Job description

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Support all aspects of assembly for legacy and NPI programs to improve safety, quality, cost, delivery, and new technology development. The role is a mix of technical work and of hands-on troubleshooting with production tools, parts, and operators.

Who WE are and where WE are going

At ST Engineering MRAS, our employees have amazing opportunities to work on advanced technologies and systems that support thousands of customers and millions of people worldwide every day. From the first flight across the Pacific Ocean to developing highly complex structures for the most popular aircraft in the world, we have come a long way always with a can-do approach to problem solving while delighting customers with our high say-do ratio. We are looking for people with innovative ideas and the drive to help us grow into the future.

A pioneer in the production and assembly of complex aerostructures including aircraft and rocket components, engine nacelle systems, thrust reversers and advanced composite products, we apply the latest digital technologies and automation in composite design and manufacturing that are second to none. At ST Engineering MRAS, we are also rapidly augmenting our maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities leveraging the company’s expanded aircraft nacelle portfolio as well as it’s materials and processing expertise.

What YOU will do

• Provide production troubleshooting support and daily direction to both hourly and salary manufacturing personnel.
• Develop and maintain assembly work instructions, repair plans, and vendor fabrication instructions.
• Design and implement new and revised assembly and inspection tooling.
• Review, interpret, and approve engineering drawings and specifications.
• Lead process improvement, driving labor hour and cycle reduction initiatives and enhanced productivity.
• Provide ME/DFM input on proposals, NPI design activity, and engineering change requests.
• Pursue new technology initiatives and R&D.
• Lead and support equipment upgrades through research, analysis, selection, purchase, and installation.
• Author SOWs for tools and equipment designed and manufactured externally
• Ensure processes prioritize safety and ergonomics.
• Support FAA, NADCAP, AS9100, and Customer audit activity
• Investigate product quality issues and implement improvements related to RCCA and defect reduction.
• Participate in regular cross-functional meeting with operations, quality, design, and program management
• Lead activities related to factory layout and capacity planning.

Who YOU must bring to Succeed

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, from an accredited university
• 4+ years of technical engineering and hands-on experience with fabrication and mechanical assembly
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and specifications
• CAD experience
• This position involves access to export-controlled technology which requires U.S. Person status or government authorization. A ‘U.S. Person,’ as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62, includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, individuals lawfully admitted for permanent residence (green card holders), and individuals granted asylum or refugee status in the United States. To be considered for this position, you must either be a U.S. Person or fall within a legally recognized export control exception or authorization. If hired, you will be required to provide valid proof of such status.

Desired Characteristics

• Catia V5 experience
• Aerospace background
• GD&T experience
• Lean Manufacturing experience

At ST Engineering, we offergreat rewards,competitive pay,career advancementandgrowth opportunities.

Estimate salary range for this role:$88,200 to $127,300 per year.ST Engineering considers several factors with extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, education/training/certification, job level, and work location. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

As a full-time employee of ST Engineering- MRAS, you are eligible for our benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting from start date
• Health Flexible Spending Accounts
• Free Onsite Gym with weekly fitness classes
• Immediate 401k vesting
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time off (Permissive for exempt staff)

Employment Notice: Background and Drug Screening Requirements

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, successful completion of a background check and drug screening is a mandatory condition for employment. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results from these screenings.

It takes diverse talent to solve real-world problems. ST Engineering is deeply committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcomed. We’re proud to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other legally protected grounds. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s through our differences that innovative changes are made.

ST Engineering is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact our Talent Strategies team at 571-771-0101, or by email at [e-mail] .