Lead Manufacturing Engineer - TTP & Flight Hardware (Onsite)

CFD Research Corporation; Scottsboro (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

ESOP

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

CFD Research Corporation seeks a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to bridge design, suppliers, and shop-floor execution on low-rate, flight-rated aerospace programs. In this hybrid role, you will lead hardware through Transition to Production (TTP) and drive compliance with manufacturing standards at the Hollywood, AL Engineering Test Center.

You will leverage MES and MRP systems to enhance material traceability and manage cost, schedule, and technical performance under AS9100 quality requirements.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related field).
• 5+ years in manufacturing engineering or hardware operations.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.
• Working knowledge of MES and MRP/ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Transition to Production (TTP): Lead technical hardware transitions into low-rate production, establishing assembly sequences, tooling, and build documentation.
• Manufacturing Systems: Optimize and improve MES/MRP utilization throughout the design and TTP process.
• Supplier Technical Management: Partner with suppliers on technical transfers, manufacturing reviews, and component bottleneck resolution.
• Shop-Floor Leadership: Serve as the primary floor technical authority, bridging design engineering, quality, supply chain, and shop technicians.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering experience

Security clearance eligibility

MES/MRP knowledge

Education

B.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

MRP/ERP systems

GD&T / DFM / DFA

Job description

CFD Research Corporation seeks a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to bridge design, suppliers, and shop-floor execution on low-rate, flight-rated aerospace programs. In this hybrid role, you will lead hardware through Transition to Production (TTP) and drive compliance with manufacturing standards at the Hollywood, AL Engineering Test Center.

You will leverage MES and MRP systems to enhance material traceability and manage cost, schedule, and technical performance under AS9100 quality requirements.