Lead Manufacturing Engineer, TTP & MES/MRP

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with ESOP

Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

Paid time off and parental leave

Disability and life insurance

Bonuses based on performance

Job summary

CFD Research Corporation is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to bridge design, suppliers, and shop-floor execution for aerospace programs. In this hybrid role, you will lead hardware through Transition to Production, improve MES/MRP usage, and work with external suppliers to resolve build challenges.

Location is Hollywood, AL, onsite, with responsibilities spanning TTP, quality standards, and material traceability under AS9100.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Transition to Production (TTP): Lead hardware transitions into low-rate production with established sequences and documentation.
• Manufacturing Systems: Optimize MES/MRP utilization throughout design and TTP processes.
• Supplier Technical Management: Partner with suppliers on transfers, reviews, and bottleneck resolution.
• Shop-Floor Leadership: Serve as the primary floor technical authority across multiple teams.

Skills

Security clearance eligibility

US citizenship

Education

BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related field)

Tools

MES

MRP/ERP systems

SolidWorks

Job description

CFD Research Corporation is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to bridge design, suppliers, and shop-floor execution for aerospace programs. In this hybrid role, you will lead hardware through Transition to Production, improve MES/MRP usage, and work with external suppliers to resolve build challenges.

Location is Hollywood, AL, onsite, with responsibilities spanning TTP, quality standards, and material traceability under AS9100.