Manufacturing Engineer

MOHR Talent; Caledonia (MS); On-site; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

MOHR Talent in Caledonia, MS is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead process development and production support for advanced aerospace and defense products. This hands‑on role spans machining, welding, fabrication, and assembly to ensure build‑to‑print parts meet stringent quality requirements.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in manufacturing engineering, a Bachelor’s in Engineering (or an Associate’s with equivalent experience), and a Lean/Kaizen mindset to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace or defense.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred, or an Associate’s in Engineering Technology with equivalent experience.
• Hands‑on experience with machining, welding, and metal fabrication processes.
• Strong skills in process development, BOMs, and work instructions.
• A Lean and Kaizen mindset with a record of driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop processes and work instructions for build-to-print parts.
• Lead new product introduction (NPI) activities and support production ramp‑up.
• Support the development of machined components and complex assemblies.
• Create and maintain BOMs, facility layouts, and assembly line layouts.
• Drive Lean and Kaizen initiatives to improve efficiency and quality.
• Work with cross‑functional teams to solve production issues and improve flow.
• Be a hands‑on resource across fabrication, welding, and machining.

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer
Caledonia, MS | In-Person | $130,000 - $155,000 /yr + Up to 10% Bonus | Full-Time

A well established and growing aerospace and defense manufacturer with a team that cares about their people is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer to lead process development and production support. This is a hands‑on role for a versatile engineer who loves working across machining, welding, fabrication, and assembly on advanced, high‑reliability products.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop processes and work instructions for build-to-print parts
• Lead new product introduction (NPI) activities and support production ramp‑up
• Support the development of machined components and complex assemblies
• Create and maintain BOMs, facility layouts, and assembly line layouts
• Drive Lean and Kaizen initiatives to improve efficiency and quality
• Work with cross‑functional teams to solve production issues and improve flow
• Be a hands‑on resource across fabrication, welding, and machining

What You Bring:

• 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace or defense
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred, or an Associate’s in Engineering Technology with equivalent experience
• Hands‑on experience with machining, welding, and metal fabrication processes
• Strong skills in process development, BOMs, and work instructions
• A Lean and Kaizen mindset with a record of driving continuous improvement

What’s In It For You:

• Lead NPI work on advanced aerospace and defense programs
• Broad, hands‑on exposure across machining, welding, fabrication, and assembly
• Collaborative engineering and production teams
• A stable, growing company with real room to build your career

Engineers who build things are hard to find. Apply today and take your career from blueprint to breakthrough!

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