Manufacturing Engineer

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

Job summary

MOHR Talent is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Caledonia, Mississippi, for an in-person role at an aerospace/defense manufacturer. You will lead process development and provide production support across machining, welding, fabrication, and assembly on high-reliability products.

This hands-on position requires 7+ years in manufacturing engineering in aerospace/defense, a engineering degree, and a Lean/Kaizen mindset to drive continuous improvement and efficient, quality-focused production.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Machining processes

Welding

Fabrication methods

Process development

Lean & Kaizen

BOMs & work instructions

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Associate’s in Engineering Technology (equiv.)

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

Caledonia, Mississippi | 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

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At MOHR Talent, your progress is our passion. We are a national, minority-owned firm committed to empowering diverse talent. Our team provides personalized, growth-driven solutions whether you are looking for a new career move or eager to drive your enterprise further.