Manufacturing Engineer

Avantus Aerospace, Inc.; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantus Aerospace, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with a minimum of 2 years' experience in aerospace fastener manufacturing or precision machining to support production processes, tooling, process improvements, and quality initiatives for aerospace-grade screws and bolts.

Responsibilities include documenting cold heading and hot forge processes, supporting IPC, troubleshooting production issues, updating drawings in SolidWorks and AutoCAD, and creating work instructions and production

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing or mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
• Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint & Word.
• Experience creating detailed drawings in SolidWorks and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Document current cold heading and hot forge processes.
• Ensure products meet aerospace standards with first article inspection.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and quality issues on the production floor.
• Update process drawings and tooling drawings with SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Create work instructions and production in-process standards.
• Maintain and update production routers in ERP/MRP.
• Assist with tooling & fixture design and process validation activities.
• Collaborate with quality, production, and supply chain teams to resolve production issues.
• Manage multiple projects & deliver high-quality results in fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Skills

High energy

Self-motivated

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Production floor experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing or mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

The manufacturing engineer with 2 years min. experience in aerospace fastener manufacturing or precision machining environment. The engineer supports production processes, tooling, process improvements, and quality initiatives for aerospace-grade screws and bolts.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Document current cold heading and hot forge processes.
• Ensure products meet aerospace standards with first article inspection.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and quality issues on production floor.
• Update process drawings and tooling drawings with Solidworks and Autocad.
• Create work instructions and production in-process standards.
• Maintain and update production routers in ERP/MRP.
• Assist with tooling & fixture design and process validation activities.
• Collaborate with quality, production, and supply chain teams to resolve production issues.
• Manage multiple projects & deliver highâquality results in fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing or mechanical engineering, or other related discipline.
• High Energy, self-motivated, self-started, & team player.
• Excellent interpersonal skills working with all departments.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Power Point & Word.
• Ability to create detailed drawings in Solidworks and Autocad.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• Experience in manufacturing processes such as forming, turning, and milling.
• Comply with and enforce FIT HSE policies.
• Able to lift 30 lbs.
• Ability to work on production floor.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Posted Date03 Sep 2026

IndustryProcurement, Manufacturing & Transport