Manufacturing Engineer

Design Hire LLC; East Hanover (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Hire LLC in East Hanover, NJ seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to transform designs into efficient production processes for aerospace programs. You will develop methods, set up production cells, and create build books and work instructions.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering, CAD experience (Creo preferred), and familiarity with Lean, DFx, and AS9100. You will review drawings, support testing, audits, and continuous improvement in a demanding aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience with CAD systems; Creo preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, machining, materials, electronics, and circuits.
• Experience in test planning, developmental/qualification/testing.
• Familiarity with vibration, thermal, environmental, and duty cycle testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement production process development, production methods, cell setup, layouts, routers, build books, and detailed work instructions for new and existing products.
• Specify, design, and coordinate manufacturing tooling, fixtures, and equipment, including tooling acquisition activities.
• Review engineering drawings for Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and manufacturability improvements.
• Support test failure analysis, troubleshooting, testing, and verification procedures for manufactured products.
• Conduct manufacturing audits and MBOM/EBOM alignment while supporting engineering changes and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

CAD (Creo)

Data Analysis

Test Planning

AS9100

Aerospace Manufacturing

Electronics

Education

B.S. Manufacturing Eng

B.S. Mechanical Eng

Tools

Creo

Job description

East Hanover, United States | Posted on 08/11/2026

Join a highly skilled engineering and manufacturing team supporting advanced aerospace and military equipment programs where precision, quality, and production excellence are central to every project. This Manufacturing Engineer will help transform engineering designs into efficient production processes while supporting complex component manufacturing, overhaul and repair, and next-generation product development. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to a technically driven organization operating within demanding aerospace standards and requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement production process development, production methods, manufacturing cell setup, layouts, production routers, build books, and detailed work instructions for new and existing products.
• Specify, design, and coordinate manufacturing tooling, fixtures, and equipment, including equipment and tooling acquisition activities required to support production capacity and operational needs.
• Review engineering drawings and product designs for Design for Manufacturability (DFM), manufacturability risks, production standards, and opportunities to improve component part manufacturing.
• Support test failure analysis, mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, acceptance testing, product performance testing, and verification of test procedures for manufactured products.
• Conduct manufacturing audits and evaluate Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM) and Engineering Bill of Materials (EBOM) alignment while supporting engineering changes, production issues, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience with CAD systems; proficiency with Creo is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, machining processes, material properties, electronics, and electrical circuits.
• Experience developing and executing test plans, developmental testing, qualification testing, and performance testing.
• Familiarity with vibration, thermal, environmental, and duty cycle testing methodologies.
• Ability to develop technical test reports and analyze engineering and manufacturing data to support product decisions.
• Experience working with AS9100 Quality Management Systems, AS9100 auditing, aerospace standards, and aerospace requirements.
• Exposure to FAA Certifications, EASA Certifications, aircraft manufacturing, military equipment, or aerospace manufacturing environments is preferred.

Design Hire is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affiliation Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility if hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.