Manufacturing Engineer

AAA-USA Inc; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Lodging

Long-Term Programs

Multiple U.S. Locations

Relocation Assistance

Referral Programs

Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits

401(k) with Company Match

PTO & Holidays

Career Growth

Job summary

AAA USA Inc. is actively hiring experienced Manufacturing Engineers to support aerospace, defense, transportation, and advanced manufacturing programs nationwide.

You will work directly with production teams to improve methods, resolve build issues, and optimize processes while supporting DFM initiatives. The ideal candidate will independently manage day-to-day process improvements and collaborate with senior leadership on higher‑risk decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or a related field.
• 5–7 years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in aerospace or complex assembly.
• Strong CAD proficiency and ability to read engineering drawings, GD&T per ASME Y14.5.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with production teams to identify and resolve manufacturing and assembly issues.
• Improve methods, processes, ergonomics, work content, and production flow in assigned areas.
• Analyze build sequences and develop efficient, repeatable manufacturing processes.
• Use CAD models and drawings to understand design intent and improve manufacturability.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing drawings, models, and work instructions.
• Ensure changes are traceable to engineering requirements and maintain control of fit, form, and function.
• Support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) analyses and propose process improvements.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD software

ERP (Epicor/SAP)

Job description

Must be willing to travel/permanently relocate to Sandpoint,ID.

AAA USA is actively hiring experienced Manufacturing Engineers to support aerospace, defense, transportation, industrial, and advanced manufacturing programs nationwide. We are seeking hands‑on engineering professionals who can work directly with production teams to improve manufacturing methods, solve build issues, optimize processes, and support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have strong manufacturing engineering experience with the ability to independently manage day‑to‑day process improvements while recognizing when more complex or higher‑risk decisions require support from senior engineering leadership. This is an excellent opportunity to join long‑term manufacturing programs offering competitive pay, career growth, and opportunities to work with advanced production technologies and complex manufacturing systems.

Why Engineering Professionals Choose AAA USA:

• Competitive Pay.
• Paid Lodging.
• Long‑Term Manufacturing Programs.
• Multiple U.S. Locations.
• Relocation Assistance Available.
• Referral Programs.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits.
• 401(k) with Company Match.
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays.
• Career Growth Opportunities.

Essential Functions:

• Work directly with mechanics, technicians, and production personnel to identify and resolve manufacturing and assembly issues.
• Improve manufacturing methods, processes, ergonomics, work content, and production flow within assigned manufacturing areas.
• Analyze build sequences and develop practical, efficient, and repeatable manufacturing processes.
• Use CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation to understand design intent and identify opportunities to improve manufacturability.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing drawings, models, work instructions, process documentation, and other manufacturing engineering deliverables.
• Ensure manufacturing changes remain traceable to engineering requirements and maintain required fit, form, function, quality, and configuration control.
• Perform Design for Manufacturability (DFM) analysis and recommend design or process improvements to improve production efficiency and reduce manufacturing issues.
• Develop and present engineering recommendations and design‑change proposals to Design Engineering and manufacturing leadership.
• Support initiatives focused on reducing labor hours, production costs, rework, scrap, and manufacturing cycle time.
• Support tooling definition, fixture requirements, process development, and production equipment improvements.
• Assist with ERP and manufacturing system alignment, including eBOM/mBOM reconciliation, routings, work content, and production data.
• Identify root causes of manufacturing problems and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Production, Maintenance, and suppliers to resolve manufacturability and production issues.
• Support supplier manufacturability reviews and resolution of production‑related issues.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with applicable quality, safety, engineering, and customer requirements.
• Support continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and operational excellence initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in aerospace or complex assembly.
• Strong hands‑on understanding of machining, sheet metal, welding, composites, and mechanical or electrical assembly, with depth in at least one area and working knowledge across others.
• Strong CAD proficiency and fluency reading and interpreting engineering drawings, including GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Experience with DFM analysis and manufacturing‑specific documentation, or strong aptitude and willingness to build this capability.
• Working ERP experience such as Epicor or SAP, including eBOM/mBOM reconciliation and routings.
• Credibility on the shop floor, good judgment, root‑cause problem solving, and a track record of following through on assigned work.