Manufacturing Engineer

Defense and Development Enterprises LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense and Development Enterprises LLC in Weston, Florida is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support product development and manufacturing operations in an FAA-PMA and AS9100 environment. The role involves reverse engineering, CAD design, and documentation development to ensure QMS compliance.

Responsibilities include vendor evaluation, FAA submissions, product testing, and creating detailed work instructions while coordinating with FAA engineers and manufacturing QA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering from a US accredited institution.
• Familiar with FAA-PMA and ISO 9100 QMS requirements for manufacturing.
• Ability to work in FAA/AS9100 regulated environments and produce compliant documentation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reverse engineering processes including dimensional analysis and material characterization.
• Design and draft components using CAD software.
• Participate in vendor capability research, evaluation and selection.
• Complete FAA and AS9100 QMS documentation for applicable processes.
• Prepare FAA-PMA documentation for product submissions.
• Coordinate with FAA Engineering representatives as required.
• Evaluate new incoming products in accordance with QMS.
• Perform testing of new products in compliance with QMS standards.
• Develop detailed Work Instructions for production under QMS.
• Develop Packaging and Marking Instructions per QMS requirements.
• Collaborate with the Manufacturing Quality Engineer throughout production.

Skills

Reverse engineering

CAD drafting

Vendor evaluation

QMS compliance

Testing and validation

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

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Manufacturing Engineer

Full Time Professional Florida- Recruitment Only, Weston, FL, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1000

WHERE YOUR CAREER TAKES FLIGHT

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join a team where people are valued, growth is encouraged, and your contributions make a difference. Together, we’re committed to quality, excellence, and making an impact. Your next opportunity starts here.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Manufacturing Engineer supports product development and manufacturing operations within an FAA-PMA and AS9100 regulated environment. This position is responsible for reverse engineering, component design and drafting, product evaluation and testing, and the development of manufacturing documentation. The role works closely with Quality and other internal teams to ensure products, processes, and documentation meet FAA, AS9100, and internal Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out reverse engineering processes, including dimensional analysis and material characterization.
• Design and draft components using CAD software.
• Participate in vendor capability research, evaluation, and selection.
• Complete FAA and AS9100 Quality Management System documentation for all applicable processes.
• Prepare FAA-PMA-specific documentation for product submissions.
• Coordinate with FAA Engineering representatives as required.
• Evaluate new incoming products in accordance with the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Perform testing of new products in compliance with QMS standards.
• Develop detailed Work Instructions for production as required by the QMS.
• Develop Packaging and Marking Instructions in accordance with QMS requirements.
• Collaborate with the Manufacturing Quality Engineer throughout all stages of the production process.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering from a US accredited institution.
• Must become familiar with and adhere to Quality Management System (QMS) requirements for manufacturing under FAA-PMA and ISO 9100 standards.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

The physical demands described here are representative of those that are needed by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly expected to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee will frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, and occasionally climb or balance. The employee will frequently lift, move, and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities involved in this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the Employer.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, noise, dust, and varying temperatures depending on warehouse conditions and seasons. The employee may occasionally work near forklifts or other material-handling equipment. The work environment includes conditions where personal protective equipment (PPE) is used in accordance with safety standards.