Manufacturing Engineer

Cindavi; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cindavi is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to enhance our aerospace manufacturing processes. The successful candidate will lead technical discussions, assist program managers, and ensure project execution in complex projects. With a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and up to twelve years of experience in aerospace manufacturing processes like sheet metal forming, welding, and heat treating, you will contribute significantly to our success. We offer competitive compensation and a collaborative work environment in Phoenix, Arizona.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience.
• A strong background in aerospace manufacturing with deep, hands-on exposure to sheet metal forming, welding, and heat treating processes.
• Between seven and twelve years of relevant engineering experience in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in navigating SolidWorks models and drawings.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills for multiple priorities management.
• Experience with aerospace audits, Nadcap, or AS9100 standards is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Validate and refine manufacturing methods for new drawings with the estimating team.
• Investigate quality holds and develop robust rework and repair processes.
• Provide technical support to program managers across NPI and engineering change programs.
• Lead customer-facing technical discussions regarding project milestones and solutions.
• Act as a senior technical mentor for cross-functional teams and younger program managers.

Skills

Aerospace manufacturing expertise

Sheet metal forming

Welding

Heat treating

SolidWorks proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Tired of the same old routine? We're looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer who thrives on solving complex problems in high-revenue, low-volume production.

About the Position

We are expanding our engineering team and looking for a highly organized Senior Manufacturing Engineer to drive our aerospace manufacturing processes forward. In this role, you will be the technical backbone for our program managers, ensuring that our high-revenue, low-volume, and medium-to-high complexity projects are executed flawlessly. If you have a deep understanding of sheet metal forming, welding, and heat treating, and you excel in a team-oriented environment where your technical expertise meets customer-facing communication, we want you on our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner directly with our estimating team to validate and refine manufacturing methods for new drawings, ensuring our quotes are built on solid, practical engineering foundations.
• Serve as a critical member of our Material Review Board (MRB) team, investigating quality holds and developing robust rework and repair processes that strictly adhere to aerospace specifications.
• Provide dedicated technical support to four program managers across multiple New Product Introduction (NPI) and engineering change programs, acting as the subject matter expert for manufacturing capabilities.
• Lead customer-facing technical discussions, confidently presenting project milestones, timelines, and engineering solutions to our aerospace clients.
• Act as a senior technical mentor, bringing a positive and organized influence to our cross-functional teams and younger program managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience
• A strong background in aerospace manufacturing with deep, hands-on exposure to sheet metal forming, welding, and heat treating processes.
• Between seven and twelve years of relevant engineering experience, demonstrating a track record of maturity and technical depth in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in navigating SolidWorks models and drawings to effectively review and communicate design and manufacturing requirements.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills, with the proven ability to juggle multiple priorities across estimating, MRB, and NPI while clearly presenting technical information to both internal teams and external customers.
• Experience with aerospace audits, Nadcap, or AS9100 standards is highly desirable.

Join a team where your technical skills and leadership directly impact our success and the satisfaction of our aerospace customers. We offer a collaborative environment, competitive compensation, and the flexibility you need to maintain a healthy work-life balance. If you're ready to make a significant impact, apply now!