Manufacturing Engineer

The Fountain Group; Ridley Park (Delaware County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a 12-month onsite role in Ridley Park, PA. You will support development, refinement, and documentation of manufacturing processes for airframe components and assemblies related to the Chinook platform.

The position requires teamwork and a strong ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Engineering and 2+ years in manufacturing or production engineering, with experience in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Typically 2+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with mechanical assemblies or manufacturing processes, preferably in aerospace/defense/high-reliability industries.

Responsibilities

• Support development and refinement of manufacturing processes for airframe components and assemblies.
• Assist with producibility reviews and manufacturing readiness for new or revised designs.
• Translate drawings, models, specifications into practical manufacturing processes and work instructions.
• Define tooling, fixtures, jigs, and assembly methods to support efficient production.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and support root cause analysis for defects and process disruptions.
• Collaborate with design engineering to improve manufacturability, assembly sequence, cost, and quality.
• Maintain manufacturing documentation such as process plans and work instructions.

Skills

Teamwork

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Interpret drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Title

The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a prominent client. This position is located in Ridley Park, PA.

Job Description

• Location: Ridley Park, PA (100% Onsite).
• Pay: $58/hr W2.
• 12‑month assignment with high possibility of extension based on performance and budget.
• Shift: 7 AM to 4 PM.
• Support development, implementation, and improvement of manufacturing processes for airframe structures and assemblies supporting the Chinook platform.
• Work closely with engineering, production, quality, tooling, planning, and supply chain teams to ensure designs are producible, efficient, and compliant with program requirements.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Typically 2 or more years of experience in manufacturing engineering, production engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience working with mechanical assemblies or manufacturing processes, preferably in aerospace, defense, or another high-reliability industry.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, models, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience supporting problem‑solving activities such as root cause analysis or corrective action.
• Ability to work effectively in a team‑based environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support development and refinement of manufacturing processes for airframe components and assemblies.
• Assist with producibility reviews and manufacturing readiness efforts for new or revised designs.
• Translate engineering drawings, models, specifications, and requirements into practical manufacturing processes and work instructions.
• Help define tooling, fixtures, jigs, and assembly methods to support efficient production.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and support root cause analysis for defects, escapes, and process disruptions.
• Collaborate with design engineering to improve manufacturability, assembly sequence, cost, and quality.
• Assist in maintaining manufacturing documentation such as process plans, work instructions, and special process requirements.
• Support production line problem resolution using engineering analysis and structured problem‑solving methods.

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