Manufacturing Engineer

Daher LLC; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in the Town of Florida, NY. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years in Manufacturing Engineering with expertise in metallic and composite assembly for large airframe structures. Responsibilities include creating detailed work instructions, supporting engineering changes, and defining manufacturing processes. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and proficiency with CATIA, PLM, and ERP systems are required. Competitive salary starts at $100,000 with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or production engineering for aerospace structures.
• Proven expertise in metallic and composite assembly for large airframe structures.
• Solid understanding of tolerancing principles.

Responsibilities

• Create, update, and maintain planning, operation breakdowns, and detailed work instructions.
• Support engineering changes and first-build activities.
• Define manufacturing and inspection processes aligned with technical, cost, quality requirements.

Skills

Time computation

Determinate Assembly (DA)

Assembly tooling & methods

Manufacturing processes

Inspection planning

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

Tools

CATIA

ERP (SAP preferred)

PLM (Teamcenter preferred)

Job description

**Job Title**Manufacturing EngineerAs an aircraft manufacturer, industrialist, industrial service provider and logistician, Daher currently has approximately 14,000 employees and achieved a revenue of 1.8 billion euros in 2024. With its family ownership, Daher has been focused on innovation since its creation in 1863. With locations in 15 countries across Europe, North America and Asia, Daher designs and develops value-added solutions for its aeronautical and industrial customers and partnersWe are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with strong expertise in metallic and composite assembly for large airframe structures. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of time computation, determinate assembly (DA) techniques, tooling methods, manufacturing processes, inspection planning, and planning creation/maintenance. Experience with composite and metallic detailed part manufacturing is highly valued.You will collaborate closely with design, procurement, quality, and other central functions, challenging and contributing to decisions that impact product manufacturability, quality, and cost.**Key Responsibilities**### **Manufacturing Engineering & Industrialization*** Create, update, and maintain planning, operation breakdowns, and detailed work instructions.* Support engineering changes and first-build activities.* Participate in Manufacturing Engineering Statements of Work (MESOW).* Define manufacturing and inspection processes aligned with technical, cost, quality, HSE, and schedule requirements.* Prepare and manage complete manufacturing folders (manufacturing/repair instructions, inspection instructions).* Support site change boards and develop action plans to resolve complex production issues.### **Process Development & Continuous Improvement*** Design and plan layouts for machining, forming, welding, plastics processing, assembly, and materials handling.* Improve manufacturing processes, tools, and methods to enhance efficiency and quality.* Investigate and resolve producibility issues.* Participate in value analysis, FMEA, and propose process and tooling improvements.* Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to optimize production flow.### **Tooling & Configuration*** Review and approve drawings, ensuring manufacturability and compliance.* Participate in tooling design validation and provide required technical data.* Collaborate with tooling and quality teams to integrate inspection plans into systems.* Support prototype manufacturing and validation of new tools.### **Costing, Planning & Data Management*** Produce RC/NRC cost estimates and schedules in response to RFQs.* Conduct Make/Buy analyses.* Create and maintain MBOMs, process plans, and material master data in ERP/PLM systems.* Monitor industrialization costs and drive actions to meet targets.* Ensure accurate creation and management of technical data within information systems.### **Cross-Functional Technical Leadership*** Represent the Manufacturing Engineering department in meetings with supervisors and production teams.* Provide technical support to internal customers, suppliers, and partners.* Contribute to new product introductions and innovation initiatives.* Participate in activity transfers when required by the industrial plan.## **Required Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.* **10+ years of experience** in Manufacturing Engineering, industrialization, or production engineering for aerospace structures.* Proven expertise in metallic and composite assembly for large airframe structures.* Strong experience in: + Time computation + Determinate Assembly (DA) + Assembly tooling & methods + Manufacturing processes + Inspection planning + AS9100 standards + MBOM creation and management* Proficiency with: + **CATIA** + **PLM (Teamcenter preferred)** + **ERP (SAP preferred)*** Solid understanding of tolerancing principles.* Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies (preferred)**Stuart Florida Site Requirements:**Pursuant to International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”), applicants for SELECT positions will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residence, or U.S. Immigration Status in order to meet the minimum qualifications for those select positions. All inquiries related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.**Information related to the position:**The compensation range starts at is $100,000 base salary. Any prospective offer will take into account the overall experience the successful candidate brings to the role. Offers to selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience. At Daher, your total rewards package is more than just your base salary as we offer a full benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and more.All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing an application with Daher, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact an HR representative.Daher complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.