Manufacturing Engineer

Pacer Group; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Pacer Group seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to translate complex engineering drawings and parts lists into clear work instructions and drive continuous process improvements on the manufacturing floor.

The candidate should have hands-on floor experience and expertise in technical work instructions, composites fabrication or optical assemblies, and applying Lean methods to improve cost, quality, and delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years writing technical work instructions.
• 3+ years in composites fabrication and/or optical assemblies.
• 3+ years in a manufacturing floor environment.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Create comprehensive work instructions from engineering drawings and parts lists.
• Implement automation and advanced technologies to improve build efficiency.
• Lead RCCA and Lean Six Sigma improvement projects.
• Develop and implement manufacturing process improvements to reduce cost and improve quality.
• Support initiatives to accelerate product delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Apply engineering and manufacturing principles to improve production processes.

Skills

Technical Work Instructions

Composites Fabrication

Manufacturing Floor Experience

Engineering Drawings

Manufacturing Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace/Mechanical/Manufacturing

Tools

GD&T

SAP

LEAN SIX SIGMA

CREO/ProE

Tool Design

Job description

Duration: 12 Months (Potential for Extension Based on Performance & Business Needs)

Domain: Aerospace / Manufacturing Engineering

Application Deadline: 30th August 2026

Work Arrangement : Onsite

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Technical Work Instructions
• Composites Fabrication and/or Optical Assemblies
• Manufacturing Floor Experience
• Engineering Drawings & Parts Lists
• Manufacturing Process Improvement

Primary (Must-Have)

• Technical Work Instructions
• Composites Fabrication and/or Optical Assemblies
• Manufacturing Floor Experience
• Engineering Drawings & Parts Lists
• Manufacturing Process Improvement

Secondary (Good to Have)

• GD&T
• SAP
• Lean Six Sigma
• CREO / ProE
• Tool Design
• Automation & Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support manufacturing operations by translating complex engineering drawings and parts lists into clear, comprehensive work instructions and driving continuous process improvements.

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on manufacturing floor experience, along with expertise in technical work instructions and composites fabrication and/or optical assemblies. This role will focus on improving build efficiency, quality, cost, and delivery through advanced technologies and Lean manufacturing practices.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create comprehensive work instructions based on engineering drawings and parts lists.
• Implement automation and advanced technologies to improve build efficiency.
• Lead Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and Lean Six Sigma improvement projects.
• Develop and implement manufacturing process improvements to reduce cost and improve quality.
• Support initiatives designed to accelerate product delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Apply engineering and manufacturing principles to improve production processes.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience writing technical work instructions.
• 3+ years of experience with composites fabrication and/or optical assemblies.
• 3+ years of experience working in a manufacturing floor environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, team-oriented environment.

PREFERRED / DESIRED SKILLS

• Detailed knowledge of GD&T.
• SAP experience.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma manufacturing concepts and techniques.
• CREO/ProE experience with a focus on tool design.

BENEFITS

Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k)

EEOC Compliance

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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