Manufacturing Engineer - 2nd Shift

RAM Aerospace; St. George (VT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability & Voluntary Ben.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

401(K) with employer match

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Work Schedule

Job summary

RAM Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize the main production floor, collaborating closely with technicians to streamline assembly of flight-critical hardware. You will design efficient workflows, troubleshoot bottlenecks in real time, and apply Lean solutions that improve safety and consistency on the line.

You will contribute to DFA in new products, create clear work instructions, and lead continuous-improvement efforts with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Pass a comprehensive criminal background check and drug screening.
• U.S. citizen or national, or lawful work eligibility under ITAR.
• BS degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment supporting assembly operations.
• Strong Lean principles knowledge with improvement project experience.
• Ability to translate complex engineering requirements into simple, step-by-step instructions.
• Practical troubleshooting and root-cause analysis (5 Whys) skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication across all levels of the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives on the assembly line to reduce cycle time and waste.
• Provide shop floor support and troubleshoot production bottlenecks.
• Create and maintain clear Work Instructions and SOPs for assembly.
• Plan Kaizen events with cross-functional teams to solve issues.
• Train and certify operators on new processes or equipment.
• Monitor equipment health and coordinate preventative maintenance.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering to ensure DFA in NPI.

Skills

Lean Mindset

Problem Solving

Communication

Technical Writing

Root Cause Analysis

Education

B.S. degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

Job description

Description

RAM Aerospace has been powering flight and space exploration since 1975, delivering precision solenoids, valves, actuators, LVDTs, and RVDTs for commercial, defense, and space applications. Headquartered in St. George, Utah, with a facility in Valencia, California, we build mission-critical components that the world's leading aerospace programs depend on. Join a team that builds the future of aerospace, on time, with excellence. Your career takes off here!

As a Manufacturing Engineer , you are the architect of efficiency on our main production floor. This is a "boots-on-the-ground" role where you will work directly with technicians to optimize the assembly of our flight-critical hardware. Your mission is to make the complex simple. You will design efficient workflows, troubleshoot production bottlenecks in real-time, and implement Lean solutions that make the operator’s job safer and more consistent. If you are an engineer who prefers the energy of the shop floor to the quiet of a cubicle, we want you to help us build the future of flight.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Process Optimization (Lean Focus): Lead the implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles on the assembly line. You will continuously analyze value streams to reduce cycle time, eliminate waste (Muda), and improve product flow.
• Shop Floor Support: Serve as the technical first responder. When production stalls or a fixture isn't working right, you are there to troubleshoot, problem-solve, and get the line moving again.
• Work Instructions & Standards: Author and maintain clear, user-friendly Work Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). You ensure that every product is built exactly to spec, every time.
• Continuous Improvement: Plan and facilitate Kaizen events with cross-functional teams (operators, quality, maintenance) to solve chronic production issues and improve line layout.
• Operator Training: Partner with supervisors to train and certify operators on new processes or equipment. You act as a coach, ensuring the team understands the "why" behind the process.
• Equipment & Maintenance: Monitor the health of assembly equipment and coordinate with maintenance to establish preventative maintenance schedules.
• New Product Introduction (NPI): Collaborate with Design Engineering to ensure new products are "Designed for Assembly" (DFA). You provide the manufacturing voice early in the design phase to prevent production headaches later.

Requirements

• Legal: Must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background check and drug screening.
• ITAR: Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum (due to ITAR requirements).
• Education: B.S. degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering is required.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience in a manufacturing environment supporting assembly operations.
• Lean Mindset: Strong understanding of Lean principles (5S, One-Piece Flow, Visual Management). Practical experience participating in or leading continuous improvement projects is highly preferred.
• Technical Writing: Ability to translate complex engineering requirements into simple, step-by-step instructions for operators.
• Problem Solving: Practical troubleshooting skills. You can look at a mechanical assembly issue and use root cause analysis (5 Whys) to find the solution.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills. You must be comfortable working with everyone from the assembler on the bench to the Operations Manager.

Preferred Skills:

• Basic knowledge of CAD (SolidWorks) for interpreting drawings or sketching simple tooling concepts.
• Familiarity with electro-mechanical assembly processes.

Why You’ll Love Working at RAM – Our Benefits

At RAM Aerospace, we believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, work-life balance, and long-term success.

Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance - Comprehensive coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
• Short-Term Disability & Voluntary Benefits - Additional protection and peace of mind when you need it most.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Confidential support for personal, financial, and emotional well-being.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays - Generous time off to relax, travel, and spend time with loved ones.
• Paid Parental Leave - Time to bond with your new addition and transition smoothly back to work.
• 401(K) Retirement Account - Plan for your future with our 401(K) retirement account, complete with an employer match.
• Tuition Assistance - Invest in your education and future growth with our tuition assistance program.
• Flexible Work Schedule - Balance your work and personal life with a flexible work schedule.

We are committed to creating an environment where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally.

EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity)

RAM Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. In addition, it is the policy of RAM Aerospace to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances where a particular employee works.

We welcome former military and law enforcement applicants!