Manufacturing Engineer 3

Apex Systems; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer 3 in North Charleston, SC, on-site. The role supports aerospace manufacturing operations, leading manufacturing plans, IPT participation, and problem-solving in a hands-on engineering capacity within a production environment.

The ideal candidate has ABET-accredited degree and at least 5 years of aerospace experience, with expertise in producibility, lean manufacturing, and integration of electrical subsystems and aircraft interiors.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree or related field.
• Five+ years of aerospace value stream engineering experience.
• Experience developing and implementing manufacturing or build plans.
• Strong knowledge of producibility and lean manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement manufacturing plans to support production goals.
• Participate in IPTs to integrate technical solutions across disciplines.
• Develop and document build configurations and as-built drawings.
• Identify and implement conceptual designs while maintaining program architecture.
• Perform producibility analyses to ensure process capability.
• Resolve technical problems impacting performance, cost, or schedule.
• Validate production readiness of solutions for complex manufacturing challenges.
• Support production testing and aircraft subsystems.
• Apply lean principles to improve efficiency.
• Ensure alignment with electrical subsystems and aircraft interiors.

Skills

Aerospace Manufacturing

Manufacturing Planning

Producibility Analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)

Electrical Systems

Aircraft Interiors

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program (Engineering, Engineering Technology, CS, Math, Physics, or Chemistry)

Job description

Job#: 3053558

Manufacturing Engineer 3

Location: North Charleston, South Carolina (On-site)

Role Overview

This position supports manufacturing engineering activities and production operations for aerospace initiatives. The role involves leading and implementing manufacturing plans, participating in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and resolving technical problems. This is a non-managerial, non-leadership position focused on hands-on engineering contributions within a production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and implement manufacturing plans to support production goals.
• Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to integrate technical solutions across multiple disciplines.
• Develop and implement manufacturing plans and illustrations to define and document as-built configurations.
• Develop, identify, and implement conceptual designs while maintaining the program architecture for build.
• Conduct producibility and variation analyses to ensure manufacturing process capability aligns with requirements.
• Analyze design and build concepts to evaluate producible build definitions.
• Resolve technical problems that impact performance, cost, or schedule.
• Validate and ensure the production readiness of solutions to complex manufacturing challenges.
• Implement lean principles and technologies to improve efficiency.
• Support production testing, electrical subsystems, aircraft interiors, and other aircraft systems.

Required Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate of Science degree from an ABET‑accredited program in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry.

Experience: At least 5 years of engineering experience related to aerospace value stream activity, production testing, electrical subsystems, aircraft interiors, or other aircraft systems. Experience must include the development and implementation of manufacturing or build plans.

Technical Skills: Manufacturing Engineering, Production Planning, Aerospace Manufacturing Processes, Producibility Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, and experience with electrical systems and aircraft interiors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with commercial airplane systems, build plans, and electrical installations.
• Direct ownership of value stream build plans.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Work Authorization

• 120.15 is required. A "US Person" includes a US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Work Environment

This position is 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in North Charleston, SC. This role has variable shift availability, with a current need for the 2nd Shift (3:00 PM - 11:00 PM). Schedules may change based on business and production demands.

Everforth Apex is a world‑class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Benefits Overview

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• ESPP (employee stock purchase program).
• 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan).
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• Professional development: on-demand training program, access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.
• Full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

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Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.