Manufacturing Engineer 3

Chipton-Ross, Inc.; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chipton-Ross, Inc. seeks a Manufacturing Engineer III for a contract role on-site in Saint Augustine, FL.

The engineer will support the Manufacturing Engineering department by resolving build issues and nonconformances in real time, translating design requirements into manufacturable work instructions, and defining tooling and processes. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering with 4 years of related experience (or advanced degrees) and hands-on work in production environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 4 years in an engineering manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and interpret production specifications, diagrams, assembly drawings, and technical specs (English)
• Able to read drawings / wiring diagrams
• Experience with Cable Assembly and Cable Harness Assembly
• Electrical Soldering and Micro-Soldering; Solder Certified
• Experience with BOM and 3D CAD tools (NX/CATIA)
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and MS Office applications
• Experience reading electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and symbols
• Hands-on experience in a production assembly environment
• Ability to work any shift or extended work week as business needs requires
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds

Responsibilities

• Support Manufacturing Engineering in resolving build issues and nonconformances in real time
• Review and interpret aircraft design requirements for manufacturability and translate into manufacturing work instructions
• Define build processes and tooling with cross-functional teams
• Develop, release, and maintain Manufacturing Engineering documentation (work instructions, BOMs)
• Identify manufacturing processes and specialty tooling to improve efficiency and quality
• Provide technical liaison to production; troubleshoot tooling or process issues
• Deliver process training to production and support personnel
• Support site safety initiatives related to manufacturing processes
• Communicate with leadership, customers, and suppliers

Skills

Reading drawings

Electrical soldering

Cable assembly

Solder certification

Cable harness assembly

3D CAD tools

MES

MS Office

Wiring diagrams

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

CATIA

SAP

MES

CAD

Job description

Chipton-Ross is seeking multiple Manufacturing Engineer 3's for a contract opportunity in Saint Augustine, FL.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of work experience in an engineering manufacturing environment role; OR Masters in STEM field with 3 years of experience OR PhD with 0 years of experience.
• Ability to read and interpret production specifications, production diagrams, assembly drawings, and technical specifications (English).
• Able to read drawings / wiring diagrams.
• Cable Assembly.
• Cable Harness Assembly.
• Electrical Soldering.
• Micro-Soldering.
• Solder Certified.
• Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Experience with utilizing Siemens NX/CATIA CAD tools or applicable 3D CAD systems.
• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience reading/interpreting electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and/or schematics and symbols.
• Experience reading/interpreting detail, assembly, and installation drawings.
• Experience working hands-on in a production assembly environment.
• Ability to work any shift or extended work week as business need requires.
• Ability to work for extended periods of time at a workstation on a computer or similar device for up to 10 hours / duration of shift. Occasional extended periods of standing, bending, kneeling. Traverse unit/product and operate in manufacturing/production environment to include: tooling, stands, ladders, steps etc.
• Ability to be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Looking for an Engineer Manufacturing 3 to support our Manufacturing Engineering department. As a member of the Manufacturing Engineering department, you'll get to provide hands-on technical support to resolve build issues and nonconformances in real time.

Overview:

Manufacturing Engineers are the core integrators of the production line-they own the build by defining how the aircraft is assembled on the production floor. They interpret aircraft design requirements, develop manufacturable build plans, and author clear work instructions that guide technicians through each step. Manufacturing Engineers partner closely with cross-functional teams to establish build processes and tooling, while providing hands-on technical support to resolve build issues and nonconformances in real time. We provide innovative and practical technical solutions to complex problems, ensuring each aircraft is built as designed, delivered on schedule, and ready to meet mission needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and interpret aircraft design requirements for manufacturability and translate them into clear, executable manufacturing work instructions.
• Partner with Design Engineering, Production, Tool Design Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Quality to define build processes, incorporate drawing changes, and establish tooling requirements for current and new production.
• Develop, release, and maintain Manufacturing Engineering documentation, including work instructions, visual aids, and Bills of Material.
• Identify and define manufacturing processes and specialty tooling to improve production efficiency, product quality, and operator ergonomics.
• Provide technical liaison support to production personnel, troubleshooting build issues and resolving tooling or process-related problems.
• Develop and deliver process training to production and support personnel to ensure consistent execution of manufacturing methods.
• Support site safety initiatives related to manufacturing processes, tooling, and work instructions.
• Communicate effectively with multiple levels of leadership, customers, and suppliers.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Background in aircraft wire harness fabrication, cable installation, avionics, power distribution systems, and/or testing and troubleshooting of electrical system.
• Strong electrical experience and manufacturing process knowledge.
• Engineering degree in Manufacturing, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Experience using NX or similar CAD software.
• Experience using SAP and MES or similar.
• Demonstrated understanding of root cause / corrective action processes and techniques.
• Experience using RCCA tools such as Five Why, Pareto, fishbone, etc.
• Experience drafting, maintaining, and modifying work instructions and/or process specifications.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Bachelor's Degree is required. School must be accredited.

WORK HOURS:

4/10 workweek. 1st shift. 6 AM - 4:30 PM. This position will serve on-site at St. Augustine, Fl.