Manufacturing Engineer – Aero Engine Components

Veriipro; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Veriipro is looking for an individual with strong engineering drawing interpretation skills to join their team in Indianapolis, Indiana. This role will involve developing manufacturing process plans and supporting aero engine component manufacturing.

Applicants should have hands-on experience in manufacturing environments and be familiar with inspection planning and compliance. The position promises a dynamic work environment with opportunities to collaborate across teams.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience in process planning and inspection planning.
• Hands-on shop floor experience in manufacturing execution.

Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering drawings to ensure manufacturability.
• Develop manufacturing process plans including tooling and inspection stages.
• Support aero engine manufacturing processes.

Skills

Interpret engineering drawings

Process planning

Inspection planning

Hands-on manufacturing experience

Knowledge of aero engine manufacturing

Technical Instructions creation

FAIR/LAIR preparation

APQP/PPAP activities

QMS requirements knowledge

Process capability analysis

Tools

Minitab

Basic inspection instruments

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and specifications to ensure manufacturability and compliance
• Develop and maintain manufacturing process plans including operations, tooling, parameters, and inspection stages
• Create and integrate inspection plans aligned with process flow, FAIR/LAIR, and PPAP requirements
• Provide shop floor engineering support to ensure correct execution and resolve process-related issues
• Ensure compliance with process specifications, standards, and audit requirements
• Support aero engine component manufacturing including machining, assembly, and special processes
• Develop and maintain Technical Instructions (TI) and Work Instructions (WI) for production use
• Support APQP/PPAP deliverables including process flow, PFMEA, control plan, and capability data
• Assist in FAIR/LAIR preparation, review, and closure of observations
• Develop PFMEA and Control Plans to manage process risks and drive preventive actions
• Create dimensional matrices and support electronic data capture for process control
• Support measurement system definition and correct use of inspection tools
• Conduct Cp/Cpk studies and drive process improvement using data analysis
• Collaborate with Design, Quality, Production, and Supply Chain teams to resolve issues and improve performance

Required Technical / Functional Skills

• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, 3D models, and GD&T
• Experience in process planning and inspection planning for manufacturing environments
• Hands‑on shop floor experience in manufacturing execution and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of aero engine manufacturing methods (machining, fabrication, assembly, special processes)
• Experience in creating Technical Instructions (TI) and Work Instructions (WI)
• Experience in FAIR/LAIR preparation and review as per AS9102 Rev C
• Experience in APQP/PPAP activities as per AS9145
• Knowledge of QMS requirements as per AS13100
• Experience in PFMEA, Control Plan, and risk‑based process control
• Ability to define inspection methods and use basic inspection instruments
• Experience in dimensional characteristic matrices and electronic data capture (EDC)
• Process capability analysis (Cp/Cpk) using Minitab
• Exposure to external supply chain / supplier support activities