Manufacturing Engineer – Aerospace, DFM & Process Optimization

AAA-USA Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Lodging

Long-Term Manufacturing Programs

Relocation Assistance

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

AAA USA is actively hiring experienced Manufacturing Engineers to support aerospace, defense, transportation, and advanced manufacturing programs. You will improve manufacturing methods, solve build issues, optimize processes, and support DFM initiatives across production teams.

The ideal candidate will manage day-to-day process improvements independently, with escalation for higher-risk decisions to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial, or related field.
• 5–7 years of manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace or complex assembly.
• Hands-on knowledge of machining, sheet metal, welding, composites, and assembly.
• Strong CAD skills and ability to read GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Experience with ERP systems (Epicor or SAP) and eBOM/mBOM reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with production teams to identify and resolve manufacturing issues.
• Improve manufacturing methods, processes, ergonomics, work content, and production flow.
• Analyze build sequences and develop efficient, repeatable manufacturing processes.
• Use CAD drawings to understand design intent and identify manufacturability improvements.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing drawings, models, and process documentation.
• Ensure changes stay traceable to engineering requirements and maintain control.

Skills

Process Improvement

Root Cause Analysis

CAD Proficiency

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Epicor

SAP

Job description

AAA USA is actively hiring experienced Manufacturing Engineers to support aerospace, defense, transportation, and advanced manufacturing programs. You will improve manufacturing methods, solve build issues, optimize processes, and support DFM initiatives across production teams.

The ideal candidate will manage day-to-day process improvements independently, with escalation for higher-risk decisions to senior leadership.