Manufacturing Engineer at Superior Aerospace

Superior Aerospace, Inc.; Fridley (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

401k matching

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance 2x Wage

AD&D 2x Wage

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of

Job summary

Superior Aerospace Precision Machining in Minnesota is seeking an experienced Manufacturing / Process Engineer to support the design, development, and continuous improvement of precision-machined components for aerospace applications. This hands-on role ensures efficient, repeatable, and cost-effective production of high-quality parts.

You will interpret drawings, develop tooling, and drive process improvements while collaborating with operators and quality teams to meet stringent

Qualifications

• 10+ years of recent experience in aerospace, aviation, or precision manufacturing.
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Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T callouts, and 3D CAD models.
• Create, update, and manage 2D and 3D CAD models.
• Develop, document, and improve manufacturing processes for CNC and manual machining.
• Design and implement tooling, fixtures, and work-holding solutions.
• Build routing sheets, part travelers, and establish time and labor standards.
• Troubleshoot machining, programming, and process-related issues.
• Support quality, document control, and production workflow requirements.
• Partner closely with operators and production staff to meet part specifications.
• Drive continuous improvement, efficiency gains, and cost reduction projects.

Skills

Aerospace manufacturing

GD&T (ANSI Y14.5)

CNC machining

NC programming

G-code

Troubleshooting

Tooling design

Process improvement

Quality systems

Microsoft 365

Tools

MasterCAM

AutoCAD

BricsCAD

Microsoft 365

Job description

Looking for a dynamic workplace where you're valued and challenged? Join Superior Aerospace Precision Machining. We foster personal and professional growth through continuous learning and support. As part of our team, you'll enjoy competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement based on performance. Join us in delivering top-quality products and unparalleled customer support.

Our benefits package includes: 401k, 401k matching, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance 2x Wage, AD&D 2x Wage, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment

Superior Aerospace is seeking an experienced Manufacturing / Process Engineer to support the design, development, and continuous improvement of precision-machined components and assemblies for the aerospace and general aviation industries. This role is hands‑on and instrumental in ensuring efficient, repeatable, and cost-effective production of high-quality parts.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T callouts, and 3D CAD models
• Create, update, and manage 2D and 3D CAD models
• Develop, document, and improve manufacturing processes for CNC and manual machining
• Design and implement tooling, fixtures, and work‑holding solutions
• Build routing sheets, part travelers, and establish time and labor standards
• Troubleshoot machining, programming, and process‑related issues
• Support quality, document control, and production workflow requirements
• Partner closely with operators and production staff to meet part specifications
• Drive continuous improvement, efficiency gains, and cost reduction projects

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of recent experience in aerospace, aviation, or precision manufacturing
• Strong ability to interpret and apply GD&T (ANSI Y14.5)
• Solid understanding of process control, machining workflows, and routing
• Demonstrated troubleshooting ability with CNC, manual machines, and NC programming
• Ability to read and understand G-code, with parametric macro familiarity
• MasterCAM (2024 or newer) CAM programming proficiency
• Preferred CAD: AutoCAD or BricsCAD (2D drafting)
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience with quality systems, document control, and contract review

Additional Information

• This role has no direct supervisory responsibilities
• Other related duties may be assigned

Ideal Candidate Profile

You thrive in a hands‑on manufacturing environment, enjoy solving production challenges at the machine level, and bring deep experience in CNC machining, tooling design, and process engineering within regulated aerospace environments.

Background checks and drug screening are required for this position due to the nature of customer requirements and safety.