Manufacturing Engineer (Composite)

Axius Group, LLC; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Axius Group, LLC seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize composite aerospace manufacturing operations in Cincinnati, Ohio. You will evaluate production processes, drive efficiency, quality, and cost improvements across fabrication, assembly, and inspection.

You will partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering to improve manufacturability, support production readiness, and ensure compliance with aerospace standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience optimizing composite manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Ability to develop and maintain manufacturing work instructions and process specs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates existing composite manufacturing processes to improve throughput, yield, quality and cost.
• Analyzes production workflows, cycle times, labor utilization and equipment effectiveness to reduce waste.
• Develops manufacturing process improvements for layup, curing, trimming, machining, bonding, assembly and inspection.
• Leads root cause investigations and implements corrective actions related to defects and nonconformances.
• Creates and maintains work instructions, process specs, SOPs and production documentation.
• Supports tooling, fixtures and equipment improvements to enhance manufacturability.
• Applies Lean and Six Sigma to improve manufacturing performance.
• Partners with Design Engineering to support DFMs and improve manufacturability.
• Monitors production metrics and KPIs to prioritize improvements and monitor results.
• Supports qualification and validation of processes, tooling, materials and equipment.
• Assists with production readiness reviews, capacity planning and ramp-up activities.
• Ensures compliance with aerospace standards, customer requirements and regulatory requirements.
• Provides technical guidance to production personnel and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

DFM collaboration

Job description

Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer supports the optimization, improvement, and scalability of composite aerospace manufacturing operations. This position evaluates production processes, identifies opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and cost performance, and implements process improvements across composite fabrication, assembly, and inspection operations. The Manufacturing Engineer partners with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering to improve manufacturability, eliminate production bottlenecks, support production readiness, and ensure compliance with aerospace quality and regulatory requirements.

Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer supports the optimization, improvement, and scalability of composite aerospace manufacturing operations. This position evaluates production processes, identifies opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and cost performance, and implements process improvements across composite fabrication, assembly, and inspection operations. The Manufacturing Engineer partners with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering to improve manufacturability, eliminate production bottlenecks, support production readiness, and ensure compliance with aerospace quality and regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions

• Evaluates existing composite manufacturing processes and identifies opportunities to improve throughput, yield, quality, and cost performance.
• Analyzes production workflows, cycle times, labor utilization, and equipment effectiveness to eliminate waste and improve operational efficiency.
• Develops and implements manufacturing process improvements for composite layup, curing, trimming, machining, bonding, assembly, and inspection operations.
• Leads root cause investigations and implements corrective actions related to production defects, nonconformances, scrap, and rework.
• Creates, revises, and maintains manufacturing work instructions, process specifications, standard operating procedures, and production documentation.
• Supports tooling, fixture, and equipment improvements to enhance manufacturability, repeatability, and production efficiency.
• Applies Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies to improve manufacturing performance.
• Partners with Design Engineering to support Design for Manufacturing (DFM) initiatives and improve product manufacturability.
• Analyzes production metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to prioritize improvement initiatives and monitor results.
• Supports qualification and validation of manufacturing processes, tooling, materials, and equipment.
• Assists with production readiness reviews, capacity planning, and production ramp-up activities.
• Ensures compliance with aerospace quality standards, customer requirements, and regulatory requirements.
• Provides technical guidance and hands-on support to production personnel and cross-functional manufacturing teams.