Manufacturing Engineer Final Assembly & Aircraft Systems

DAHER; Sandpoint (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Daher’s Sandpoint, Idaho site seeks a Manufacturing Engineer for Final Assembly and Aircraft Systems to translate design intent into safe, repeatable installation processes. You’ll work hands‑on with mechanics, own build sequences, and support tooling and documentation.

The role spans from design input to production support, with 10% travel and compensation aligned with experience. Base salary ranges and a broad benefits package accompany this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in manufacturing, aerospace, or related field.
• Experience in aerospace, aircraft final assembly, or complex low‑rate assembly.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and 3D models.
• DFM capability and root‑cause problem solving.
• Knowledge of electrical, avionics, hydraulics, or other aircraft systems.

Responsibilities

• Work with mechanics to solve build issues, improve safety and quality.
• Own and improve FAL build sequences, routings, and manufacturing methods.
• Provide manufacturability input on new designs and changes.
• Reconcile eBOM and mBOM; keep ERP/PLM/drawings aligned.
• Create manufacturing drawings, CAD models, work instructions, tooling requirements.
• Partner with Design Eng., Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, Tooling, and Configuration Management.

Skills

Aerospace

Final assembly

DFM capability

Engineering drawings

3D models

Root cause analysis

Electrical systems

Avionics

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Epicor E10

SAP

Teamcenter

Siemens NX

Job description

Job Title

Manufacturing Engineer Final Assembly & Aircraft Systems

Who are we?

As an aircraft manufacturer, industrialist, industrial service provider and logistician, Daher currently has approximately 14,500 employees and achieved a revenue of 1.9 billion euros in 2025. With its family ownership, Daher has been focused on innovation since its creation in 1863. With locations in 15 countries across Europe, North America and Asia, Daher designs and develops value-added solutions for its aeronautical and industrial customers and partners

Daher's Idaho site, located in Sandpoint Idaho, a small outdoor community located between Lake Pend Oreille and Schweitzer Mountain, is home to Kodiak, a rugged mission ready 10-seat short takeoff and landing turboprop. The facility supports design, manufacturing, development, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) activities for the Kodiak 100 and Kodiak 900, serving customers worldwide. The team of approximately 300 employees builds airplanes starting largely from raw materials, all the way through painting, to final assembly, defining built by hand in Sandpoint Idaho. Beyond final assembly is comprehensive customer service, aircraft maintenance, technical support, and quality oversight, while continuing to engineer the next generation of Kodiak capability.

We are seeking to add a Manufacturing Engineer Final Assembly & Aircraft Systems to join the team closest to the aircraft, the mechanics, and the production challenges that matter. In this hands‑on role, you will own manufacturing engineering support for Final Assembly and aircraft systems, translating design intent into safe, repeatable, efficient, and configuration‑controlled installation processes.

The position may be filled at a developing, experienced, or senior level. Title, scope, and compensation will be aligned with the selected candidate’s experience and demonstrated capability.

Primary Role And Responsibilities

• Work side‑by‑side with mechanics to solve build issues, eliminate root causes, and improve safety, ergonomics, quality, and flow.
• Own and improve FAL build sequences, operation content, routings, and manufacturing methods for aircraft systems installations.
• Provide Design for Manufacturability input on new designs and changes, then carry practical solutions through implementation.
• Reconcile eBOM and mBOM content and keep ERP, PLM, drawings, models, and shop‑floor execution aligned.
• Create manufacturing drawings, CAD models, work instructions, tooling requirements, and technical change cases.
• Partner with Design Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, Tooling, and Configuration Management.

What You Need To Have

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience in manufacturing engineering, aerospace, mechanical, electrical, industrial, or a related field.
• Required experience in aerospace, aircraft final assembly, aircraft systems integration, or another complex low‑rate assembly environment.
• Practical knowledge of several aircraft systems, such as electrical, electronics, avionics, hydraulics, oxygen, brakes, fuel, flight controls, or environmental systems.
• Demonstrated production support, troubleshooting, root‑cause problem solving, and DFM capability.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and 3D models.

Especially Valuable

General aviation or aircraft FAL experience; eBOM/mBOM reconciliation; manufacturing drawings and CAD modeling; Epicor E10 or SAP; Teamcenter; Siemens NX; Lean or continuous improvement; and experience operating as a trusted technical partner to a lead or manager.

Why Kodiak Aircraft in Sandpoint?

Your work will show up directly on the aircraft. You will have meaningful ownership, broad cross‑functional visibility, and the opportunity to grow into greater technical or leadership responsibility. Sandpoint combines hands‑on aerospace work with Lake Pend Oreille and Schweitzer Mountain nearby.

Information Related To The Position

• The compensation range is $70,000 to $140,000 in base salary plus an annual target bonus.
• The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Daher considers a number of factors when determining salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, skills, and current market conditions.
• At Daher, your total rewards package is more than just your base salary as we offer a full benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life insurance, Short- and Long‑Term Disability, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and more.
• Approximately 10% travel. Individual contributor role.
• Daher will not be able to sponsor a person on a work visa in this position, which includes those who will require a transfer of visa sponsorship.

All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing an application with Daher, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact an HR representative.

Daher complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.