Manufacturing Engineer II

Northeast Tool & Manufacturing; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturing firm in Charlotte, North Carolina is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to support and improve manufacturing processes. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering and 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, preferably within an AS9100 environment. You will lead engineering reviews, manage inspection processes, and implement innovative solutions. The salary ranges from $80,000 to $130,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years’ experience in an AS9100 (Aerospace) environment.
• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering review of inspection results.
• Support traveler/router development in ERP.
• Research and implement cost reduction opportunities.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Advanced computer skills

Intermediate to advanced knowledge of GD&T

Strong critical thinking skills

Project management skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Associate’s Degree from an accredited college

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office Suite

Mastercam

Job description

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About Role

Northeast Tool is advancing the future of flight, and we’re looking for a driven Manufacturing Engineer II to help push aerospace manufacturing forward. Join a high-growth company where bold ideas, cutting-edge processes, and world-class craftsmanship come together.

In this role, you’ll support and improve manufacturing and programming processes, collaborate cross-functionally to drive efficiency and quality, and help implement innovative solutions on the shop floor. Your contributions will play a key role in scaling operations and delivering precision components to our customers. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are motivated by continuous improvement and technical challenges, we’d like to meet you.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead Engineering review of in-process inspection results, supplying data summary to perspective parties and initiating next steps for resolution.
• Lead Production Readiness Review (PRR) meetings by managing document control of customer files prior to manufacturing release.
• Support traveler/router development in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) to assist Production & Quality readiness.
• Develop, evaluate, and review manufacturing plans and set‑up sheets in support of the manufacturing process.
• Estimate manufacturing costs, determine time standards, and make recommendations for fixturing and process requirements.
• Utilize SolidWorks to design work‑holding, fixtures, and/or tooling to support Production, Engineering, & Quality functions.
• Produce in‑process 2D drawings to support critical manufacturing operations and inspection cadences.
• Support Engineering Change Request (ECR) process by helping to manage new customer drawings and models to ensure revision compliance, updating the company’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system accordingly.
• Define and maintain manufacturing processes by studying customer blueprints and testing manufacturing methods, tooling, and equipment.
• Assist in developing new and editing existing policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance to ISO9001, AS9100, & ITAR regulations
• Support non‑conformance reporting (NCR) by leading root cause analysis meetings utilizing RCCA tools to identify root causes, and support Quality in outlining corrective actions to drive continuous improvement, supporting and completing corrective action items where appropriate.
• Work cross functionally with Quality, Operations, and Production to detect, evaluate, and eliminate scrap, reducing the cost of manufacturing for the company.
• Research, identify, and implement cost reduction and optimization opportunities within manufacturing facility through lean manufacturing principles.
• Act as liaison with customers, vendors, and staff to answer inquiries, concerns, or complaints about outgoing product.
• Provide hands‑on technical support and instruction to manufacturing personnel on new machining procedures and processes.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite applications, SolidWorks and familiarity with Mastercam
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and Datum Structure Review
• Advanced ability to use lean manufacturing principles to create standards, work instructions, and waste removal/cost reduction
• Strong critical thinking and technical writing skills
• Intermediate to advanced understanding and experience in RCA and CAR methodology and tools; i.e. fishbone, 5‑why, pareto, scatter diagram, etc.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Project management skills and familiarity with applicable software and tools
• Ability to work cross‑functionally across multiple departments within an organization

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in a technical field from a four‑year college or university (Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degree strongly preferred)
• 5+ years related experience in a manufacturing environment; Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered with a minimum of an Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• 2+ years’ experience in an AS9100 (Aerospace) environment.
• Advanced knowledge of GD&T & datum structure review - GD&T ASME Y14.5 - 2018 foundational level certification, or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.
• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB), or higher, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA), or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB), or Master Black Belt.
• Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP)
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)

Pay Rate

$80,000 - $130,000, depending on level of experience and required/preferred qualifications.

This position requires accessto export‑controlled technical data and/or defense articles regulated by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must be able to certify that they are a “U.S. person” as defined by ITAR (22 C.F.R. § 120.62) and must maintain that status for the duration of access to controlled items/data.

For ITAR purposes, a “U.S. person” generally includes U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and certain protected individuals (e.g., refugees/asylees).

About Northeast Tool & Manufacturing

Northeast Tool & Manufacturing is a preferred supplier of precision machined parts and complex assemblies for the Aerospace, Defense, & Space industries. Our strong reputation for exceptional quality standards, innovative processes, and cutting‑edge solutions allows us to handle the most complex requests with ease.

Northeast Tool is a certified ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D facility, as well as ITAR DDC compliant. The company specializes in a diverse range of capabilities, including 5‑Axis Milling, Multi‑Axis Turning, & Wire EDM.