Manufacturing Engineer II: Lean & Process Innovator

Sargent-Aerospace-; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Holidays/Vacation/Sick Time

401k Savings & Investment Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

HSA/FSA

Life & Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Sargent Aerospace & Defense is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer MEII to join our Tucson, AZ team. The role focuses on lean initiatives, process documentation, and manufacturability improvements across complex aerospace products.

The candidate will apply GD&T, solid modeling, and root-cause analysis to reduce costs, minimize waste, and enhance efficiency. U.S. citizenship is required and strong teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with 2 years of manufacturing engineering experience, or master’s degree in engineering or related field with experience, or associate degree with 4 years of experience.
• Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings and ensure blueprint compliance.
• Proficiency with GD&T, schematics, and inspection equipment.
• Proficiency in solid modeling and Lean Six Sigma principles.
• Hands-on engineering experience and reliability in attendance and punctuality.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Model safe behavior at all times.
• Promote a culture of Continual Improvement using Lean Six Sigma to drive quality and efficiency.
• Support the ME team with technical and general assistance.
• Interpret and maintain process documentation (routers, RWPs, SOPs, Work Orders).
• Evaluate and disposition non-conforming product.
• Provide technical data for front end business activities.
• Evaluate supplier issues and provide technical guidance.
• Perform engineering analysis to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Identify new technologies to improve process capability and controls.
• Review designs for manufacturability and define manufacturing processes.
• Design tooling and fixtures and coordinate capital equipment expenditures.
• Implement process documentation and train production personnel.
• Participate in engineering change process.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

GD&T

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Read assembly drawings

SOPs documentation

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in engineering

Associate degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Lean tools software

Job description

Sargent Aerospace & Defense is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer MEII to join our Tucson, AZ team. The role focuses on lean initiatives, process documentation, and manufacturability improvements across complex aerospace products.

The candidate will apply GD&T, solid modeling, and root-cause analysis to reduce costs, minimize waste, and enhance efficiency. U.S. citizenship is required and strong teamwork is essential.