Manufacturing Engineer II (Machine Shop)

Aleron; Bertram (TX); On-site; USD 53,643 - 61,895; Full time

Job summary

Aleron is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (Machine Shop) in Bertram, TX for a contract-to-hire six‑month engagement in Aviation & Aerospace. You will act as liaison between the machine shop and engineering, driving manufacturability, CAD-to-parts workflow, and on-time delivery of rocket components.

You will research new manufacturing methods, improve cycle times, and collaborate with design and tooling teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• 5+ years in machine shop with responsibilities listed.
• 5+ years CAD software experience (Pro-E, CATIA, Inventor, SolidWorks, or NX).

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between machine shop and engineering teams.
• Provide feedback to engineers for time- and cost-efficient production methods.
• Ensure on-time delivery of rocket components from CAD models to finished parts.
• Research new manufacturing methods and production-related processes.
• Work with design team to ensure manufacturability of components.
• Manage lookaheads for long-lead tasks.
• Improve processes and cycle times.
• Implement quick changeover improvements.
• Be fully accountable for a set of hardware.
• Create work instructions.
• Identify issues, coordinate with quality for corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Tooling and Programming for job readiness.
• Conceptual design and sourcing of workholding.

Skills

CAD software

Machine shop experience

GD&T ASME Y14.5

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

Pro/E

CATIA

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

NX

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer (Machine Shop)

Location: Bertram, TX

Employment Type: Contract to Hire (6 months)

Industry: Aviation & Aerospace

Compensation: $38.94–$44.93 /hr.

Schedule: 40 hours per week.

About the Opportunity

• Key to rocket component production in a small, fast‑paced, passionate team.
• Drive design feedback and communication between engineers and manufacturing.
• Inputs determine success or failure of individual components and assemblies.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Supportive, team‑driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.
• People‑first environment that encourages bringing your authentic self.
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates.

What You'll Do

• Act as liaison between the machine shop and the engineering team.
• Provide feedback to responsible engineers and ensure the most time‑efficient and cost‑efficient method of producing components.
• Ensure on‑time delivery of rocket components from CAD models to tangible components/assemblies ready for testing.
• Research new manufacturing methods and production‑related processes.
• Work with the design team to ensure manufacturability of the components.
• Manage lookaheads for long‑lead tasks.
• Improve processes and cycle times.
• Implement quick changeover improvements.
• Be fully accountable for a set of hardware.
• Create work instructions.
• Identify issues, work with quality to provide and execute corrective actions.
• Work with Tooling and Programming to ensure job readiness.
• Conceptual design and sourcing of workholding.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience working in a machine shop environment implementing the responsibilities listed.
• 5+ years of experience with CAD software such as Pro‑E, CATIA, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, or NX.

What Sets You Apart

• Exceptional people interaction skills.
• A passion for creating, building, and making things happen.
• Advanced understanding of GD&T per ASME Y14.5 Standards.
• Ability to develop CAD models and create engineering drawings.
• Direct experience with process development in

1. Casting.
2. Forging.
3. Metallic 3D printing.
4. Sheet metal.

Experience with budgetary and schedule planning.

Some CNC programming experience.

Tooling expertise.

Experience programming CNC machines.

Experience setting up and running CNC machines.

Data analysis.

Capacity planning.

Startup experience.

Aerospace experience.

Additional Information

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F‑1 OPT STEM work authorization status.