Manufacturing Engineer II (Welding)

Middletown; MIDDLETOWN (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive benefits package

Excellent career progression

Commitment to professional growth

Employee Assistance Program

Fully paid Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

Magellan Aerospace Middletown is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II (Welding) to support new and ongoing production programs. You will design manufacturing plans, tooling, and work instructions, and manage weld procedures with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and efficiency.

The role emphasizes NADCAP and customer audit readiness, capitalization of equipment, and training for welders and inspectors. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Aerospace Engineering or equivalent with ~2+ years welding experience.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and write technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design manufacturing plans for new and existing programs.
• Develop tooling, fixtures, jigs, shop aids, and handling equipment for welding.
• Maintain weld procedures, work instructions, and BOMs in ERP system.
• Lead weld audits, NADCAP certification, and customer audits.
• Provide training and certification for welders and inspectors.

Skills

Communication skills

Analysis and problem solving

Reading/interpretation of drawings

Written reports

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, and defence and space agencies worldwide. At Magellan we have over 80 years of collective knowledge and experience in the aerospace industry, and believe one truth: People create value.

Employees are our greatest resource in working towards a successful future, and together we build professional relationships that thrive. We know that personal development is fundamental to the success of every individual and invest in our employees.

When you are part of Magellan, you are part of the team!

POSITION SUMMARY

Magellan Aerospace Middletown has exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer II (Welding). This successful incumbent will provide process and manufacturing engineering support for new and/or ongoing production programs, projects with customers, various internal organizations, and appropriate internal personnel.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and design manufacturing plans for both new and existing programs.
• Plan and design special tooling, fixtures, jigs, shop aids, and handling equipment to support manufacturing processes.
• Develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing work instructions that detail each operation required to manufacture a component or assembly through the complete manufacturing process.
• Create and maintain bills of material using an ERP system.
• Assume overall ownership of manufacturing area(s) assigned in order to provide support with analytical problem solving and process troubleshooting, while interfacing with other functional groups, as required, to resolve manufacturing issues by implementing robust corrective actions.
• Provide assistance in estimating activities to support new business.
• Work alongside Quality Engineers to ensure that overall part quality objectives are achieved.
• Ensures the weld department meets all NADCAP and customer requirements. Leads all weld audits including NADCAP certification and customer audits.
• Research, evaluate, justify, and recommend capital equipment for the weld area. Prepare capital project requests and manage their implementation.
• Provides training and certification for all welders, weld operators, and weld inspectors. Works with HR to maintain records and ensures all training/certification documentation is kept up to date.
• Reviews weld procedures, processes, and documentation.
• Manages weld procedure qualifications and generating welding procedures to help the manufacturing and welding teams.
• Conducts failure analyses and cause analyses on welding issues.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent, with a minimum of 2 years related experience in welding.
• To perform this job successfully, it requires good communication skills. An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret engineering drawings, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

WHY MAGELLAN?

• Attractive benefits package
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Commitment to professional growth
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fully paid Tuition Assistance Program (where applicable)

Magellan Aerospace is committed to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities for all. We welcome all applications without regard to social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or religious belief, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state/province, or local law.

If you require an accommodation during the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let your Human Resources point of contact know and we will work with you, to the best of our ability to meet your needs.

Magellan Aerospace respects the privacy and confidentiality of personal information provided by candidates and shall not disclose to any external parties unless legislated.

Magellan may use an approved Artificial Intelligence (AI) note-taking tool to support the initial screening stage of its recruitment and selection process. All AI use is performed in accordance with Magellan’s privacy policies and applicable laws, including but not limited to equal employment opportunity laws. Personal information associated with any job application will not be shared with or retained by any third party. The AI note-taking tool does not in any way assess or evaluate a candidate in relation to the hiring process and is simply an administrative tool used by Magellan. Magellan retains the ultimate discretion to determine which applications proceeds through the initial screening process. If the applicant has questions or concerns about Magellan Aerospace’s AI note-taking tool, or wishes to opt out of its use, the applicant should notify Magellan Aerospace directly at any time during the recruitment or screening process.

This position requires access to technical data and necessitates that Magellan Aerospace obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, hires for this position – except U.S. Citizens, U.S. Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), will be required to go through an export licensing review process. Magellan Aerospace does not make recruiting or hiring decisions based on citizenship, immigration status, or national origin; however, if information access or export control restrictions based upon applicable U.S. laws and regulations would prohibit an applicant from working in this position without first obtaining an export license, Magellan Aerospace expressly reserves the right not to offer employment.