Manufacturing Engineer III

Pursuit Aerospace; Florida; Presencial; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Company holidays

Employee assistance program

Resumo da oferta

Pursuit Aerospace in Stuart, FL is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer III to lead moderately complex manufacturing efforts in aerospace production. You will own process plans, develop CNC programs, mentor junior engineers, and drive cost, quality, and productivity improvements on the shop floor.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 7+ years of manufacturing experience (10+ in aerospace) and US work authorization. Onsite work in Stuart is required.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience – OR – 10+ years aerospace manufacturing experience
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations

Responsabilidades

• Lead CNC turning and milling manufacturing efforts with technical direction
• Own development, validation, and improvement of manufacturing process plans
• Develop and optimize CNC programs to enhance quality, cycle time, and cost
• Serve as primary manufacturing engineering contact for customer interactions
• Lead tooling design, sourcing, and implementation
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective action for production issues
• Drive process improvements for first-pass yield and uptime
• Evaluate new equipment and technologies to improve operations
• Provide senior-level guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
• Develop and review cost estimates for products, tooling, and processes
• Ensure manufacturing documentation is accurate and standardized
• Support compliance with quality systems, safety standards, and regulations
• Spend 50%+ on shop floor to support operators

Conhecimentos

CNC programming

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Ferramentas

NX / Solid Edge

MS Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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Manufacturing Engineer III

Stuart, FL, US

About Us:

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.

Pursuit Aerospace has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.

About the Opportunity:

As a Manufacturing Engineer III, you build on your experience and technical judgment to lead moderately complex manufacturing efforts, drive process improvements, and support production readiness across aerospace manufacturing operations. You will take ownership of projects and initiatives that improve quality, cost, and productivity, working closely with cross-functional partners to resolve manufacturing challenges. As a senior engineer, you will provide guidance and informal mentorship to less-experienced engineers, contribute to best practices and standard work, and support a culture of continuous improvement and learning.

Location:Stuart, FL - Onsite.

Responsibilities:

• Lead CNC turning and milling manufacturing efforts, providing technical direction and support for complex setups, programming strategies, and process optimization.
• Own the development, validation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing process plans, ensuring robust, repeatable, and compliant production.
• Develop, review, and optimize CNC programs to improve quality, cycle time, and cost, while supporting standardization and best practices across programs.
• Serve as a primary manufacturing engineering point of contact for customer interactions, supporting issue resolution, blueprint interpretation, and implementation of engineering changes.
• Lead tooling design, sourcing, and implementation efforts, balancing manufacturability, cost, and long-term production needs.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for complex or recurring production issues, ensuring sustainable solutions are implemented.
• Drive process improvement initiatives focused on first-pass yield, throughput, and equipment uptime, with measurable performance results.
• Evaluate, justify, and support implementation of new equipment, tooling, and manufacturing technologies to improve operational performance.
• Provide senior-level technical guidance and informal mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers, supporting skills development and engineering consistency.
• Develop and review cost estimates for products, tooling, equipment, and processes, supporting quoting, capacity planning, and business decisions.
• Ensure manufacturing documentation—including process instructions, CNC programs, SOPs, and setup sheets—is accurate, standardized, and maintained.
• Support compliance with Pursuit Aerospace quality systems, safety requirements, and regulatory standards, promoting best practices within daily operations.
• Operate in a hands-on environment where engineers are expected to be on the shop floor 50%+ of the time supporting the operators and operations

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering AND at least 7 years of manufacturing engineering experience – OR – in lieu of a degree, at least 10 years of aerospace manufacturing experience
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering degree is preferred.
• Experience working in an AS9100 environment
• CAD skills preferred – NX / Solid Edge
• CNC milling and turning or precision machining experience.
• Proficiency in CNC programming, tooling design, and advanced manufacturing processes.
• Proficient in PFMEA, Control Planning, and measurement system analysis (MSA)
• Ability to work with metrology equipment or inspection in process control
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles, Six Sigma Green Belt certified preferred
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate across teams and with customers.
• Proficiency in CAD software, ERP systems, and advanced Microsoft Office tools.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to have prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 pounds.
• Personal protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses and safety shoes) is required on the shop floor
• Occasional weekend and evening work may be required to accommodate priorities, deadlines, and schedules.

Acknowledgements:

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Pursuit Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.