Manufacturing Engineer: Lean Improvement & CNC Machining

Continental Aerospace Technologies™; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental Aerospace Technologies™ in Mobile, AL is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and improve manufacturing processes, ensuring production and quality standards are met. The role focuses on creating detailed work instructions, optimizing layouts, and coordinating with design and planning teams.

You will design tooling and equipment layouts, support Lean initiatives, and develop CNC programs to sustain production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and manufacturing drawings.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed manufacturing work instructions.
• Analyze and plan workforce utilization, space requirements, and process flow.
• Design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Confer with Purchasing, Planning, and Design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Specify equipment, materials, tooling, and gaging needed to perform operations.
• Evaluate products per design data and quality standards.
• Confer with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Confer with maintenance staff to troubleshoot production equipment issues.
• Train shop floor team members on production processes.
• Develop and identify continuous improvement opportunities in support of plant objectives and goals with an emphasis on Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Develop/alter CNC programs to support continuing production activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read & Interpret Blueprints

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

GD&T

CNC Machining

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Hand and Torque Tools

Safety Wires

Precision Measuring Devices

Analog and Digital Micrometers

Dial Indicators

Surface and Depth Gauges

Job description

Continental Aerospace Technologies™ in Mobile, AL is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and improve manufacturing processes, ensuring production and quality standards are met. The role focuses on creating detailed work instructions, optimizing layouts, and coordinating with design and planning teams.

You will design tooling and equipment layouts, support Lean initiatives, and develop CNC programs to sustain production.