Manufacturing Engineer Supervisor - Aerospace

Harris Products Group; Macomb, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Electric's Government, Aerospace, and Defense Solutions (GADS) unit seeks a Manufacturing Engineer Supervisor to lead process and manufacturing engineering for aerospace-type hardware, ensuring compliance with AS9100 and customer requirements.

The role converts contract requirements into robust, repeatable manufacturing processes, leads multi-project teams, drives continuous improvement, and mentors engineers to grow capability within the GADS organization.

Qualifications

• A 4-year engineering degree is required.
• 5+ years in aerospace-type critical parts manufacturing and process engineering; 8–10 years preferred.
• Experience in CNC machining-centric operations; knowledge of titanium & Inconel machining preferred.
• Strong writing and communication skills; exposure to third-party audits is a plus.
• Experience with SPC, Lean & Six Sigma for continuous improvement.
• Proven track record of expanding team responsibilities and coaching engineers.
• Proficiency reading blueprints and GD&T; CAD competence required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement manufacturing requirements to meet customer specs (PFMEA, control plans, first articles).
• Define machining sequences, datums, cutting strategies, and in-process inspection needs.
• Collaborate with Quality on APQP and MSA/GR&R.
• Develop and improve aerospace-type manufacturing processes.
• Use data to drive process control and document work instructions.
• Support safety and compliance in operations.

Skills

Technical leadership

Written communication

Lean/Six Sigma

SPC/Statistical analysis

CAD/ CAM/Vericut

Blueprints & GD&T

Project management

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD software

CAM/Vericut

3D modeling

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer Supervisor - Aerospace

Location: Macomb - Mile
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Function: Corporate
Pay Grade and Range: USXX - Grade USXX Salaried 61 ($100,000 - $150,000)
Bonus Plan: Level IV: 15%; Level III: 10%
Target Bonus:15.0

Internal Candidate Eligibility Criteria:

1. Is a Lincoln Electric employee with at least 1 year of service
2. Is NOT on an active Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)

Position Summary

This role will lead the process & manufacturing engineering functions in Lincoln Electric’s Government, Aerospace, and Defense Solutions (GADS) business unit for aerospace-type hardware applications. This role is influential for increasing customer confidence in GADS manufacturing capabilities and leads the conversion of technical & contract requirements into robust, repeatable, and efficient manufacturing processes that comply with AS9100, customer requirements, and flight-critical quality standards.

Position Key Responsibilities

Process Development & Documentation

• Lead, prepare, and implement manufacturing requirements necessary to meet customer requirements, including for Part Qualification/Re-Qualification, PFMEA, Control Plans, First Articles, etc.
• Work with machining/tooling planners to define machining sequences, datums, cutting strategies, and in-process inspection requirements.
• Ensure risk mitigation is accounted for during process development to meet internal and external requirements.
• Partner with Quality on APQP and MSA/GR&R.
• Develop, industrialize, and improve manufacturing processes for aerospace-type hardware applications.
• Use manufacturing data to manage process control, develop & implement process improvement including creating and updating work instructions.
• Champion wide-ranging organizational improvement efforts leveraging Lincoln standard Continuous Improvement resources including tools, processes, and corporate experts.

Technical Support, Troubleshooting, and Leadership

• Coordinate multiple projects of med-high complexity and risk, including multiple sub-projects, and comprised of cross-functional and/or multi-site project team members.
• Assist Quality with MRB root cause analysis and technically sound repair planning.
• Support in technical training of Sales & Estimation and downstream process teams.
• Help identify engineering & key technical organizational capability improvement opportunities. Provide guidance and support to lower-level engineers and other technical roles.
• Maintains and actively supports improving safety of operations, adheres to safety procedures and regulations.
• Additional job duties as assigned

Essential Skills and Experience

• 4-year degree in an Engineering discipline required (Mechanical, Industrial, or related)
• At least 5 years in aerospace-type critical parts manufacturing and process engineering experience; 8-10 years experience strongly preferred
• At least 8-10 years of experience in manufacturing, ideally CNC machining-centric operations. Preference for understanding of machining processes for materials like titanium & Inconel. Knowledge of fixtures & tooling for machining preferred.
• Effective writing and communication skills, able to explain complex issues to a wide array of audiences. Preference for experience with 3rd party audits.
• Experience with SPC, statistical analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma).
• Proven track record of increasing individual responsibilities and developmental success of your team members.
• Computer proficiency, including M365, project management software, CAD competency (CAM, Vericut/simulation & 3D modeling a plus), also able to read blueprints and GD&T.

Physical Demands

The physical demands listed are representative of those required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.Employees frequently stand, walk, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and work from ladders or scaffolds; sitting is occasional. The role requires regularly lifting to 10 pounds, frequently up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Close vision is required.

The work environment described reflects typical conditions encountered in this role. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities. Employees are regularly exposed to electrical shock hazards and frequently to moving mechanical parts.

Attention - Third Party Recruiters

Lincoln Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Resumes submitted without a signed vendor agreement become the property of Lincoln Electric. No fees will be paid unless recruiting efforts are coordinated through the Recruiting Department.

Disclaimers

• This position will include access to data, technology, and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment with The Lincoln Electric Company (D/B/A Baker Industries) is contingent upon either verifying U.S. person status or obtaining any necessary authorizations. Applicants will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes and information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. The Lincoln Electric Company, at its sole discretion, may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals as whose access to export-controlled data, technology, and/or software source code may require authorization. The Lincoln Electric Company may also decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.

This position may have access to various types of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and/or information and tangible items subject to U.S. export controls, as well as be subject to certain customer/contractual requirements. Therefore, the individual selected for the position may be required to meet certain citizenship, immigration, and/or location-related requirements, as well as screenings, background checks and additional training. The Company, in its sole discretion, will determine whether to seek a contractual waiver or regulatory export authorization if required.

Employment is contingent upon meeting applicable qualifications, as determined by the Company, as well as adhering to all relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be modified at any time at the Employer’s sole discretion.

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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