Manufacturing Engineer - Vehicle Systems Producibility

PlanIT Group, LLC; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PlanIT Group, LLC seeks a Manufacturing Engineer (Skunk Works®) to bridge design engineering and shop floor execution in an advanced aerospace facility. You will lead producibility reviews, develop manufacturing plans, and generate work instructions while mentoring junior engineers.

This on-site, full-time role requires deep knowledge of vehicle systems, production operations, and CAD tools. Travel and occasional after-hours support may be needed, with DoD clearance preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience supporting aerospace vehicle systems in a production environment.
• 8+ years of experience with production operations and/or engineering.
• 8+ years providing design engineering with producibility inputs to shape build strategy.
• 5+ years CAD experience (CATIA V4/5, 3DX experience preferred).
• Experience in a Manufacturing Engineering position supporting program start-ups, assembly and production processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert across vehicle systems (fuel, hydraulic, electrical, ECS).
• Collaborate with design engineering, quality engineering, supply chain, EHS, and production operations.
• Provide producibility review inputs to shape engineering requirements for efficient builds.
• Create 3D manufacturing simulations to optimize build sequences and perform clash checks.
• Review designs and provide manufacturability feedback for cost reduction and performance impact.

Skills

Aerospace vehicle systems

Production operations

Producibility inputs

CAD experience

Manufacturing engineering

Tools

Confluence

JIRA

Job description

PlanIT Group, LLC seeks a Manufacturing Engineer (Skunk Works®) to bridge design engineering and shop floor execution in an advanced aerospace facility. You will lead producibility reviews, develop manufacturing plans, and generate work instructions while mentoring junior engineers.

This on-site, full-time role requires deep knowledge of vehicle systems, production operations, and CAD tools. Travel and occasional after-hours support may be needed, with DoD clearance preferred.