Manufacturing Process Engineer

MOHR Talent; West Point (MS); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

MOHR Talent in West Point, MS seeks a Manufacturing Process Engineer who turns engineering drawings into practical manufacturing solutions. You will own manufacturing methods, write clear work instructions, and support first builds, NPI, and ramp-up to ensure consistent production.

You will apply Lean and Kaizen to improve quality, throughput, and layouts, working closely with machinists, welders, and assemblers.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace or defense.
• Practical engineering experience supporting machining, welding, metal fabrication, and complex assemblies.
• Experience translating build-to-print drawings into manufacturing processes and work instructions.
• Experience with NPI, production ramp-up, BOMs, and manufacturing layouts.
• A track record of Lean or Kaizen improvements.

Responsibilities

• Define manufacturing methods and build sequences for machined components and fabricated metal assemblies.
• Write clear instructions that help production teams build accurately and consistently.
• Support first builds, new product introduction, and production ramp-up.
• Troubleshoot machining, welding, fabrication, and assembly problems.
• Develop and maintain bills of materials and improve facility and assembly-line layouts.
• Implement Lean and Kaizen changes that improve quality, efficiency, and production flow.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Aerospace/defense experience

Build-to-print translation

NPI / ramp-up

Lean / Kaizen improvements

BOMs / layouts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

West Point, MS |Plant-based role |$125,000–$145,000 | Bonus

A growing aerospace and defense manufacturer is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer who enjoys turning engineering drawings into practical manufacturing solutions.

You’ll work closely with the people building the hardware, establish effective production methods, and help new products move into consistent, repeatable production. The role combines technical problem-solving with ownership of everyday manufacturing improvements.

What You’ll Do

• Define manufacturing methods and build sequences for machined components and fabricated metal assemblies.
• Write clear instructions that help production teams build accurately and consistently.
• Support first builds, new product introduction, and production ramp-up.
• Troubleshoot machining, welding, fabrication, and assembly problems.
• Develop and maintain bills of materials and improve facility and assembly-line layouts.
• Implement Lean and Kaizen changes that improve quality, efficiency, and production flow.

What You’ll Bring

• 7+ years of manufacturing engineering with experience in aerospace or defense.
• Practical engineering experience supporting machining, welding, metal fabrication, and complex assemblies.
• Experience translating build-to-print drawings into manufacturing processes and work instructions.
• Experience with NPI, production ramp-up, BOMs, and manufacturing layouts.
• A record of delivering measurable Lean or Kaizen improvements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred, or an Associate’s in Engineering Technology with equivalent experience.
• Ability to meet applicable export-control access requirements.

Why This Opportunity

• Own the connection between engineering drawings and finished hardware.
• Solve varied manufacturing challenges alongside production teams.
• Make improvements that directly affect how products are built.

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