On-Site Production Improvement Engineer

Bruce Aerospace, Inc.; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bruce Aerospace, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer focused on continuous improvement and on‑site support in Carson City, NV. The role aims to raise productivity, reduce costs, and improve quality through on‑the‑floor engineering, with product development remaining with the Engineering team.

Responsibilities include leading tooling/layout improvements, conducting trials, and driving lean initiatives. The position requires 20% travel, a related engineering degree, and 2+ years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
• At least two years of related engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, communication, and project coordination skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing documentation, process controls, and statistical process control.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, automation, controls, ERP/MRP systems, capital projects, or aerospace manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, prioritize, and implement manufacturing improvements.
• Develop and execute productivity projects with business cases, savings estimates, schedules, implementation, and verification of results.
• Evaluate and develop manufacturing methods, tooling, fixtures, equipment layouts, and process controls; conduct trials and validate changes.
• Lead equipment, automation, and capital improvement projects, evaluating return on investment and managing project milestones.
• Analyze labor efficiency, cycle time, throughput, yield, scrap, and rework to identify production constraints and implement engineering solutions.
• Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate routings, labor standards, work instructions, process controls, and ERP manufacturing data.
• Support quotations and pricing decisions with accurate manufacturing cost, labor, equipment, and capacity information.
• Support new product launches through manufacturability reviews, pilot builds, tooling, documentation, operator training, and production readiness activities.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Related engineering discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP/MRP systems

Statistical Process Control

Automation & controls

Lean manufacturing

Aerospace manufacturing

Job description

Bruce Aerospace, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer focused on continuous improvement and on‑site support in Carson City, NV. The role aims to raise productivity, reduce costs, and improve quality through on‑the‑floor engineering, with product development remaining with the Engineering team.

Responsibilities include leading tooling/layout improvements, conducting trials, and driving lean initiatives. The position requires 20% travel, a related engineering degree, and 2+ years of