Senior Aircraft Manufacturing Engineer

StaffEagle LLC; Sandpoint (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

StaffEagle LLC in Sandpoint, Idaho is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support aircraft manufacturing operations. You will work with production mechanics, engineering, and cross-functional teams to solve manufacturing challenges and improve assembly processes.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, with direct aircraft manufacturing experience, and a bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, aerospace preferred.
• Direct aircraft manufacturing experience required.
• Proficiency with CAD, GD&T, DFM and ERP systems.
• Experience with eBOM/mBOM, routings and manufacturing documentation.

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve aircraft manufacturing and build issues with production teams.
• Improve methods, sequencing, ergonomics and overall production flow.
• Support fabrication, subassembly and final assembly processes.
• Perform CAD, drawing interpretation, GD&T analysis and translate to drawings.
• Develop tooling, fixtures and manufacturing processes; pursue Lean improvements.
• Collaborate with Engineering to address production issues and data structures.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Root-cause analysis

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD software

GD&T

ERP systems

eBOM/mBOM

DFM

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Position Overview

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Sandpoint, ID

Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support aircraft manufacturing operations in Sandpoint, Idaho. This role will work closely with production mechanics, engineering, and other cross-functional teams to solve manufacturing challenges and improve aircraft build processes.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, including significant hands‑on experience in aerospace and aircraft manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Work directly with mechanics and production teams to identify and resolve aircraft manufacturing and build issues.
• Improve manufacturing methods, production sequencing, ergonomics, work content, and overall production flow.
• Support fabrication, subassembly, and final assembly manufacturing processes.
• Perform CAD, drawing interpretation, DFM, and GD&T analysis.
• Create and update manufacturing drawings, models, and documentation to meet fit, form, and function requirements.
• Conduct root‑cause analysis and implement corrective actions for manufacturing issues.
• Identify opportunities to reduce labor hours, rework, scrap, and production bottlenecks.
• Develop and improve tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing processes.
• Manage ERP alignment, eBOM/mBOM reconciliation, routings, and production data structures.
• Collaborate with Engineering when manufacturing documentation or processes do not adequately address production issues.
• Support continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Partner with Production, Quality, Engineering, and other teams to improve manufacturing efficiency and product quality.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, including extensive aerospace experience.
• Direct aircraft manufacturing experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong experience with:
• CAD
• Engineering drawings
• GD&T
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
• Manufacturing methods and process development
• Hands‑on knowledge of manufacturing processes such as:
• Machining
• Sheet metal
• Welding
• Composites
• Mechanical and electrical assembly
• Experience working with ERP systems, eBOMs, mBOMs, routings, and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong root‑cause analysis and corrective‑action experience.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.