Senior Aircraft Manufacturing Engineer — Lean Leader

Tom Trese; Sandpoint (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Scenic lakeside location

Outdoor recreational activities

Job summary

A prestigious Aircraft Manufacturer in Sandpoint is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to enhance manufacturing methods and lead continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree in related fields and 7-10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, particularly in aerospace. Responsibilities include supporting aircraft assembly operations and conducting root cause analysis. Relocation assistance is provided, and candidates can enjoy a scenic lakeside lifestyle in Sandpoint.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience (aerospace, marine, or related preferred).
• Final assembly line experience strongly desired.
• Experience with riveting and complex aircraft assembly processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing methods including mBOMs, routings, tooling, layouts, and work instructions.
• Support aircraft structures, avionics installation, machining, and final assembly operations.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD proficiency (Siemens NX preferred)

PLM (TeamCenter)

ERP systems (Epicor E10 or SAP)

Job description

A prestigious Aircraft Manufacturer in Sandpoint is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to enhance manufacturing methods and lead continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree in related fields and 7-10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, particularly in aerospace. Responsibilities include supporting aircraft assembly operations and conducting root cause analysis. Relocation assistance is provided, and candidates can enjoy a scenic lakeside lifestyle in Sandpoint.