Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Partnership Employment; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus 5%

Job summary

Partnership Employment is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer for an Oswego/Aurora, IL aerospace manufacturing and FAA repair business.

The role focuses on facility relocation, lean process design, equipment maintenance, safety strategy, and troubleshooting to ensure long-term performance of production, repair, and testing systems. You will lead design support, manage relocation logistics, develop MO/BOO/BOM in ERP, apply 5S/Kaizen/SMED, write SOP/SWI docs, and collaborate across operations and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field required (advanced degree preferred).
• 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, ideally in aviation/aerospace.
• Experience leading/supporting facility moves/relocations or major layout transformations.
• Hands-on equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and reliability engineering experience.
• Proven experience with Lean tools (5S, Kaizen, VSM, SMED, standardized work).
• Knowledge of aviation quality/regulatory standards (AS9100, NADCAP, FAA) a plus.
• Strong CAD, ERP/MRP, and data analysis skills.
• Excellent project management, communication, and cross-functional leadership abilities.
• Must be mechanically inclined with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or Lean certification preferred.
• Experience with CMMS systems and equipment reliability programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design support across the design-to-prototype-to-qualification process.
• Lead relocation logistics and shop floor layout using Lean principles.
• Develop and maintain MO, BOO, and BOM within ERP system.
• Apply Lean tools to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Write, review, and train on SOP/SWI documents and work instructions.
• Collaborate with operations and QA to improve KPIs (TAT, FPY, scrap).
• Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions for quality and safety issues.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD

ERP/MRP

CMMS

MS Office

Job description

We have afantastic Sr. Manufacturing Engineer position with a rapidly growing aerospace manufacturing and FAA repair business based out of Oswego/Aurora, IL. Pay is to 130/140K plus 5% bonus. Initial focus on facility relocation and process stabilization, with longer-term emphasis on continuous improvement. This role combines hands-on engineering, lean process design, equipment maintenance and safety strategy, and technical troubleshooting to ensure a smooth transition and long-term performance of production, repair, and testing systems. The successful candidate must have an excellent technical aptitude, be analytical and detail oriented, and be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a diverse product line.

Responsibilities:

• Design support at all stages of the design process from vetting to proposal, through design, manufacturing, and qualification testing until completion and product introduction.
• Lead and coordinate engineering activities for a full-site relocation, including logistics planning and the development of shop floor layouts using Lean principles to improve workflow, reduce waste, and optimize space utilization.
• Develop and maintain Manufacturing Orders (MO), Bill of Operations (BOO), and Bill of Materials (BOM) within electronic ERP system.
• Apply Lean manufacturing tools (5S, Kaizen, VSM, SMED, standardized work, visual controls) to improve efficiency and reduce variation.
• Write, review, train on, and support production with respect to SOP/SWI documents, product work instructions, and inspection processes.
• Collaborate with operations team to maintain or improve, KPIs such as TAT, FPY, and scrap/rework.
• Collaborate with QA team on root-cause analysis and corrective action activities for quality, performance, and safety issues.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field required (advanced degree preferred).
• 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, ideally in the aviation/aerospace industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading or supporting a facility move, production line relocation, or major layout transformation.
• Strong hands-on experience with equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and reliability engineering.
• Proven track record implementing Lean manufacturing tools and driving continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of aviation quality and regulatory standards (AS9100, NADCAP, FAA) a plus.
• Solid understanding of workplace safety regulations and procedures - OSHA requirements, safety engineering principles, and compliant equipment/system design.
• Strong CAD, ERP/MRP, and data analysis skills.
• Excellent project management, communication, and cross-functional leadership abilities.
• MUST be mechanically inclined with an eye for details.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or formal Lean certification preferred.
• Experience with CMMS systems and equipment reliability programs preferred.
• Background in CNC machining, composites, welding, aerospace assembly, or complex test systems preferred.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, 8D, and structured problem-solving methodologies preferred.
• Training or certification in safety (OSHA 30, NEBOSH, CSP, or equivalent safety engineering coursework) preferred.