Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Aerospace & Defence

MOHR Talent; Caledonia (MS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MOHR Talent seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for an aerospace & defense manufacturer near Caledonia, MS. This on-site role focuses on developing precision manufacturing processes, leading NPI readiness, and optimizing production layouts with Lean methods.

You will document procedures, BOMs, and workflows while collaborating with engineering, quality, and operations to ensure high quality and reliable manufacturing across complex assemblies.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in aerospace/defense.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering required.
• Strong knowledge of machining, welding, fabrication, and mechanical assembly.
• Experience developing manufacturing processes and production documentation.
• Experience supporting NPI, launches, or scale-up projects.
• Familiarity with BOM development, facility layouts, and workflow optimization.
• Lean, Kaizen, and continuous improvement experience.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration with production teams.
• U.S. person ITAR requirements (citizens or permanent residents).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and refine manufacturing processes for precision components and assemblies.
• Lead readiness activities for new product introductions and transitions to production.
• Provide technical expertise across CNC machining, welding, metal fabrication, and assembly.
• Create detailed work instructions, procedures, BOMs, and production docs.
• Assist with equipment placement, floor layouts, and workflow improvements.
• Identify and drive Lean/Kaizen-based efficiency and quality improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, operations, and production teams.
• Serve as a technical resource on process improvements and complex production needs.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

NPI

CNC machining

Welding

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

Process documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Job description

Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Aerospace & Defense

Advanced Manufacturing | Full-Time

Location: Near Caledonia, Mississippi | On-Site

The Opportunity

An established aerospace and defense manufacturer is seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to help advance production capabilities, introduce new manufacturing processes, and support the development of highly engineered defense systems.

This is an opportunity for an engineer who enjoys being hands-on, solving complex manufacturing challenges, and seeing projects through from initial development to full-scale production.

The ideal candidate brings a well-rounded manufacturing background and thrives in an environment where precision, innovation, and operational excellence are essential.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manufacturing Process Development: Design, implement, and refine manufacturing processes for precision components, fabricated structures, and complex mechanical assemblies.

• New Product Introduction (NPI): Lead manufacturing readiness activities, support new product launches, and facilitate successful transitions into production.

• Production Engineering: Provide technical expertise across CNC machining, welding, metal fabrication, and mechanical assembly operations.

• Technical Documentation: Develop detailed work instructions, manufacturing procedures, bills of materials (BOMs), and production documentation.

• Manufacturing Layout & Optimization: Support equipment placement, production floor configurations, assembly line layouts, and workflow improvements.

• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to reduce production inefficiencies, improve quality, and optimize manufacturing performance using Lean and Kaizen methodologies.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, quality, operations, and production teams to troubleshoot challenges and implement sustainable solutions.

• Engineering Leadership: Serve as a technical resource for manufacturing teams, providing guidance on process improvements and complex production requirements.

What We're Looking For

• 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably within aerospace, defense, or similarly complex precision manufacturing environments.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline preferred. Relevant technical education combined with substantial hands-on experience will also be considered.

• Strong working knowledge of machining, welding, fabrication, and mechanical assembly processes.

• Demonstrated experience developing manufacturing processes, work instructions, and production documentation.

• Experience supporting new product introductions, production launches, or manufacturing scale-up initiatives.

• Familiarity with BOM development, facility layouts, and manufacturing workflow optimization.

• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Strong problem-solving abilities and the confidence to work directly with production teams.

• Must meet U.S. person requirements under ITAR, including U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• High-Impact Engineering: Contribute to sophisticated aerospace and defense manufacturing programs where precision and reliability matter.

• Technical Ownership: Take an active role in shaping manufacturing processes, improving production capabilities, and solving real-world engineering ch