Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Aerospace / Lean Manufacturing

Moseley Technical Services, Inc.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Chandler, AZ to drive manufacturing excellence in an aerospace environment. You will lead Lean initiatives, PFMEA, and DFM collaboration with Design Engineering to accelerate new product introductions.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, strong problem-solving, and mentorship skills. On-site work in Chandler, AZ with opportunities to optimize processes and lead cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in a technical manufacturing environment.
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and PFMEA methodologies.
• Experience collaborating with Design Engineering on DFM and manufacturing process optimization.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Power BI, Visual Manufacturing or similar ERP/MES systems, and CAD software; SolidWorks is preferred.
• Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical initiatives without direct supervisory authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, throughput, cost, and operational efficiency.
• Lead and facilitate PFMEA activities while coaching Engineering and Quality teams on PFMEA best practices.
• Partner with Design Engineering to implement DFM principles, optimize manufacturing processes, and support successful product introductions.
• Identify and implement automation and advanced manufacturing opportunities to improve process capability and reduce cycle time.
• Analyze manufacturing and production data to identify trends, reduce defects, and improve process performance.
• Develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing standards, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Lead cross-functional manufacturing improvement projects involving Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Engineering.
• Support engineering changes, process validation activities, and production readiness.
• Mentor and develop Manufacturing Engineers through technical coaching, training, and engineering leadership.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

Six Sigma

PFMEA

Automation

Power BI

ERP/MES systems

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

Power BI

Microsoft Office

ERP/MES systems

Job description

Check out this new opportunity!

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Aerospace / Lean Manufacturing

On-site in Chandler, AZ

Target salary range: $83,400- $155,000

We are hiring a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Chandler, AZ, to drive manufacturing excellence within a growing aerospace manufacturing operation. This role requires experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, PFMEA, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), process optimization, automation, Power BI, ERP/MES systems, and CAD, with SolidWorks preferred.

This Senior Manufacturing Engineer will lead continuous improvement and operational efficiency initiatives while partnering with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Program Management, Design Engineering, and Manufacturing Engineering teams. The role will focus on increasing throughput, improving quality and process capability, reducing cycle time, supporting production readiness, and providing technical leadership and mentorship to Manufacturing Engineers.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, throughput, cost, and operational efficiency.
• Lead and facilitate Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) activities while coaching Engineering and Quality teams on PFMEA best practices.
• Partner with Design Engineering to implement Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles, optimize manufacturing processes, and support successful product introductions.
• Identify and implement automation and advanced manufacturing opportunities to improve process capability and reduce cycle time.
• Analyze manufacturing and production data to identify trends, reduce defects, and improve process performance.
• Develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing standards, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Lead cross-functional manufacturing improvement projects involving Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Engineering.
• Support engineering changes, process validation activities, and production readiness.
• Mentor and develop Manufacturing Engineers through technical coaching, training, and engineering leadership.

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in a technical manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience applying Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and PFMEA methodologies.
• Experience collaborating with Design Engineering on DFM and manufacturing process optimization.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Power BI, Visual Manufacturing or similar ERP/MES systems, and CAD software; SolidWorks is preferred.
• Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical initiatives without direct supervisory authority.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Manufacturing Engineering experience in aerospace, defense, medical device, automotive, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• SolidWorks experience.

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer

What to Expect

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense, manufacturing, government, and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have achieved our vision by building long-term relationships with customers and employees through integrity, transparency, and appreciation.

"We stand by our 30-year-old commitment of “World Class Service. World Class Company."