Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Aircraft

H.T. Prof Executive Search; Sandpoint (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Scenic location with outdoor activities

Strong community feel

Job summary

A prestigious Aircraft Manufacturer in Sandpoint is looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to enhance aircraft assembly processes and drive optimization initiatives. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering disciplines and 7-10 years of manufacturing experience, particularly in aerospace. The role involves supporting key manufacturing activities and requires expertise in Lean principles. The company offers relocation assistance and is situated in a scenic town with strong community amenities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing methods including mBOMs, routings, and tooling.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Lean manufacturing principles

Education

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

Tools

Siemens NX

TeamCenter

Epicor E10

SAP

Job description

Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Aircraft (110–120K + Bonus)

We have an exciting Senior Manufacturing Engineer opportunity available at a prestigious Aircraft Manufacturer located in beautiful Sandpoint.

This role plays a critical part in supporting final aircraft assembly, driving process optimization, strengthening root cause analysis, and ensuring on-time aircraft delivery.

Relocation Assistance is Provided

• Scenic lakeside mountain town.
• Four-season outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, skiing, fishing).
• Walkable downtown with restaurants and local shops.
• Short commutes and strong community feel.

Key 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.
• Ensure configuration control and incorporate design changes into manufacturing plans.
• Support make/buy decisions and cost analysis.
• Participate in MRB activities and risk mitigation.
• Train production teams on processes and best practices.
• Partner cross-functionally with Design, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 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.
• CAD proficiency (Siemens NX preferred).
• Experience with PLM (TeamCenter) and ERP systems (Epicor E10 or SAP).
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.