Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Aircraft

Markent Personnel; Sandpoint (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance Provided

Job summary

Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Aircraft position in Sandpoint, Idaho is seeking an experienced engineer to support final aircraft assembly, drive process improvements, and lead root-cause analysis. The role focuses on lean initiatives, configuration control, and cross-functional collaboration with Design, Quality, and Supply Chain.

Relocation assistance is provided. The candidate should have 7–10 years in manufacturing engineering, with a strong background in aerospace assembly, riveting, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 7–10 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in aerospace, marine, or related field.
• Final assembly line experience strongly desired with riveting and complex aircraft assembly.
• Proficient in Siemens NX CAD and PLM (TeamCenter) and ERP systems (Epicor E10 or SAP).

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.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Analytical skills

Leadership

Siemens NX

TeamCenter PLM

ERP (Epicor/SAP)

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Process optimization

Education

Aerospace Engineering degree

Mechanical Engineering degree

Industrial Engineering degree

Manufacturing Engineering degree

Tools

Siemens NX CAD

TeamCenter PLM

Epicor E10 / SAP ERP

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

Sandpoint, Idaho Location:

• 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).
• Lean / Six Sigma (Green Belt preferred).
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.