Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Aircraft

Keystone Distinction Group; Sandpoint (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

A prestigious Aircraft Manufacturer located in beautiful Sandpoint, Idaho, is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer. This role is crucial in supporting aircraft assembly, enhancing processes, and ensuring timely delivery. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in relevant engineering fields and 7-10 years of experience, preferably in aerospace. Responsibilities include driving Lean initiatives and collaborating cross-functionally. Relocation assistance is provided, and candidates with strong analytical and leadership skills will excel in this position.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing methods including mBOMs and routing.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Train production teams on processes and best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

CAD proficiency

Lean / Six Sigma

Education

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

Tools

CAD (Siemens NX)

PLM (TeamCenter)

ERP systems (Epicor E10 or 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

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.