Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Plant Professionals Staffing; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Plant Professionals Staffing seeks a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer II to advance high-precision aerospace manufacturing. You will refine machining processes, manage PRR activities, and design fixtures using CAD/CAM tools for production and quality teams.

The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, lean waste reduction, and strict quality controls per AS9100/ISO 9001. Strong collaboration across engineering, operations, and customers is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering or related technical discipline; equivalent combo with an Associate’s Degree may be considered.
• 4+ years hands-on manufacturing engineering in precision metalworking or machining.
• Solid experience with CAM programming software; GD&T (ASME Y14.5) knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate and refine manufacturing processes and manufacturing execution plans.
• Lead Production Readiness Reviews and maintain document control for specs and files.
• Design fixtures and tooling with CAD to support production and quality teams.
• Interpret customer blueprints and create in-process drawings for key machining and inspection cycles.
• Lead RCCA investigations and drive corrective actions using 5-Why, Fishbone, and Pareto methods.
• Provide shop-floor support and cross-functional communications with customers and suppliers.

Skills

CAD/CAM

GD&T ASME Y14.5

Lean Manufacturing

RCA Tools

PM Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Mastercam

Job description

Position OverviewWe are seeking a driven, hands-on Manufacturing Engineer II to support and advance high-precision manufacturing operations for critical aerospace applications. In this role, you will refine machining and manufacturing processes, collaborate cross-functionally to drive quality and shop-floor efficiency, and implement innovative engineering solutions.If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong technical problem-solving skills, and are motivated by continuous improvement, lean principles, and tight-tolerance manufacturing, we want to hear from you.Key ResponsibilitiesProcess Engineering & Production ReadinessManufacturing Documentation: Develop, evaluate, and refine manufacturing execution plans, operational travelers/routers within the ERP system, and detailed shop-floor setup sheets.Production Readiness Reviews: Lead internal Production Readiness Review (PRR) meetings and ensure document control of customer specifications and engineering files prior to manufacturing release.Cost Estimating & Tooling Design: Estimate manufacturing costs, establish labor time standards, and utilize CAD software to design custom work-holding, fixtures, and tooling for production and quality teams.In-Process Drawings & Blueprints: Interpret complex customer blueprints and generate detailed 2D in-process drawings to support critical machining operations and inspection cadences.Quality, Compliance & Continuous ImprovementRoot Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA): Lead non-conformance reporting (NCR) investigations and cross-functional root-cause analysis meetings using formal quality tools (5-Why, Fishbone, Pareto) to establish effective corrective actions.In-Process Inspection Lead: Direct engineering reviews of in-process inspection data, compile metrics for stakeholders, and manage disposition steps.Scrap & Cost Reduction: Work closely with Quality and Operations to identify, analyze, and eliminate scrap, utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles to drive waste out of the production facility.Regulatory & Quality Standards: Assist in writing and updating policies, procedures, and work instructions to maintain strict compliance with aerospace and defense quality standards (AS9100 / ISO 9001 / ITAR).Engineering Change Control: Support the Engineering Change Request (ECR) process to maintain revision control across customer models, drawings, and internal ERP records.Shop Floor Support & Stakeholder CommunicationHands-On Floor Support: Provide direct technical guidance, setup instruction, and process troubleshooting to machinists and shop personnel on new machining procedures.Technical Liaison: Serve as a key technical point of contact with customers, suppliers, and internal departments regarding product specifications, inquiries, and technical issues.Knowledge, Skills, & CompetenciesCAD/CAM Proficiency: Advanced experience using 3D parametric CAD modeling software for fixture design and hands-on familiarity with multi-axis CAM programming software.GD&T Expertise: Solid working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) principles (ASME Y14.5) and datum structure evaluation.Lean & Quality Tools: Practical mastery of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) tools and Lean manufacturing methods to build standardized work instructions and streamline workflows.Cross-Functional Leadership: Strong project management, technical writing, and communication skills to collaborate effectively across Engineering, Quality, Operations, and external stakeholders.Candidate QualificationsRequired Qualifications:Education: Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or a related technical discipline). An equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience may be considered with an Associate’s Degree.Experience: 4+ years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience within a precision metalworking or machining environment.CAM Software: Demonstrated experience with industry-standard CAM programming software.Standards & Certifications: Strong foundation in GD&T (ASME Y14.5), with a commitment to maintaining or acquiring professional certifications in GD&T, CAD design, and Six Sigma Green Belt principles.Preferred Qualifications:Aerospace Experience: 2+ years of manufacturing engineering experience within an AS9100-certified aerospace or defense facility.Advanced Certifications: Six Sigma Black Belt, professional CAD certification, or Project Management Professional (PMP) credential.You should be proficient in:Bachelor's DegreeSix Sigma ExperienceISO 9001 Certification ExperienceERP & MRP SystemsAS9100 Experienceasmemastercamsolidworks