Lead R&D Manufacturing Engineer

We are seeking a hands‑on, self‑driven and highly collaborative R&D Manufacturing Engineer to join our Advanced Technology team, supporting new development projects and industrialization of new products, tooling and manufacturing processes. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys spending time on the shop floor, building hardware, operating equipment, fabricating parts, and solving practical manufacturing challenges. You will work directly with technicians, operators, and engineers to develop and improve manufacturing methods, tooling, and assembly processes.

While experience in composite materials manufacturing is highly desirable, we welcome candidates from a broad range of manufacturing backgrounds including aerospace, automotive, industrial equipment, machining, tooling, fabrication and product development.

At ST Engineering MRAS, our employees have amazing opportunities to work on advanced technologies and systems that support thousands of customers and millions of people worldwide every day. From the first flight across the Pacific Ocean to developing highly complex structures for the most popular aircraft in the world, we have come a long way always with a can‑do approach to problem solving while delighting customers with our high say‑do ratio.

We are looking for people with innovative ideas and the drive to help us grow into the future.

A pioneer in the production and assembly of complex aerostructures including aircraft and rocket components, engine nacelle systems, thrust reversers and advanced composite products, we apply the latest digital technologies and automation in composite design and manufacturing that are second to none. At ST Engineering MRAS, we are also rapidly augmenting our maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities leveraging the company’s expanded aircraft nacelle portfolio as well as it’s materials and processing expertise.

• Fabricate, assembly and evaluate prototype parts, tooling and manufacturing demonstrators
• Operate and support manufacturing equipment
• Work directly on the shop floor and in the lab to develop and refine manufacturing processes
• Design, build and modify tooling, fixtures, jigs and assembly aids
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and assembly issues
• Perform process trials and document findings and lessons learned
• Demonstrate ability to design for manufacturing and production readiness

• Develop practical manufacturing solutions using available equipment, tooling and materials
• Fabricate or support fabrication of tooling
• Support equipment set up, qualification and process validation activities
• Evaluate new manufacturing technologies for future implementation
• Coordinate R&D builds, material ordering, trials and schedules
• Manage vendors, suppliers and external technology partners
• Support team initiatives and resource planning

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• Familiarity with CAD software such as NX, CATIA or equivalent
• Demonstrated interest in hands‑on manufacturing or prototype development

• Experience operating or supporting manufacturing equipment
• Experience with machining, additive manufacturing, assembly or other relevant manufacturing processes
• Experience designing and building tooling, fixtures, jigs and production aids
• Familiarity with composite fabrication processes
• Adaptable and proactive in finding solutions
• Comfortable working independently in a fast‑paced, ambiguous environment

At ST Engineering, we offer great rewards
, competitive pay
, career advancement and growth opportunities
.

Estimate salary range for this role: $92,000 to $138,100 per year. ST Engineering considers several factors with extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, education/training/certification, job level, and work location. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

As a full‑time employee of ST Engineering- MRAS, you are eligible for our benefits…