Manufacturing Engineer- Aerospace & Defense

Job Title

Prestige Engineering has several openings right now with aerospace and defense manufacturers across Southeast Michigan — this posting represents all of them, not just one. Apply once and we personally review your background against all of them; we'll tell you which ones fit, and we respond to every applicant within 3 business days, even if it's not a match yet. Openings currently span precision machining and composites tooling to heat-treat process engineering and early-stage defense product development.

What You'll Do

• Support manufacturing planning, process development, and build execution in an AS9100/NADCAP-certified environment
• Work with composite tooling, precision CNC machining, metal fabrication, or heat-treat processes depending on assignment
• Interpret blueprints, GD&T, and aerospace specifications to ensure repeatable, compliant manufacturing processes
• Support first-article builds, process validation, and continuous improvement on the shop floor
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and program teams on defense and aerospace component programs

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent hands-on experience)
• Experience in an AS9100 and/or NADCAP-certified aerospace or defense manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with NX, Solid Works, or similar CAD/CAM software
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Person (green card holder) — this role involves ITAR-controlled technical data

Prestige Engineering is a Michigan-based staffing firm specializing in manufacturing and engineering placement across Southeast Michigan. Apply here — you'll hear from a recruiter within 3 business days about which of our openings fit your background.