Manufacturing Engineer

Make an immediate impact. Bascom Hunter is building advanced aerospace and defense hardware. We’re looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to develop, scale, and optimize manufacturing processes from prototype through full-rate production. This role bridges design, production, and supply chain to ensure products are built efficiently, sourced effectively, and delivered to the highest quality standards.

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes:
  Define build sequences, tooling, fixturing, and work instructions for precision mechanical and electromechanical assemblies.
• Support new product introduction (NPI):
  Translate engineering designs into production-ready processes, including process validation, trial builds, and production ramp-up.
• Drive design for manufacturability (DFM/DFA):
  Partner with design engineering to improve producibility, reduce cost, and ensure robust tolerancing and inspection methods.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation:
  Develop routers, work instructions, inspection plans, and acceptance criteria aligned with engineering and quality requirements.
• Validate production readiness:
  Plan and execute First Article Inspections (FAI), process qualifications, and capability assessments to ensure stable, repeatable output.
• Improve production performance:
  Analyze yield, throughput, and cycle times; implement continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing principles.
• Support equipment and tooling selection:
  Define requirements, support capital justification, and assist with installation and commissioning.
• Resolve production issues:
  Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for nonconformances, yield loss, and process variability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally:
  Work closely with Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations to align on production goals, schedules, and compliance requirements.
• Support sourcing and supplier readiness:
  Partner with Supply Chain to develop RFQs, define technical requirements, evaluate supplier capabilities, and ensure suppliers can meet manufacturing and quality expectations.
• Contribute to cost and lead-time optimization:
  Provide should-cost input, process insight, and alternate manufacturing approaches to support competitive sourcing decisions.
• Assist with supplier production readiness:
  Support supplier process reviews, first builds, and issue resolution to ensure smooth transition from prototype to production.
• Ensure compliance:
  Adhere to AS9100D, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements, including special processes and inspection standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or similar (or equivalent experience)
• 2-5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering or production environments for mechanical/electromechanical products
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and specifications
• Experience developing manufacturing processes, work instructions, and production documentation
• Familiarity with process validation, First Article Inspection (FAI), and production readiness
• Working knowledge of supplier manufacturing processes and sourcing workflows (RFQs, technical evaluation, cost drivers)
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and data analysis tools (Excel or similar)
• Strong problem-solving skills with hands‑on production support experience

• Aerospace/defense background or experience in highly regulated industries (AS9100, special processes)
• Experience collaborating with supply chain on supplier selection, development, or cost reduction initiatives
• Knowledge of CNC machining, assembly processes, and precision manufacturing
• Familiarity with should-cost modeling or total‑cost analysis
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Familiarity with CAD tools (e.g., Solid Works, AutoCAD) and PLM/PDM systems
• Exposure to thermal management systems, rotating machinery (fans/pumps), or ECS components

ERP/MRP (Deltek Costpoint or similar), PLM/PDM systems, CAD viewers (e.g., Solid Works), SPC and measurement tools, MS Office/Teams/Share Point

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