Production Engineer
Listed on 2025-12-01
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Mechanical Engineer
$/yr - $/yr
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Job Type: Full-time | On-site |
DIRECT HIRE
Schedule: Monday to Friday | 1st Shift
Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship at any point.
About the CompanyA a well-established, rapidly growing aviation company with over 20 years of industry experience. We specialize in designing, assembling, and manufacturing high-quality aircraft brake discs and linings for the general and business aviation markets.
Position OverviewAs a Production Engineer, you will prepare design and certification data for replacement aircraft parts using reverse engineering practices in accordance with FAA AC 21.303-4. Your responsibilities will focus on ensuring design, material, and processing meet functional, safety, and manufacturing standards. You will build certification documents to demonstrate compliance for PMA (Parts Manufacturing Approval), while coordinating with internal and external teams and stakeholders.
This autonomous, project-based role offers growth opportunities in engineering leadership.
- Research part function, operating conditions, and failure modes (including criticality classification) to guide engineering decisions
- Draft sketches, models, and drawings of parts and assemblies using Solid Works
- Determine part tolerancing based on function, dimensions, manufacturability, and inspection requirements
- Specify materials and processes based on analysis and testing
- Prepare production drawings using ANSI/ASME Y14.5 GD&T and internal standards
- Develop certification documents in accordance with FAA AC 21.303-4 and obtain FAA approval
- Provide engineering support for sales, procurement, manufacturing, and receiving teams
Skills:
- 5+ years of relevant experience in design, certification, or manufacturin
g - CAD/3D modeling experience (Solid Works preferred)
- Familiarity with aerospace specifications and processes
- Knowledge of drafting standards and GD&T
- Strong technical writing skills
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Experience with aircraft components and systems strongly preferred
- Shop/hands-on experience preferred
- Reverse engineering experience preferred
- Understanding of FAA standards preferred
- Salary:
Commensurate with experience and skills - Paid sick leave and vacation
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with matching contributions
- Opportunity for advancement within the company
- Associate
- Full-time
- Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Location:
Granite City, IL
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