Manufacturing Engineer​/Tech Lead

Indianapolis, IN | 6 – 12 years of experience

• Understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings
• Knowledge of GD & T
• Experience in process planning and inspection planning
• Able to understand process specifications
• Experience in methods of manufacturing for the Aero engine parts
• Experience in creation of Technical Instruction / Work Instruction
• Experience in creation of First Article Inspection Report / Last Article Inspection Report (FAIR/LAIR) and Review as per AS9102 Rev c
• Experience in APQP / PPAP creation and Review as per AS9145
• Knowledge of QMS as per AS13100
• Experience in creating Dimensional Characteristic matrix and Electronic Data capture form
• Experience in creation of PFMEA & Control plan
• Experience in basic inspection instruments
• Process Capability Analysis (CP CPK study) using Minitab
• External Supply Chain Support

Interpret engineering drawings, 3D models, and specifications to understand design intent, tolerances, and functional requirements.

Apply GD&T principles to support manufacturability, inspection planning, and acceptance criteria.

Clarify drawing queries and support engineering change assessments from a manufacturing perspective.

Develop and maintain manufacturing process plans for aero engine components.

Define operation sequences, tooling, fixturing, process parameters, and inspection stages.

Ensure processes are robust, repeatable, and compliant with engineering and quality requirements.

Create and review inspection plans aligned to drawing characteristics and process risks.

Ensure inspection requirements are embedded into process plans and work instructions.

Support integration of FAI, LAI, and PPAP requirements into manufacturing processes.

Provide day to day shop floor engineering support to ensure correct process execution.

Troubleshoot manufacturing issues related to process capability, tooling, methods, and sequence.

Support first time right manufacturing and drive reduction of rework and scrap.

Interpret and implement process specifications, including special process requirements.

Ensure shop floor activities comply with approved specifications and standards.

Support internal and external audits by demonstrating process compliance.

Apply knowledge of aero engine manufacturing methods (machining, fabrication, assembly, special processes).

Support manufacturability and producibility assessments for new and existing parts.

Recommend process improvements to enhance quality, cost, and delivery.

Create and maintain Technical Instructions (TI) and Work Instructions (WI) for manufacturing and inspection.

Ensure instructions are clear, standardized, auditable, and user friendly for shop floor execution.

Update documentation to reflect engineering changes and process improvements.

Support APQP and PPAP activities during new part introduction and process changes.

Prepare manufacturing inputs for PPAP, including process flow, PFMEA, control plans, and capability data.

Interface with quality teams, suppliers, and customers for PPAP readiness and approvals.

Support preparation and review of FAIR / LAIR from a manufacturing perspective.

Ensure all manufacturing steps and inspection points support full design characteristic verification.

Assist in closure of FAIR observations and implementation of corrective actions.

Develop and maintain PFMEA to identify and mitigate manufacturing process risks.

Create and update Control Plans aligned with PFMEA outputs and process changes.

Drive risk based manufacturing controls and preventive actions.

Support creation of Dimensional Characteristic Matrices linking design, process, and inspection.

Enable use of Electronic Data Capture (EDC) for dimensional and process data.

Support data driven manufacturing and quality decisions.

Define and support the use of appropriate inspection instruments for manufacturing operations.

Ensure measurement…