Manufacturing Engineer Supervisor - Aerospace

Position Summary

This role will lead the process & manufacturing engineering functions in Lincoln Electric’s Government, Aerospace, and Defense Solutions (GADS) business unit for aerospace‑type hardware applications. It is influential for increasing customer confidence in GADS manufacturing capabilities and leads the conversion of technical & contract requirements into robust, repeatable, and efficient manufacturing processes that comply with AS9100, customer requirements, and flight‑critical quality standards.

• Lead, prepare, and implement manufacturing requirements necessary to meet customer requirements, including for Part Qualification/Re‑Qualification, PFMEA, Control Plans, First Articles, etc.
• Work with machining/tooling planners to define machining sequences, datums, cutting strategies, and in‑process inspection requirements.
• Ensure risk mitigation is accounted for during process development to meet internal and external requirements.
• Partner with Quality on APQP and MSA/GR&R.

• Develop, industrialize, and improve manufacturing processes for aerospace‑type hardware applications.
• Use manufacturing data to manage process control, develop & implement process improvement including creating and updating work instructions.
• Champion wide‑ranging organizational improvement efforts leveraging Lincoln standard Continuous Improvement resources including tools, processes, and corporate experts.

• Coordinate multiple projects of medium‑high complexity and risk, including multiple sub‑projects, and comprised of cross‑functional and/or multi‑site project team members.
• Assist Quality with MRB root cause analysis and technically sound repair planning.
• Support in technical training of Sales & Estimation and downstream process teams.
• Help identify engineering & key technical organizational capability improvement opportunities. Provide guidance and support to lower‑level engineers and other technical roles.
• Maintain and actively support improving safety of operations, adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Additional job duties as assigned.

• 4‑year degree in an Engineering discipline required (Mechanical, Industrial, or related).
• At least 5 years in aerospace‑type critical parts manufacturing and process engineering experience; 8‑10 years experience strongly preferred.
• At least 8‑10 years of experience in manufacturing, ideally CNC machining‑centric operations. Preference for understanding of machining processes for materials like titanium & Inconel. Knowledge of fixtures & tooling for machining preferred.
• Effective writing and communication skills, able to explain complex issues to a wide array of audiences. Preference for experience with 3rd party audits.
• Experience with SPC, statistical analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma).
• Proven track record of increasing individual responsibilities and developmental success of your team members.
• Computer proficiency, including M365, project management software, CAD competency (CAM, Vericut/simulation & 3D modeling a plus), also able to read blueprints and GD&T.

The physical demands listed are representative of those required to perform the essential job functions. Employees frequently stand, walk, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and work from ladders or scaffolds; sitting is occasional. The role requires regularly lifting to 10 pounds, frequently up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Close vision is required.

The work environment described reflects typical conditions encountered in this role. Employees are regularly exposed to electrical shock hazards and frequently to moving mechanical parts.

• This position will include access to data, technology, and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment with The Lincoln Electric Company (D/B/A Baker Industries) is contingent upon either verifying U.S. person status or…