Aerospace Engineer

Aerospace Engineer at Autocam Medical

Brief

Description:

We are a leading aerospace and defense manufacturing company, specializing in high‑precision assemblies, complex components, and mission‑critical systems. Our team delivers engineering excellence to meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and compliance under AS9100 and defense industry regulations.

This Aerospace Engineer will support cross‑functional engineering projects from concept through delivery, ensuring technical compliance, cost control, and on‑time performance. This individual will bridge mechanical design, manufacturing, and customer requirements—combining strong project management expertise with hands‑on mechanical aptitude to support complex aerospace assemblies.

• Assist and lead technical programs, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to resolve technical challenges and maintain AS9100 compliance.
• Interpret and apply GD&T principles to design reviews and inspection planning to support manufacturing, inspection, and assembly stages.
• Support complex aerospace assembly activities, including bearing and bushing installation, riveting and manual machining operations, application of aircraft sealant, assembly sequencing and precision alignment practices.
• Utilize precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, CMM data) to support mechanical assembly validation.
• Support manufacturing readiness reviews, root cause analyses, and process improvement initiatives.
• Develop, track, and maintain project documentation—schedules, budgets, risk assessments, and customer communications.
• Engage with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure technical and contractual alignment.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Support or contribute to Catia model development and drawing revisions as needed.

• PMP certification (preferred).
• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt (preferred).
• Proficiency in GD&T interpretation and application (required).
• Experience with Catia or comparable CAD platforms (preferred).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort using precision measurement equipment (required).
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or other engineering discipline (required).
• Master’s degree in engineering management or business administration (preferred).
• 3‑5 years of experience in aerospace or defense industry engineering or project management (preferred).
• Demonstrated understanding of mechanical assemblies and complex engineered systems.
• Competent in the utilization of hand tools, sheet metal assembly, and manual machining.
• Hands‑on knowledge of aerospace assembly methods including bearing/bushing fitment, rivet installation, and sealant application.
• Experience evaluating mechanical tolerance stack‑ups and systems‑of‑fit.
• Familiarity with AS9100, DFMEA/PFMEA, and configuration management best practices.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Contract
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industry: Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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Nashville, TN $93,750.03 – $ (Contract)