Associate Manufacturing Engineer

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At Applied Aerospace, we design, fabricate, and test mission‑critical aerospace components for leading innovators like Space

X, NASA, Northrop Grumman, and Boeing. Every part we create reflects our relentless commitment to quality, reliability, and performance. Through precision engineering and purpose‑driven innovation, we’re helping take aerospace technology to new heights — and we’re looking for talented individuals who want to be part of that journey.

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for overseeing the fabrication of hardware and tooling in accordance with customer specifications and quality requirements. The ideal candidate will possess an engineering degree in either aerospace, manufacturing, or mechanical engineering. Applied Aerospace employs mechanical, aerospace, and manufacturing engineers at all levels of experience from entry level to highly qualified.

• Generating Assembly Manufacturing Instruction Documentation (MID) and reviewing with Program Manager and Quality Engineer for approval.
• Working with the Production Coordinators to ensure that production schedules are maintained, materials are available to support the schedules.
• Working with Operations to ensure that production schedules are maintained.
• Identifying to the Program Manager any resource requirements needed to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Direct customer communications as needed including teleconferences, Manufacturing Readiness Reviews (MRR’s), customer visits, etc.
• Support for Bids and Proposals, including labor and material estimates.
• Properly setting up a project in the Manufacturing Computer System. This includes Part Number Maintenance (et.al.) and accurate Bills of Materials).
• Generating all project Requests to Purchase (RTP’s) (or review and approve Manufacturing Resources Planning (MRP-generated Buy Reports). This includes routing RTP’s for approval through Quality, PC, PM, and Purchasing.
• Generating and maintaining “piece-part” routers for simple parts (i.e. clean/prime, machined parts, etc.)
• Follow all safety protocols, guidelines, and regulations.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, with a focus in aerospace, mechanical, or manufacturing.
• Associate level requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• General level requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering plus 5+ years’ experience.
• Senior level requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering plus 10+ years’ experience.
• Excellent technical writing and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations and best practices, including hazardous materials, hazardous waste management, air quality, and water quality.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and vendors.
• Detail‑oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Strong hands‑on experience with composites.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the Company.

Applied Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Applied Aerospace is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities or individuals who may need religious or medical accommodation.

If you need accommodation because of a disability, medical, or religious reason for any part of the employment process you can notify the Human Resources Department, and your request will be reviewed.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Defense and Space Manufacturing