Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Aerospace

Location: Onsite in Tempe, AZ (open to relocation)

About the Role: We are partnered with a well-established aerospace manufacturer specializing in advanced battery systems and energy storage solutions that support mission-critical applications across commercial, military, and general aviation. Their products are trusted in extreme environments where reliability, safety, and performance are non-negotiable.

This Senior Manufacturing Engineer will play a key role in advancing manufacturing processes across complex electronics and battery product lines. The position is highly visible within operations and offers strong opportunities for professional growth within a global aerospace organization.

• Lead the development, optimization, and validation of manufacturing processes to improve quality, safety, and productivity in a regulated aerospace environment
• Partner closely with production supervisors and operators to ensure processes are efficient, repeatable, and compliant with AS9100 standards
• Design and implement tooling, fixtures, and jigs to support precision assembly and machining
• Provide hands‑on technical support to manufacturing, troubleshooting equipment, process variation, and nonconforming material issues
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma tools to reduce waste and increase throughput
• Analyze manufacturing costs and identify opportunities for automation, efficiency gains, and cost reduction
• Lead root cause and corrective action investigations (RCCA) and ensure sustainable solutions are implemented
• Improve and maintain manufacturing documentation including routings, work instructions, and process controls
• Support new product introductions by leading the transition from engineering development to full production, including process validation and tooling readiness
• Initiate and execute engineering change requests and change orders
• Collaborate with operations leadership to support long‑term manufacturing strategy, capacity planning, and technology roadmaps
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning
• Utilize process data, statistical analysis, and digital manufacturing tools to drive data‑based decision‑making and capital investment justification

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering
• 5–7 years of manufacturing engineering experience within aerospace, defense, or another highly regulated industry
• Hands‑on experience supporting new product introductions
• Strong background developing process routings, work instructions, and PFMEAs
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across production, quality, engineering, and leadership teams

• Master’s degree in an engineering discipline
• Experience in a structured manufacturing or operations leadership development program
• Prior aerospace manufacturing experience
• Exposure to robotics, automation, or advanced manufacturing technologies

• Standard business hours, Monday–Friday, with flexibility to support overtime as needed
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and remain seated or standing for extended periods
• Reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals

This role may involve access to ITAR‑controlled data. Candidates must be a U.S. Person as defined by U.S. export control regulations or be eligible to obtain required government authorization.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Defense and Space Manufacturing, Manufacturing