Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Overview

Location:

Tempe, Arizona

Expected

Start Date:

Jan 19, 2026

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.

What You ll Do

• 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
• Lean Six Sigma certification
• Prior aerospace manufacturing experience
• Exposure to robotics, automation, or advanced manufacturing technologies
• CAD design experience

• 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.

This role includes time spent in both an office and manufacturing environment. Noise levels may be elevated at times, and exposure to typical manufacturing floor conditions should be expected.