Manufacturing Engineer

Sonaca North America is driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence. As a leading provider of aerospace and defense solutions, we are dedicated to making air and space travel safe and sustainable. We have 11 locations across North America and our engineering expertise and operational excellence set us apart from the competition. Since the beginning in 1948, we have a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services that are reliable, safe, and efficient.

Our team of experts is dedicated to staying ahead of the curve in the aerospace and defense industry, utilizing the latest technologies and processes to ensure that we deliver the best possible solutions to our customers.

We are currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer
. With minimal supervision, the Manufacturing Engineer will work with engineering, operations, quality, and project management to develop technical manufacturing solutions for new and existing programs.

• Develop technical manufacturing solutions to improve processes, tooling and equipment.
• Perform research to design and develop manufacturing processes.
• Analyze and plan workforce utilization, space requirements, workflow, and layout.
• Perform product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement and efficiency.
• Work with management, engineering, estimating, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules and other considerations regarding production processes.
• Assist with resolution of customer, technical and quality issues.
• Ability to collect, analyze, interpret and present technical and business information.
• Ability to successfully work in a team-based environment.
• Working with customer quality on process qualification/compliance.
• Lead engineering efforts regarding problem solving, root cause/corrective action (RCCA) of material/process, and process improvement.
• Review and approve individual designs, drawings, specifications, reports, as part of formal signature and release process, for components, assemblies, installations, and testing.
• Assist with special projects and participate on process improvement teams as requested.
• Support implementation of new product introduction.
• Work instruction preparation/update/review/approval.
• Support planning and work order template creation for production routings.
• Specification review, interpretation, implementation.
• Support Business Development with preparation of proposals and quotes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Some, 5‑15 % of time traveling.

• Requires a 4‑year degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 4 years of related experience.
• Aerospace industry knowledge is preferred.
• Working knowledge of 3D CAD systems required. CATIA v5 is preferred.
• Experience in sheet‑metal fabrication and chemical processing is desired.
• Assembly engineering experience is preferred.

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on the manufacturing floor, including eye, ear, and foot protection.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company‑match contribution.
• Competitive wages.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance.
• Short‑term disability.
• Long‑term disability.
• Employee assistance plan.
• Wellness program.
• Tuition assistance.

Sonaca North America is an equal employment opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, Sonaca North America provides access and opportunities to those with disabilities and disabled veterans, and will provide reasonable accommodation. If an applicant is unable to fully access the online application system, Sonaca North America will provide a reasonable accommodation. Applicants with disabilities may contact us at 636‑916‑2400 for assistance accessing the on‑line application system.

Callers should have a detailed description of the requested accommodation, their name, and preferred method of contact ready for Sonaca North America’s Human Resources Department. Sonaca North America will make every effort to respond within two (2) business days. This phone number is not for the general submission of application materials.

Sonaca North America is an E‑Verify employer.

Sonaca North America is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans Employer.

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