Manufacturing Engineer

FULL DESCRIPTION: We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support the industrialization and launch of new aerospace and defense product lines within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. This hands-on role will be responsible for developing factory layouts, manufacturing cells, workflows, tooling, fixtures, work instructions, routers, build books, and production processes for a new manufacturing area. The ideal candidate will have strong manufacturing and industrial engineering experience, Lean Manufacturing knowledge, CAD and GD&T familiarity, and the ability to independently coordinate tooling, equipment, facilities, production flow, and cross-functional implementation activities from initial concept through production readiness. The selected candidate will be responsible for: Planning, developing, analyzing, and implementing factory layouts and manufacturing work cells Developing space requirements and material flow to reduce bottlenecks, waste, and unnecessary movement Establishing efficient production workflows for new and existing products Supporting the layout and setup of a new manufacturing area Coordinating closely with Facilities and Engineering during installation and buildout activities Developing and maintaining production methods and manufacturing cell configurations Creating and maintaining routers, build books, Standard Operating Procedures, and manufacturing documentation Developing work instructions for assembly, production, overhaul, and repair activities Planning and coordinating acquisition of required equipment, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing resources Supporting selection and implementation of production tooling and light manufacturing equipment Developing and maintaining manufacturing production standards Reviewing engineering drawings for manufacturability Providing Design for Manufacturability feedback to Engineering Writing or supporting Engineering Change Orders as required Troubleshooting mechanical and electrical manufacturing problems Supporting investigation and resolution of test failures Witnessing and evaluating acceptance testing to verify product performance and test procedure accuracy Researching, designing, and testing new tooling, machinery, and automated systems Identifying opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, quality, throughput, ergonomics, and efficiency Applying Lean Manufacturing principles to eliminate waste and improve production flow Developing manufacturing Bills of Material based on Engineering Bills of Material Coordinating with equipment manufacturers and material suppliers regarding installation, repairs, tooling, and procurement Supporting installation and startup of manufacturing equipment and production resources Working with technicians, machinists, suppliers, Engineering, Quality, Facilities, and Operations Supporting configuration-controlled manufacturing processes within a regulated environment Performing internal manufacturing and process audits as required Supporting new-product industrialization and production readiness activities Helping establish manufacturing processes for products containing mechanical, electrical, and electronic content Supporting fixture design and implementation for assembly and test operations Supporting electrical test equipment, pneumatic equipment, hydraulic equipment, and other manufacturing tools as applicable Identifying future opportunities for automation based on production volume and business requirements Providing hands-on manufacturing engineering support on the production floor Managing multiple engineering and implementation priorities with minimal supervision Performing other manufacturing engineering duties as assigned The selected candidate will also possess: Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field required4 to 6 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial engineering role preferredExperience developing factory layouts and manufacturing cells requiredExperience planning workflow, material flow, and production space utilization requiredExperience establishing manufacturing processes for new products preferredExperience creating routers, build books, work instructions, and SOPs requiredCAD experience required Creo or equivalent CAD experience preferred Strong familiarity with GD&T drawing standards required Lean Manufacturing experience requiredExperience with continuous improvement methodologies requiredStrong understanding of Design for Manufacturability principles preferredExperience reviewing engineering drawings for manufacturability requiredExperience developing or supporting tooling and fixtures requiredExperience coordinating equipment installation or production area setup preferredExperience working closely with Facilities during manufacturing area buildout preferred Mechanical aptitude requiredExperience troubleshooting mechanical or electrical manufacturing issues preferred Familiarity with electronics and electrical circuits preferredExperience with PLC programming or robotics a plus Knowledge of machining and material properties preferredCNC or machine shop exposure a plusExperience working with tooling, fixtures, and new-part setup preferredExperience within aerospace, defense, medical device, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment strongly preferredExperience with configuration-controlled manufacturing environments preferred Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing standards and requirements preferredAS9100 familiarity preferredAS9100 Quality Management System auditing experience a plusFAA and/or EASA certification experience a plusExperience working with technicians, machinists, suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams requiredStrong project ownership and self-sufficiency requiredAbility to independently drive manufacturing implementation activities with minimal supervision Strong organizational and problem-solving skills requiredStrong written and verbal communication skills requiredAbility to work effectively within a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment Ability to successfully complete required background and drug screening Must be a U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent resident due to applicable export-control requirements No employment sponsorship available Ability to work onsite in Whippany, NJAbility to work an approximately 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM schedule

Salary Range: $105,000 to $120,000/year plus discretionary bonus