Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

A confidential, long-established CNC contract manufacturer supporting defense and aerospace programs is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead new product introduction and process optimization. This role drives continuous improvement in a highly regulated production environment with significant growth potential.

Key Responsibilities

Work within the New Product Introduction (NPI) team to receive customer designs, perform DFMA analysis, and develop accurate quotes.

Apply deep CNC machining expertise to create and optimize manufacturing processes.

Drive continuous improvements using Lean Manufacturing , Six Sigma , and 5S techniques.

Generate and maintain engineering documentation such as BOMs, SOPs, and work instructions .

Collaborate cross-functionally with production, quality, and customers to ensure cost, quality, and delivery goals are met.

Lead structured problem solving (A3, PDCA, 8D, DMAIC) for process and quality issues.

Qualifications

5–10+ years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in aerospace, defense, or other regulated industries .

VantageClear Certification or equivalent (e.g., active U.S. security clearance, CMMC, or similar defense-industry credential) required.

Strong background in CNC machining and GD&T .

Experience with new product development , quoting, and cost analysis.

Proficiency in SolidWorks and CAD / CAM software (Esprit, MasterCAM).

Six Sigma / Lean Manufacturing certification or demonstrated experience.

Excellent communication skills and ability to work directly with customers and cross-functional teams.

Degree in Engineering preferred but not required

Why Join

Competitive base salary with quarterly bonus and outstanding benefits.

Opportunity to impact cutting-edge defense and aerospace projects in a stable, growth-oriented environment.

Career development in a company known for quality and innovation.

Requirements

Engineer