Manufacturing Engineer III

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. Serve as the manufacturing technical focal for assigned subsystems and/or Assembly, Integration, and Test activities .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $112,059 - $156,883 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in manufacturing technical leadership, project management, and the development of manufacturing processes within aerospace and defense environments. Proficient in CAD systems and quality standards, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and risk mitigation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Manufacturing Technical LeadershipProject Management SkillsCAD Systems (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks)Aerospace Manufacturing ProcessesDesign For Excellence (DFX) Principles

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Hard Skills

Manufacturing PlansProduction Readiness Level AssessmentsBOM ManagementProcess DocumentationNon-Conformance ResolutionProducibility AssessmentsTooling DesignR&D Hardware BuildsSubsystem DevelopmentAssembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T)

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Oral CommunicationMentoring EngineersInfluencing Design RequirementsContinuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

PLM ToolsCAD SystemsManufacturing Work InstructionsTooling/Fixturing/GSE

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPAgile Certification

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefenseManufacturing EngineeringQuality Standards (AS9100, ISO9001, ISO13485)Spacecraft IntegrationLaunch Vehicle Integration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the manufacturing technical focal for assigned subsystems and/or Assembly, Integration, and Test activities
Establish manufacturing plans for vehicle architectures and present solutions to leadership
Plan and support builds of engineering demonstrators, test articles, and prototype hardware
Provide hands-on support during fabrication, assembly, and testing to validate manufacturing approaches
Drive Design for Excellence principles and conduct producibility assessments
Support trade studies and develop roadmaps to bridge manufacturing technology gaps
Develop Production Readiness Level assessments, manufacturing management plans, build strategies, facility capacity plans, and tooling designs
Partner with Program Management, Design Engineering, and Operations support teams to identify manufacturing risks and establish mitigation plans
Influence design and programmatic decisions
Mentor engineers, challenge teams to question requirements, and foster continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field
Strong understanding of component and system development lifecycle from concept through production
Ability to provide technical leadership, set strategic direction for manufacturing solutions, and apply project management skills across multiple stakeholders
Experience planning and supporting R&D hardware builds, defining/reviewing design requirements, authoring manufacturing work instructions, managing BOMs, process documentation, and non-conformance resolution/RCCA
Proven success influencing design requirements and developing manufacturing processes
Experience with CAD systems (NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks) and PLM tools
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presenting to senior leadership
Flexibility to support critical milestones, potentially requiring extended hours
U.S. citizenship or nationality, U.S. permanent residency, or lawful admission as a refugee or asylee
7+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, or similarly complex manufacturing environments (preferred)
Spacecraft or launch vehicle integration experience in relevant subsystem or AI&T areas (preferred)
Technical leadership experience, with or without direct reports (preferred)
On-site R&D/prototype experience with novel manufacturing processes, tooling/fixturing/GSE, and DFX principles (preferred)
Experience developing or maintaining subsystem or AI&T artifacts in hardware development programs (preferred)
Project management experience, training, and/or certification such as PMP or Agile (preferred)
Strong knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes and assembly (preferred)
Knowledge of AS9100, ISO9001, ISO13485, and/or other quality standards (preferred)
Ability to pass required background checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation provided
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock Options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential role- and job-level-dependent benefits and bonuses