Lead Assembly Manufacturing Engineer

ST Engineering North America

. Support all aspects of assembly for legacy and NPI programs to improve safety, quality, cost, delivery, and new technology development .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeBaltimore • Maryland • United StatesSenior💰 $88,200 - $127,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical engineering with a focus on assembly processes, production troubleshooting, and process improvement initiatives. Proficient in CAD and capable of interpreting engineering drawings while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mechanical Engineering Degree4+ Years Technical Engineering ExperienceCAD ExperienceLean Manufacturing ExperienceAerospace Background

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Hard Skills

Assembly Work InstructionsEngineering Drawings InterpretationProcess ImprovementRCCA ImplementationTooling DesignDFM InputCycle Time ReductionVendor Fabrication InstructionsSafety and Ergonomics PrioritizationCapacity Planning

Soft Skills

Strong Oral CommunicationStrong Written Communication

Tools & Technologies

Catia V5Manufacturing EquipmentInspection Tooling

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Person StatusBackground Check CompletionDrug Screening Completion

Industry Keywords

FAA ComplianceNADCAP ComplianceAS9100 StandardsAerospace IndustryLean Manufacturing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support all aspects of assembly for legacy and NPI programs to improve safety, quality, cost, delivery, and new technology development
Provide production troubleshooting support and daily direction to hourly and salary manufacturing personnel
Develop and maintain assembly work instructions, repair plans, and vendor fabrication instructions
Design and implement new and revised assembly and inspection tooling
Review, interpret, and approve engineering drawings and specifications
Lead process improvement initiatives to reduce labor hours and cycle time and enhance productivity
Provide ME/DFM input on proposals, NPI design activity, and engineering change requests
Pursue new technology initiatives and R&D
Lead and support equipment upgrades through research, analysis, selection, purchase, and installation
Author SOWs for externally designed and manufactured tools and equipment
Ensure processes prioritize safety and ergonomics
Support FAA, NADCAP, AS9100, and customer audit activity
Investigate product quality issues and implement improvements related to RCCA and defect reduction
Participate in regular cross-functional meetings with operations, quality, design, and program management
Lead activities related to factory layout and capacity planning

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, from an accredited university
4+ years of technical engineering and hands-on experience with fabrication and mechanical assembly
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and specifications
CAD experience
U.S. Person status or government authorization for access to export-controlled technology
Valid proof of U.S. Person status, legally recognized export control exception, or authorization if hired
Successful completion of a background check and drug screening
Catia V5 experience (desired)
Aerospace background (desired)
GD&T experience (desired)
Lean Manufacturing experience (desired)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting from start date
Health Flexible Spending Accounts
Free Onsite Gym with weekly fitness classes
Immediate 401k vesting
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Paid Time off (Permissive for exempt staff)
Competitive pay
Career advancement and growth opportunities