AS 9100, Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), CMM Inspection, Communication Skills, Composite Materials, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Customer Relations, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Engineering Drawing, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Machine Tool, Machining, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Requirements, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Mold Design, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Process Manufacturing, Product Support, Production Support, Productivity Management, Quality Engineering, Quality Metrics, Root Cause Analysis, Solid Modeling, SolidWorks, Structured Analysis, Support Documentation, United States Citizen
Role Summary
The Manufacturing Engineer reports directly to the Engineering Manager and serves as the critical link between Engineering and Production teams. This role is responsible for translating customer requirements into manufacturable designs, developing the tooling and processes needed to produce high-complexity composite parts, and driving continuous improvement across the shop floor. This role also supports quality engineering functions such as doing dimensional inspection using CMM machines, creating inspection plans, interpreting GD&T, and doing root cause and corrective action activities.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Work directly with customers and engineering teams to understand product requirements and translate them into practical manufacturing specifications
- Design molds, trim fixtures, and assembly tooling for high-complexity composite part production
- Create and maintain engineering drawings, work instructions, and process documentation to support shop floor execution
- Evaluate production readiness for new products and support the introduction of new parts into the manufacturing workflow
- Develop, document, and continuously improve lamination and machining processes in collaboration with production staff
- Identify and resolve recurring manufacturing issues through structured root cause analysis and corrective action
- Train and support production personnel on process requirements, drawing interpretation, and quality standards
- Perform incoming customer drawing reviews and advise on appropriate tolerances and DFM best practices.
- Develop and refine inspection methods, fixturing, and documentation to support part acceptance and quality verification
- Evaluate new technologies, materials, and methods that could improve manufacturing capability or product quality
- Support First Article Inspection processes and other quality engineering responsibilities
- Perform other duties as assigned
Skills & Knowledge
- Solid understanding of composite manufacturing processes, materials, and tooling
- Proficiency in CAD/solid modeling for tooling and fixture design (SolidWorks preferred)
- Ability to produce clear engineering drawings with proper GD&T callouts per ASME Y14.5 or equivalent
- Strong working knowledge of GD&T and its practical application in a manufacturing environment
- Experience writing work instructions, process documentation, and manufacturing procedures
- Familiarity with root cause analysis and corrective action processes
- Foundational knowledge of AS9100 and First Article Inspection; deeper expertise can be developed on the job
- Hands-on, solutions-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail
- Effective communicator with the ability to work across engineering, production, and customer-facing contexts
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field
- 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role, preferably in composites or aerospace
- 3+ years of CAD/solid modeling experience (SolidWorks preferred)
- Strong understanding of GD&T; advanced on-the-job training available
- Familiarity with composite materials, processes, and aerospace product requirements
- Exposure to AS9100 environments preferred but not required
- Self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills who works well independently and within a team
- Eligible candidates must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawfully admitted permanent resident, or otherwise eligible U.S. person
Skills & Knowledge
- Solid understanding of composite manufacturing processes, materials, and tooling
- Proficiency in CAD/solid modeling for tooling and fixture design (SolidWorks preferred)
- Ability to produce clear engineering drawings with proper GD&T callouts per ASME Y14.5 or equivalent
- Strong working knowledge of GD&T and its practical application in a manufacturing environment
- Experience writing work instructions, process documentation, and manufacturing procedures
- Familiarity with root cause analysis and corrective action processes
- Foundational knowledge of AS9100 and First Article Inspection; deeper expertise can be developed on the job
- Hands-on, solutions-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail
- Effective communicator with the ability to work across engineering, production, and customer-facing contexts
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field
- 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role, preferably in composites or aerospace
- 3+ years of CAD/solid modeling experience (SolidWorks preferred)
- Strong understanding of GD&T; advanced on-the-job training available
- Familiarity with composite materials, processes, and aerospace product requirements
- Exposure to AS9100 environments preferred but not required
- Self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills who works well independently and within a team
- Eligible candidates must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawfully admitted permanent resident, or otherwise eligible U.S. person
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HEICO Corporation
HEICO Corporation is a successful and growing technology-driven aerospace, industrial, defense and electronics company. For more than 60 years, HEICO has thrived by providing customers with innovative and cost-saving products and services.
HEICO's products are found on large commercial aircraft, regional, business and military aircraft, as well as on a large variety of industrial turbines, targeting systems, missiles and electro-optical devices.
HEICO Corporation is a New York Stock Exchange listed company (NYSE: HEI and HEI.A) and has also been ranked as one of the 100 "World's Most Innovative Growth Companies", 100 "Best Small Companies" and 200 "Hot Shot Stocks" by Forbes over the past decade. With headquarters in Hollywood, Florida, and multiple locations around the world - HEICO provides over 1 million square feet of design, manufacturing, repair, overhaul, distribution, sales and support capabilities.
HEICO Corporation operates in two segments, the Flight Support group and the Electronic Technologies group. The Flight Support group designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs, distributes and overhauls FAA-approved parts that extend over the entire aircraft, from the engines all the way to hydraulic, pneumatic, electromechanical, avionic, structures, wheels and brakes and even interiors.
The Electronic Technologies group produces electrical and electro-optical systems and components serving niche segments of the aerospace, defense, communications, and computer industries. The Electronic Technologies group is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and sale of electrically and electro-optical engineered products used in the aerospace, defense, space, and electronics industries.
By combining state-of-the-art technologies, a team of highly skilled Team Members and an indisputable commitment to quality, both segments have constantly delivered invaluable solutions to customers over the years, helping to position them as leaders within their industries.