Job Title
Manufacturing Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with strong expertise in metallic and composite assembly for large airframe structures. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of time computation, determinate assembly (DA) techniques, tooling methods, manufacturing processes, inspection planning, and planning creation/maintenance. Experience with composite and metallic detailed part manufacturing is highly valued.

You will collaborate closely with design, procurement, quality, and other central functions, challenging and contributing to decisions that impact product manufacturability, quality, and cost.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Engineering & Industrialization

• Create, update, and maintain planning, operation breakdowns, and detailed work instructions.
• Support engineering changes and first-build activities.
• Participate in Manufacturing Engineering Statements of Work (MESOW).
• Define manufacturing and inspection processes aligned with technical, cost, quality, HSE, and schedule requirements.
• Prepare and manage complete manufacturing folders (manufacturing/repair instructions, inspection instructions).
• Support site change boards and develop action plans to resolve complex production issues.

Process Development & Continuous Improvement

• Design and plan layouts for machining, forming, welding, plastics processing, assembly, and materials handling.
• Improve manufacturing processes, tools, and methods to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Investigate and resolve producibility issues.
• Participate in value analysis, FMEA, and propose process and tooling improvements.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to optimize production flow.

Tooling & Configuration

• Review and approve drawings, ensuring manufacturability and compliance.
• Participate in tooling design validation and provide required technical data.
• Collaborate with tooling and quality teams to integrate inspection plans into systems.
• Support prototype manufacturing and validation of new tools.

Costing, Planning & Data Management

• Produce RC/NRC cost estimates and schedules in response to RFQs.
• Conduct Make/Buy analyses.
• Create and maintain MBOMs, process plans, and material master data in ERP/PLM systems.
• Monitor industrialization costs and drive actions to meet targets.
• Ensure accurate creation and management of technical data within information systems.

Cross-Functional Technical Leadership

• Represent the Manufacturing Engineering department in meetings with supervisors and production teams.
• Provide technical support to internal customers, suppliers, and partners.
• Contribute to new product introductions and innovation initiatives.
• Participate in activity transfers when required by the industrial plan.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, industrialization, or production engineering for aerospace structures.
• Proven expertise in metallic and composite assembly for large airframe structures.
• Strong experience in:
  • Time computation
  • Determinate Assembly (DA)
  • Assembly tooling & methods
  • Manufacturing processes
  • Inspection planning
  • AS9100 standards
  • MBOM creation and management
• Proficiency with:
  • CATIA
  • PLM (Teamcenter preferred)
  • ERP (SAP preferred)
• Solid understanding of tolerancing principles.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies (preferred)

Stuart Florida Site Requirements:

Pursuant to International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"), applicants for SELECT positions will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residence, or U.S. Immigration Status in order to meet the minimum qualifications for those select positions. All inquiries related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.

Information related to the position:

The compensation range starts at is $100,000 base salary. Any prospective offer will take into account the overall experience the successful candidate brings to the role. Offers to selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience. At Daher, your total rewards package is more than just your base salary as we offer a full benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and more.