Senior Aerospace Value Engineering & Manufacturing Optimization Engineer

Katalyst HealthCares and Life Sciences

$100K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
  • U.S. Citizen due to ITAR-controlled work requirements.
  • 5-7 years of experience in Aerospace Engineering and Manufacturing Optimization.
  • Proficient in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design-to-Cost methodologies.
  • Familiarity with military aerospace standards and ITAR compliance.
  • Expertise in cost reduction and manufacturing process optimization.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design-to-Cost, and Should-Cost initiatives.
  • Support military aerospace and defense programs under ITAR regulations.
  • Collaborate with offsite teams and local aerospace customers for project alignment.
  • Drive New Product Development (NPD) and cost-reduction projects.
  • Evaluate product designs and manufacturing processes for optimization.
  • Identify avenues for cost reduction and process improvements.
  • Ensure compliance with airworthiness and export-control regulations.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on complex, mission-critical aerospace projects.
  • Engagement with a growing team in the military aerospace and defense sector.
  • Involvement in both product innovation and cost optimization initiatives.
  • Collaboration with experienced aerospace professionals and cross-functional teams.
  • Potential for professional growth in a highly specialized field.
Full Job Description
Job Description & Skill Requirements:
  • This position is for a Senior Aerospace Value Engineering & Manufacturing Optimization Engineer to join a growing military aerospace and defense engineering team with L&T Technology Services (Client).
  • The engineer will provide critical value to customers by leading Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design-to-Cost, Product Redesign, and Should-Cost initiatives for complex, mission-critical aerosFpace products.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design-to-Cost, Product Redesign, and Should-Cost initiatives.
  • Support military aerospace and defense programs, including ITAR-controlled projects.
  • Collaborate with offsite Client teams and local aerospace customers.
  • Support New Product Development (NPD) and cost-reduction redesign initiatives.
  • Support aftermarket sustainment and supplier-enabled manufacturing transitions.
  • Evaluate product designs, manufacturing processes, and supplier cost structures.
  • Identify opportunities for cost reduction, manufacturing optimization, and process improvement.
  • Ensure product performance, quality, reliability, and airworthiness requirements are maintained.
  • Ensure compliance with ITAR and export-control requirements.
  • Support aerospace applications involving electrical power generation and related systems.
  • Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
Required Skills & Expertise:
  • Strong experience in Aerospace Engineering and Manufacturing Optimization.
  • Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
  • Design-to-Cost.
  • Value Engineering.
  • Should-Cost Analysis.
  • Product Redesign.
  • Cost Reduction.
  • Manufacturing Process Optimization.
  • Supplier Cost Analysis.
  • New Product Development (NPD).
  • Knowledge of military aerospace and ITAR-controlled products.
  • Understanding of airworthiness, quality, reliability, and export-control requirements.
  • Experience working with aerospace manufacturing and supplier transitions.
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • U.S. Citizen required due to the nature of the ITAR-controlled work.
  • Must be willing to work onsite in Dayton, Ohio.

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