Senior Manufacturing Engineer

A confidential, long-established CNC contract manufacturer supporting defense and aerospace programs is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead new product introduction and process optimization. This role drives continuous improvement in a highly regulated production environment with significant growth potential.

Key Responsibilities

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  Work within the New Product Introduction (NPI) team to receive customer designs, perform DFMA analysis, and develop accurate quotes.

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  Apply deep CNC machining expertise to create and optimize manufacturing processes.

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  Drive continuous improvements using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and 5S techniques.

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  Generate and maintain engineering documentation such as BOMs, SOPs, and work instructions.

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  Collaborate cross-functionally with production, quality, and customers to ensure cost, quality, and delivery goals are met.

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  Lead structured problem solving (A3, PDCA, 8D, DMAIC) for process and quality issues.

Qualifications

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  5–10+ years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in aerospace, defense, or other regulated industries.

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  VantageClear Certification or equivalent (e.g., active U.S. security clearance, CMMC, or similar defense-industry credential) required.

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  Strong background in CNC machining and GD&T.

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  Experience with new product development, quoting, and cost analysis.

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  Proficiency in SolidWorks and CAD/CAM software (Esprit, MasterCAM).

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  Six Sigma / Lean Manufacturing certification or demonstrated experience.

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  Excellent communication skills and ability to work directly with customers and cross-functional teams.

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  Degree in Engineering preferred but not required

Why Join

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  Competitive base salary with quarterly bonus and outstanding benefits.

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  Opportunity to impact cutting-edge defense and aerospace projects in a stable, growth-oriented environment.

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  Career development in a company known for quality and innovation.