Manufacturing Engineer

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STS Technical Services is hiring Manufacturing Engineers in Stuart, Florida.

STS Technical Services is seeking experienced Manufacturing Engineers to support aerospace manufacturing and industrialization operations in Stuart, Florida. This role is responsible for developing manufacturing processes, supporting production implementation, improving operational efficiency, and driving industrialization efforts across complex aerospace programs.

Job Responsibilities

Manufacturing Engineering & Industrialization

• Develop, revise, and maintain manufacturing plans, operation breakdowns, and detailed work instructions
• Support engineering changes, first-build activities, and production implementation efforts
• Participate in Manufacturing Engineering Statements of Work (MESOW) development and execution
• Define manufacturing and inspection processes aligned with technical, quality, cost, HSE, and schedule requirements
• Prepare and manage manufacturing documentation packages including manufacturing, repair, and inspection instructions
• Support site change boards and lead action plans to resolve production and manufacturing challenges

Process Development & Continuous Improvement

• Design and optimize manufacturing layouts for machining, forming, welding, plastics processing, assembly, and material handling operations
• Improve manufacturing processes, tooling, and production methods to increase efficiency, quality, and throughput
• Investigate and resolve producibility and manufacturing-related issues
• Participate in value analysis, FMEA activities, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to improve workflow and production performance

Tooling & Configuration Management

• Review and approve engineering drawings for manufacturability and design compliance
• Support tooling design validation and provide technical manufacturing input
• Collaborate with tooling and quality teams to integrate inspection plans into applicable systems
• Support prototype manufacturing activities and validation of tooling solutions

Costing, Planning & Data Management

• Develop RC/NRC cost estimates and production schedules in response to RFQs
• Conduct Make/Buy analyses to support manufacturing strategy decisions
• Create and maintain MBOMs, process plans, and material master data within ERP and PLM systems
• Monitor industrialization costs and support corrective actions to meet program targets
• Ensure accurate management of technical data across enterprise systems

Cross-Functional Technical Leadership

• Represent Manufacturing Engineering in cross-functional meetings with production leadership and internal stakeholders
• Provide technical support to internal teams, suppliers, and external partners
• Support new product introductions, industrialization activities, and innovation initiatives
• Participate in production and activity transfers as required by industrialization plans

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical discipline
• 10+ years of Manufacturing Engineering, Industrialization, or Production Engineering experience within the aerospace industry
• Experience with metallic and composite assembly for large airframe structures
• Strong experience with:
  • Time computation and labor estimation
  • Determinate Assembly (DA)
  • Assembly tooling and manufacturing methods
  • Aerospace manufacturing processes
  • Inspection planning and quality requirements
  • AS9100 standards and compliance
  • MBOM creation and management
• Technical proficiency with:
  • CATIA
  • PLM systems (Teamcenter preferred)
  • ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Strong understanding of GD&T and tolerancing principles
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience preferred

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with some of the largest names in aerospace, manufacturing, defense, and industrial operations. We connect experienced professionals with opportunities that support innovation, operational performance, and long-term career growth.

If you are ready to support advanced aerospace manufacturing operations in Stuart, Florida, apply today.

STS Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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