Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing / Build Engineer (Aerospace)

We’re looking for a hands-on Build Engineer to play a pivotal role in taking advanced aerospace hardware from concept through to first build and into production. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-moving, high-ownership environments and enjoys solving hard engineering problems at the intersection of design, manufacturing, and physics
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You’ll work closely with Design, Test, and Production teams to ensure new hardware is not only high-performance, but also manufacturable, scalable, and reliable.

The Day-to-Day:

• Take end-to-end ownership of prototyping and first-article builds for new hardware designs
• Partner with Design Engineers to deeply understand system requirements, challenge assumptions, and influence designs using first-principles thinking
• Drive manufacturability from day one by prototyping components with integration, performance, cost, and production constraints in mind
• Serve as the manufacturing lead for new products, ensuring smooth transition from early builds into production
• Ensure designs are production-ready by providing clear DFM/DFA feedback and validating implementation at manufacturing sites
• Own tooling and configuration control, including drawings, BOMs, revisions, and part configurations
  , in alignment with aerospace standards and internal documentation processes
• Function as the subject-matter expert for assigned manufacturing processes and technologies

• 1–6 years of experience in manufacturing, build, or production engineering within the aerospace industry
• A background in fast-paced startup environments or high-intensity organizations
• Strong foundation in mechanical design and manufacturing processes
• Proven ability to apply first-principles engineering to production challenges
• Proficiency with CAD tools
  , PLM/PDM systems
  , and configuration management
• Solid working knowledge of GD&T and Materials & Processing (M&P)
• Comfortable owning problems end-to-end and working hands-on with hardware

This is a high-impact role with real ownership. You’ll influence how cutting-edge aerospace hardware is designed, built, and scaled, alongside driven engineers in an environment that values speed, rigor, and technical excellence.