Manufacturing Engineer

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Project: X-65 CRANE aircraft program – demonstrating Active Flow Control (AFC) for next-gen flight systems.

• Support development, production, and delivery of aerostructure components & assemblies.
• Create/maintain engineering masters & work orders in ERP (SAP).
• Interface with internal & external design engineering.
• Provide shop-floor support (drawing interpretation, technical issues).
• Develop inspection checklists, FAI, planning docs, supplier bid packages, cost estimates.
• Drive process improvements & lean initiatives to prevent bottlenecks.

• Education:
  
  BS in Mechanical / Manufacturing / Aerospace / Electrical Engineering (or related).
• Experience:
  
  2+ years in aircraft manufacturing, assembly, or integration.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP (SAP), CAD tools (Solid Works/CATIA V5), and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of fabrication (aluminum structures, avionics harnessing, airframe mods).
• Understanding of production cost/schedule metrics.

• Experience in fabrication of metals (esp. aluminum).
• Familiarity with avionics harnessing & aircraft modifications.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment (lifting up to 35 lbs, PPE, crouching/climbing).

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• Location:
  
  Manassas, VA (and surrounding areas).

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

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