Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

Formally trained Engineer pursuing a career in the aerospace industry.

Patriot Machine is seeking high‑potential engineers for our Engineer Development Program (EDP), designed to build future leaders in aerospace manufacturing. The program starts with a short period of day‑shift training, followed by approximately two years of night and/or weekend shifts operating machines and gaining valuable hands‑on experience. This immersive path provides deep insight into our processes and prepares you for long‑term growth in engineering and leadership.

If you have a strong interest in day shift and meet the program prerequisites, there may be opportunities available. If you're driven, curious, and ready to learn by doing, we want to hear from you.

Train to run highly sophisticated CNC machines to produce complex aircraft parts. The successful candidate must have a passion for working and hands‑on learning. Become familiar and experienced with metal cutting techniques, vibration and chatter analysis and machining process planning. This is a hands‑on development program for future leaders in the aerospace manufacturing industry.

The strongest candidates will be exposed to many areas of the business. Patriot Machine prefers to promote from within, so this experience will be highly beneficial for growth at our company. We offer a clear path to advancement with mentorship, technical training, and leadership development. You will have the chance to contribute directly to aerospace innovation, supporting projects for major OEMs and defense contractors.

Development will be ongoing and employees will take on roles best suited to their interests and the company’s needs.

Gaining a strong knowledge of CNC machining and other areas of the business will be the basis for growing and taking on additional responsibilities for a future leadership role.

• Engineering Degree Required
• Applicant must be a U.S. Person
• High mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
• Excels with hands‑on projects
• Hard working and driven

May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level. Requires U.S. Citizenship. Must also be able to satisfy federal government requirements for access to government information, and having dual citizenship may preclude you from being able to meet this requirement.

Patriot Machine, Inc. is a technologically advanced aerospace manufacturer headquartered in St. Charles, Missouri. We supply complex structural parts and assemblies made from aluminum, titanium and steel to America’s largest aircraft manufacturers. Our culture of innovation and continuous improvement attracts skilled workers who are looking for a challenge. We offer opportunities to learn, grow and help shape the future of aerospace by applying innovative approaches to problem‑solving.

Patriot Machine is a woman‑owned business currently consisting of over 190 employees and 277,000 square feet of manufacturing and office space. We recently expanded into a new advanced manufacturing facility with ample space for further growth. We provide employees the opportunity to work alongside industry experts at an ultramodern manufacturing company.

Patriot Machine offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, life/disability, 401(k) with employer contributions, paid vacation and holidays.