Our client is seeking a highly skilled Staff Manufacturing Engineer to join their team. Salary Range is $145,000.00 - $155,000.00 depending on experience.
What you’ll do:
Provide overarching leadership and technical direction for airframe manufacturing processes, including composite layup, bonding, trimming, metallic integration, and assembly sequencing.
Own the end-to-end lifecycle of airframe builds, collaborating with design, quality, and certification teams to embed manufacturability, compliance, and risk mitigation from concept to flight test readiness.
Drive tooling strategies and fixture development for prototype builds, balancing the need for high precision with practical solutions suited to low-volume, rapidly evolving programs.
Serve as the primary subject matter expert on the shop floor, leading root-cause analysis and implementing timely corrective actions to maintain schedule, quality, and structural integrity.
Act as a key liaison with supply chain and regulatory bodies (FAA), ensuring materials, documentation, and processes align with certification objectives.
Mentor and guide manufacturing engineers and technicians at all levels, setting best practices, championing innovative problem-solving, and fostering a hands-on culture of ownership and accountability.
What you need:
Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience).
8+ years in aerospace manufacturing, with a focus on airframe assembly and composite structures; prototype or experimental aircraft experience strongly preferred.
Proven track record of driving DFM principles for complex composite parts (layup, bonding, cure)
Expertise in advanced manufacturing tools (CAD, PLM, MES)
Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills to set direction and mentor a diverse engineering team.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-iteration environment, balancing big-picture program goals with hands-on, real-time build solutions.
Bonus Qualifications:
NX Experience
Teamcenter Experience
SAP Experience
Part 23 Certification Experience
EVTOL Background.
Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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