Our client is seeking a highly skilled Staff Manufacturing Engineer  to join their team.  Salary Range is $170,000-$184,000 depending on experience.
What you’ll do:Â
Lead a team of manufacturing engineers responsible for fuselage process development and integration into the final assembly build sequence.
Develop and optimize fuselage build sequencing to align with system installations, component alignments, and certification-driven inspections.
Drive cross-functional collaboration with design, final assembly, quality, and supply chain to resolve fit, alignment, and system-integration challenges quickly and effectively.
Oversee the creation of detailed work instructions, quality checkpoints, and fixture/tooling requirements to ensure consistency across shifts and builds.
Serve as the technical authority for the Fuselage Integrated Product Team, ensuring processes are robust, repeatable, and ready for certification and production ramp.
Provide technical leadership for fuselage build operations, including structure integration, system installations, component alignment, and overall aircraft build sequencing, while simultaneously collaborating with Wing and Final Assembly Integrated Product Teams.
What you need:
Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
8+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing, with a proven track record in final assembly for prototypes or experimental programs (EVTOL, rotorcraft, or other emerging aircraft strongly preferred)Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary manufacturing teams in fast-paced environments.
Proficiency in CAD (e.g., CATIA, NX) and familiarity with PLM/MES systems. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to manage complex integration challenges under tight deadlines.
Deep understanding of mechanical systems, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and general aircraft assembly requirements, including regulatory (FAA) considerations.
Bonus Qualifications:
NX Experience
Teamcenter Experience
SAP Experience
Part 23 Certification Experience
eVTOL or Advanced Air Mobility Experience
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.  #LI-MC2
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