Manufacturing Engineer – Final Assembly & Aircraft Systems

Manufacturing Engineer – Final Assembly & Aircraft Systems

Location: Sandpoint, ID

Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Travel: Approximately 10%

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to support final assembly and aircraft systems installation for an aircraft manufacturer.

This role works closely with production mechanics and cross-functional engineering teams to improve assembly processes, resolve manufacturing challenges, and ensure quality, efficiency, and production readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot production issues and perform root-cause analysis to improve manufacturing processes.
• Develop assembly sequences, production routings, work instructions, manufacturing drawings, CAD models, and tooling requirements.
• Provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) input and support engineering changes.
• Reconcile engineering and manufacturing Bills of Materials (BOMs) to maintain configuration accuracy.
• Work closely with engineering, production, quality, planning, tooling, and supply chain teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve assembly methods, production efficiency, and product quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing, aircraft assembly, systems integration, or complex low-rate production environments.
• Knowledge of multiple aircraft systems, such as electrical, avionics, hydraulics, fuel systems, or flight controls.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, technical specifications, and 3D models.
• Hands-on experience supporting manufacturing and production teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• General aviation or aircraft manufacturing experience.
• Familiarity with Siemens NX, Teamcenter, Epicor E10, or SAP.
• Experience with continuous improvement and manufacturing process optimization.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays

Pay: $80,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have in aerospace manufacturing, aircraft assembly, or aircraft systems integration?
• Do you have hands-on experience supporting final aircraft assembly and working with aircraft systems such as electrical, avionics, hydraulics, fuel systems, or flight controls?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person