Lead R&D Manufacturing Engineer

Who YOU are and what YOU can become

We are seeking a hands-on, self-driven and highly collaborative R&D Manufacturing Engineer to join our Advanced Technology team, supporting new development projects and industrialization of new products, tooling and manufacturing processes. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys spending time on the shop floor, building hardware, operating equipment, fabricating parts, and solving practical manufacturing challenges. You will work directly with technicians, operators, and engineers to develop and improve manufacturing methods, tooling, and assembly processes.

Who WE are and where WE are going

At ST Engineering MRAS, our employees have amazing opportunities to work on advanced technologies and systems that support thousands of customers and millions of people worldwide every day. From the first flight across the Pacific Ocean to developing highly complex structures for the most popular aircraft in the world, we have come a long way always with a can-do approach to problem solving while delighting customers with our high say-do ratio. We are looking for people with innovative ideas and the drive to help us grow into the future.

What YOU will do

• Product & Manufacturing Development
• Fabricate, assembly and evaluate prototype parts, tooling and manufacturing demonstrators
• Operate and support manufacturing equipment
• Work directly on the shop floor and in the lab to develop and refine manufacturing processes
• Design, build and modify tooling, fixtures, jigs and assembly aids
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and assembly issues
• Perform process trials and document findings and lessons learned
• Tooling & Process Development
• Develop practical manufacturing solutions using available equipment, tooling and materials
• Fabricate or support fabrication of tooling
• Support equipment set up, qualification and process validation activities
• Evaluate new manufacturing technologies for future implementation
• Project & Supplier Management
• Cook up R&D builds, material ordering, trials and schedules
• Manage vendors, suppliers and external technology partners
• Support team initiatives and resource planning

What YOU must bring to Succeed

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• Familiarity with CAD software such as NX, CATIA or equivalent
• Demonstrated interest in hands-on manufacturing or prototype development
• Effective communicator

Desired Characteristics

• Experience operating or supporting manufacturing equipment
• Experience with machining, additive manufacturing, assembly or other relevant manufacturing processes
• Experience designing and building tooling, fixtures, jigs and production aids
• Familiarity with composite fabrication processes
• Adaptable and proactive in finding solutions
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment

At ST Engineering, we offer great rewards, competitive pay, career advancement and growth opportunities.

ST Engineering Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting from start date
• Health Flexible Spending Accounts
• Free Onsite Gym with weekly fitness classes
• Immediate 401k vesting
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time off (Permissive for exempt staff)

Employment Notice: Background and Drug Screening Requirements

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, successful completion of a background check and drug screening is a mandatory condition for employment. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results from these screenings.