Manufacturing Engineer - Aerospace & Defense

Manufacturing Engineer - Aerospace & Defense Starkville, MS | $130,000-$150,000 Base Depending on Experience Up to 10% Bonus | Relocation / Sign-On Support AvailableWe’re partnering with an advanced manufacturer that is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer to support process development, NPI, and production improvement for complex defense manufacturing programs.This is a strong fit for an engineer with hands-on experience across machining, welding, metal fabrication, assembly, work instructions, BOMs, and Lean/Kaizen. The right person can work directly with production, solve problems on the floor, and help improve how complex aerospace and defense products are built.This is not a desk-only engineering role. They need someone who is comfortable around the shop floor, understands build-to-print manufacturing, and can support complex components and assemblies from process development through production ramp-up.What You’ll Be DoingDevelop manufacturing processes for build-to-print aerospace and defense partsCreate and improve work instructions, routers, process documentation, and production standardsLead new product introduction and support production ramp-upSupport manufacturing of machined components, welded assemblies, fabricated parts, and complex assembliesCreate and maintain BOMs, facility layouts, and assembly line layoutsWork hands-on with production teams to resolve manufacturing issuesPartner with quality, engineering, operations, supply chain, and production teamsImprove manufacturing flow, efficiency, repeatability, and qualityDrive Lean, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiativesSupport tooling, fixture reviews, process changes, and production readinessHelp improve build processes for defense products such as missile canisters, launchers, and related assembliesWhat They’re Looking For5+ years of manufacturing engineering experienceAerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing experience strongly preferredHands-on experience with machining, welding, metal fabrication, and assemblyStrong background creating work instructions, BOMs, process documentation, and production layoutsExperience supporting NPI, production ramp-up, and build-to-print manufacturingLean, Kaizen, or continuous improvement experienceAbility to troubleshoot production issues and work directly with shop-floor teamsBachelor’s degree in Engineering preferredAssociate’s degree in Engineering Technology may be considered with strong experienceWhy You’ll Love It$130,000-$150,000 base depending on experienceUp to 10% bonusRelocation/sign-on support availableHands-on role supporting advanced aerospace and defense manufacturingWork on complex products tied to missile canisters, launchers, and defense systemsBroad exposure across machining, welding, fabrication, assembly, and process improvementStrong fit for an engineer who wants ownership, technical variety, and shop-floor impactOpportunity to lead NPI, improve production flow, and drive real manufacturing results MOHR Talent is an equal-opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been discriminated against or have concerns about our compliance, please contact our Human Resources department at hr@themohrgrp.com