Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

This role focuses on supporting the delivery of Gulfstream G400 aircraft technology by optimizing manufacturing processes within a production environment. The Manufacturing Engineer II designs and arranges machines, tooling, and sequences of operations to facilitate efficient assembly, ensure configuration compliance, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Design and arrange machines, tooling, and sequences of operations to support aircraft assembly and production objectives.
• Optimize the performance of manufacturing tasks to improve efficiency, throughput, and quality in a production environment.
• Interpret engineering drawings and 3D models to ensure accurate translation into manufacturing processes and work instructions.
• Incorporate mandatory design and process modifications into production operations to maintain configuration compliance.
• Adapt machine and equipment designs to meet specific factory and production requirements, ensuring they align with operational needs.
• Support and lead continuous improvement initiatives and events to enhance process capability, reduce waste, and improve productivity.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and control plans to manage process risks and quality controls.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, and quality, to resolve manufacturing issues and implement process improvements.
• Support the introduction and integration of robotics and automation solutions into existing manufacturing processes, where applicable.
• Apply project management methods to plan, coordinate, and track manufacturing engineering activities and improvement projects.

Requirements

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
• Minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience interpreting specifications, engineering drawings, and models.
• Experience adapting machine and equipment designs to meet specific factory and production requirements.
• Experience with continuous improvement events.
• Strong manufacturing engineering background with the ability to support assembly operations and production objectives.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and models accurately.
• Experience implementing equipment modifications to improve manufacturing performance.

Additional qualifications

• Experience in robotics and automation.
• Experience in Six Sigma or Red X methodologies.
• Understanding of project management methods.
• Experience working in aerospace manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with PFMEA and control plans.
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD tools.
• Background in continuous improvement methodologies and practices.

Work environment

This position operates in a manufacturing environment that supports aircraft production. The role involves working closely with production lines, equipment, and tooling in a factory setting, where you will collaborate with engineering, operations, and quality teams. The work may include time on the shop floor to observe processes, implement changes, and support continuous improvement activities. The position is offered as a 12-month contract, with paid time off and holiday arrangements negotiable.

Job type & location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Foley, AL. This is a fully onsite position in Foley, AL.

Pay & benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available)
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.