Junior Manufacturing Engineer

Position Overview

Junior Manufacturing Engineer based in New Orleans, LA. Belcan is hiring manufacturing engineers through our Academic to Industry (A2I) program. These roles offer immersive, hands-on experience in a complex aerospace manufacturing environment, supported by a senior engineering team mentor.

Location: New Orleans, LA 70129 | Pay Rate: $32.00-36.00/hour | Shift: 1st | Employment: Direct, Full Benefits

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in hands-on training and mentorship from experienced engineers.
• Assist in developing and executing manufacturing work instructions and documentation.
• Learn and apply industry-standard manufacturing systems and processes.
• Support shop floor operations and address day-to-day production challenges.
• Report and assist in resolving quality and non-conformance issues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Aerospace, or similar).
• Recent graduate with 0-1 years of professional experience (including internships).
• Eagerness to learn technical manufacturing engineering concepts and tools.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on, fast-paced production environment.
• US Citizenship required due to the nature of the work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or co-op experience in a manufacturing or aerospace setting.
• Exposure to CAD tools (Catia, NX, SolidWorks) in academic or project settings.
• Familiarity with basic quality assurance or production engineering practices.
• Active involvement in academic engineering projects or organizations.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay: $32.00-36.00 per hour
• Comprehensive benefits: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Education assistance and paid time off including PTO, holidays, and legally required paid leave.

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Build a challenging and rewarding career with an industry leader!