Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer

About the position

AAA USA is hiring experienced Manufacturing Engineers to support aerospace, defense, transportation, industrial, and advanced manufacturing programs. The role involves hands-on work with production teams to improve manufacturing methods, resolve build issues, optimize processes, and support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) initiatives. The engineer is expected to independently manage day-to-day process improvements and recognize when complex or higher-risk decisions require support from senior engineering leadership. The position supports long-term manufacturing programs and advanced production technologies and systems. The candidate must be willing to travel or permanently relocate to Sandpoint, Idaho.

Responsibilities

• Work with mechanics, technicians, and production personnel to identify and resolve manufacturing and assembly issues.
• Improve manufacturing methods, processes, ergonomics, work content, and production flow within assigned manufacturing areas.
• Analyze build sequences and develop practical, efficient, repeatable manufacturing processes.
• Use CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation to understand design intent and identify opportunities to improve manufacturability.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing drawings, models, work instructions, process documentation, and other manufacturing engineering deliverables.
• Keep manufacturing changes traceable to engineering requirements and maintain fit, form, function, quality, and configuration control.
• Perform DFM analysis and recommend design or process improvements to improve production efficiency and reduce manufacturing issues.
• Develop and present engineering recommendations and design-change proposals to Design Engineering and manufacturing leadership.
• Support efforts to reduce labor hours, production costs, rework, scrap, and manufacturing cycle time.
• Support tooling definition, fixture requirements, process development, and production equipment improvements.
• Assist with ERP and manufacturing system alignment, including eBOM/mBOM reconciliation, routings, work content, and production data.
• Identify root causes of manufacturing problems and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Production, Maintenance, and suppliers to resolve manufacturability and production issues.
• Support supplier manufacturability reviews and resolution of production-related issues.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with applicable quality, safety, engineering, and customer requirements.
• Support continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and operational excellence initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree: in Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: at least 2 years of manufacturing engineering experience; aerospace or complex assembly experience is preferred.
• Hands-on understanding: of machining, sheet metal, welding, composites, and mechanical or electrical assembly, with depth in at least one area and working knowledge across others.
• Strong CAD proficiency: and ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• DFM analysis experience: and manufacturing-specific documentation, or strong aptitude and willingness to develop this capability.
• Working ERP experience: such as Epicor or SAP, including eBOM/mBOM reconciliation and routings.
• Shop-floor credibility: good judgment, root-cause problem-solving ability, and a track record of following through on assigned work.
• Willingness: to travel or permanently relocate to Sandpoint, Idaho.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid lodging
• Relocation assistance available
• Referral programs
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Career growth opportunities