Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Manager

About the Role

Manufacturing Process Development and Industrialization

• Develop, qualify, and continuously improve machining and fabrication processes for rotating and structural engine components.
• Provide technical leadership in turning, milling, multi-axis and airfoil machining, broaching, grinding, inertia welding, EB welding, forming, and other fabrication.
• Define and review routings, work instructions, control plans, and inspection strategies.
• Lead or support FAI, PPAP/industrial qualification, and capability studies.

NPI and Program Execution

• Lead manufacturing engineering activities for NPI from prototype through production readiness.
• Support industrialization planning, make/buy decisions, and production ramp-up.
• Act as manufacturing focal point for assigned engine modules or component families.

Design, Supplier, and Team Collaboration

• Support concurrent design engineering to improve manufacturability, quality, and cost; provide inputs on reviews, tolerances, materials, and trade studies.
• Identify and mitigate manufacturing risks early in development.
• Support suppliers and manufacturing partners, lead process reviews and improvements, and support technology transfer to in-house manufacturing.
• Guide and mentor manufacturing engineers and support capability development, training, standards, and continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 15+ years in aerospace or propulsion manufacturing.
• Hands-on advanced machining and/or fabrication of rotating and structural engine components; NPI, industrialization, and production ramp-up experience.
• CAD/CAM proficiency and CNC programming experience for process definition, toolpaths, and manufacturability assessment.
• Knowledge of machining simulation and optimization software such as Vericut, Third Wave, CutPro, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of cutting tools and strategies for aerospace alloys, fixture concepts, work holding, and shop-floor practices.
• Experience leading technical work, mentoring engineers, and collaborating across design, quality, supply chain, partners, and equipment vendors.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering is preferred.
• The preferred qualifications also repeat 15+ years of aerospace or propulsion manufacturing experience, which is listed as a basic qualification.

Technical Skills and Domain

• Advanced machining and fabrication processes for propulsion and aerospace components.
• CAD/CAM, CNC programming, machining simulation, process validation, NPI, and industrialization.
• Aerospace materials include titanium, nickel-based superalloys, aluminum, and steels.

About EDGE

Additional Information

• The employer states that English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated.
• Candidate information is handled under applicable privacy regulations; the employer states it is an equal opportunity employer.