Senior Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer – Flight Test

Overview

Senior contract Manufacturing Engineer supporting flight test aircraft, authoring work instructions and MBOMs across structures, systems, and powerplant. Fully onsite in Savannah, GA, at $42–$62/hr.

Role Description

This is a contract position, fully onsite in Savannah, GA. Pay rate: $42–$62/hour.

Due to client requirements, we are only able to consider U.S. Citizens or Green Card holders for this role.

We are seeking a senior Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer to support a Flight Test manufacturing engineering and planning team at a business aviation manufacturer. This role calls for a well-rounded aircraft background across structures, mechanical systems, hydraulics, landing gear, and powerplant — someone who can hit the ground running and translate engineering requirements into actionable manufacturing instructions with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Author detailed work instructions that optimize manufacturing efficiency and drive zero defects
• Author MBOMs in SAP, Solumina, and Corridor to ensure all engineering-defined parts are installed
• Write rework instructions that support effective corrective actions
• Perform producibility studies from engineering drawings and analyze existing or proposed operations
• Generate make-or-buy proposals and support vendor evaluation and problem resolution
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to manufacturing methods and process improvement
• Lead cross-organizational projects and train and review the work of other team members

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder (client requirement)
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 10+ years of manufacturing engineering, planning, or related technical experience in aerospace/aviation
• Experience across multiple aircraft models and disciplines, including structures, mechanical systems, hydraulic systems, landing gear, and powerplant
• Ability to read engineering drawings and translate them into work orders and work instructions
• Experience with CATIA, Solumina, SAP, and/or Corridor
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts (5S, JIT, SMED, Kanban, VSM)

Preferred

• Flight test aircraft or aircraft modification program experience
• Large-cabin business jet experience
• A&P knowledge or equivalent aircraft maintenance experience
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent