Manufacturing Engineer I

Founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service, we at Pursuit Aerospace pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.

The Pursuit family of companies cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers.

About the Opportunity:

As a Manufacturing Engineer I, you will contribute to process development, quality improvement, and productivity enhancement in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet customer specifications and standards while developing foundational expertise in manufacturing engineering.

Location: Thomasville, GA

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement efficient manufacturing process plans with guidance from senior engineers, specifying sequence, technique, equipment, and tooling requirements.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and sketches to ensure product compliance with customer requirements.
• Assist in process capability analysis for CNC Program generation or changes
• Support the design and engineering of tooling for manufacturing processes.
• Work closely with shop floor associates to troubleshoot and resolve production challenges.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives such as Kaizen or Six Sigma to optimize processes.
• Review and recommend modifications to customer blueprints and other documentation with supervision.
• Maintain compliance with Pursuit Aerospace's quality systems, safety protocols, and operational standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations and/or program requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of manufacturing engineering experience
• Experience working in an AS9100 environment
• Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering degree is preferred.
• Proficiency in reading engineering drawings and technical documents.
• Familiarity with CNC programming and tooling design.
• Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in CAD software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Compensation & Benefits:

Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things.