Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Pursuit Aerospace is a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components focused on operational improvement, customer service, quality, and innovative manufacturing techniques. The Manufacturing Engineer III will lead moderately complex aerospace manufacturing efforts, including CNC programming, process optimization, tooling, root cause analysis, and production readiness. The role also provides technical guidance and mentorship while supporting continuous improvement across division sites through remote work and extensive travel.
Responsibilities
- Lead CNC turning and milling manufacturing efforts, providing technical direction and support for complex setups, programming strategies, and process optimization
- Own the development, validation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing process plans, ensuring robust, repeatable, and compliant production
- Develop, review, and optimize CNC programs to improve quality, cycle time, and cost, while supporting standardization and best practices across programs
- Serve as a primary manufacturing engineering point of contact for customer interactions, supporting issue resolution, blueprint interpretation, and implementation of engineering changes
- Lead tooling design, sourcing, and implementation efforts, balancing manufacturability, cost, and long-term production needs
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for complex or recurring production issues, ensuring sustainable solutions are implemented
- Drive process improvement initiatives focused on first-pass yield, throughput, and equipment uptime, with measurable performance results
- Evaluate, justify, and support implementation of new equipment, tooling, and manufacturing technologies to improve operational performance
- Provide senior-level technical guidance and informal mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers, supporting skills development and engineering consistency
- Develop and review cost estimates for products, tooling, equipment, and processes, supporting quoting, capacity planning, and business decisions
- Ensure manufacturing documentation—including process instructions, CNC programs, SOPs, and setup sheets—is accurate, standardized, and maintained
- Support compliance with Pursuit Aerospace quality systems, safety requirements, and regulatory standards, promoting best practices within daily operations
- Lead Kaizen workshops
- Operate in a hands-on environment where engineers are expected to be on the shop floor 50%+ of the time supporting the operators and operations
Skills
- * Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 7 years of aerospace manufacturing engineering experience OR 10 years of aerospace manufacturing experience
- * Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis
- * Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations
- * Must be able to have prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- * Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk
- * Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 pounds
- * Personal protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses and safety shoes) is required on the shop floor
- * Occasional weekend and evening work may be required to accommodate priorities, deadlines, and schedules
- * 3 years emphasis in airfoil and single blade milling
- * Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering degree is preferred
- * Experience working in an AS9100 environment
- * CAD skills preferred – NX / Solid Edge
- * CNC milling and turning or precision machining experience
- * Proficiency in CNC programming, tooling design, and advanced manufacturing processes
- * Proficient in PFMEA, Control Planning, and measurement system analysis (MSA)
- * Ability to work with metrology equipment or inspection in process control
- * Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles, Six Sigma Green Belt certified preferred
- * Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
- * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate across teams and with customers
- * Proficiency in CAD software, ERP systems, and advanced Microsoft Office tools
Benefits
- Remote position with 50%+ travel, including international travel, to provide support to sites within the division
- Health and disability insurance
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- EAP
- Paid time off
- Company-paid holidays
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