Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: North Charleston, SC Salary: Depends on Experience Description: Our client is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace)
About the Role
In this hands-on role, you will develop engineering solutions for nonconforming parts and systems on aircraft during production. You'll work across disciplines to ensure safety, compliance, and performance, with the authority to revise FAA-approved type designs under MRB certification.
Key Responsibilities

• Apply design principles to assess and resolve product and process issues throughout the aircraft lifecycle.
• Conduct root cause analysis and develop engineering dispositions for design non-conformances.
• Evaluate discrepancies across systems including structures (metal and composite), interiors, payloads, electrical systems, propulsion, and more.
• Represent engineering on the Material Review Board (MRB), collaborating with manufacturing and engineering teams.
• Review and approve design revisions to support production improvements and ensure design intent.
• Analyze production data to identify and eliminate chronic errors.
• Lead process improvement initiatives and cross-functional collaboration.
• Audit MRB activities at domestic and international supplier sites.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Aerospace, or Aeronautical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Current or prior MRB certification with signature authority.
• Willingness to work variable shifts, including weekends and overtime.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a similar aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success in resolving complex production issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Strong understanding of FAA regulations and type design revision processes.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or chemistry.
• Typically requires 14+ years of related experience, or a Master's degree with 12+ years, or a PhD with 9+ years.
• ABET accreditation is preferred but not required.

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