PGS Worldwide
PGS Worldwide is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support production operations for a leading aerospace and defense manufacturer. This role focuses on optimizing manufacturing processes, improving production layouts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency, quality, and compliance across machining, material handling, and equipment installation.
This opportunity is perfect for an early-career engineer with a strong foundation in industrial or mechanical engineering and at least 1 year of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement manufacturing processes and production layouts for equipment, machining, assembly, and materials flow.
- Review and improve procedures for maximum efficiency and compliance with industry standards.
- Work closely with quality teams to help incorporate inspection and test requirements into production planning.
- Investigate and resolve equipment, tooling, and process issues to improve production uptime and product quality.
- Provide technical guidance to engineering teams regarding design for manufacturability.
- Analyze machine performance and take corrective actions to resolve deficiencies or bottlenecks.
- Ensure all manufacturing activities comply with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
- Drive or support continuous improvement initiatives including Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma projects.
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering , or related field.
- Minimum of 1 year of industrial manufacturing experience (co-ops and internships may qualify).
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Self-starter with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with engineering documentation and tools.
- 2-3 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing setting.
- Green Belt Certification or knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma principles .
- Experience in aerospace, defense, or highly regulated manufacturing industries.
Job ID: 17987-1
Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions . All of our jobs are military-friendly, and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company, we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this, and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level.