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Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom

Production Engineer

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom, Granite City, Illinois, United States, 62040

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Base pay range $100,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr

Note:

This range is provided by Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Job Type:

Full-time | On-site |

DIRECT HIRE

Schedule:

Monday to Friday | 1st Shift

Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship at any point.

About the Company A a well-established, rapidly growing aviation company with over 20 years of industry experience. We specialize in designing, assembling, and manufacturing high-quality aircraft brake discs and linings for the general and business aviation markets.

Position Overview As a Production Engineer, you will prepare design and certification data for replacement aircraft parts using reverse engineering practices in accordance with FAA AC 21.303-4. Your responsibilities will focus on ensuring design, material, and processing meet functional, safety, and manufacturing standards. You will build certification documents to demonstrate compliance for PMA (Parts Manufacturing Approval), while coordinating with internal and external teams and stakeholders. This autonomous, project-based role offers growth opportunities in engineering leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

Research part function, operating conditions, and failure modes (including criticality classification) to guide engineering decisions

Draft sketches, models, and drawings of parts and assemblies using SolidWorks

Determine part tolerancing based on function, dimensions, manufacturability, and inspection requirements

Specify materials and processes based on analysis and testing

Prepare production drawings using ANSI/ASME Y14.5 GD&T and internal standards

Develop certification documents in accordance with FAA AC 21.303-4 and obtain FAA approval

Provide engineering support for sales, procurement, manufacturing, and receiving teams

Required Experience & Skills:

5+ years of relevant experience in design, certification, or manufacturin g

CAD/3D modeling experience (SolidWorks preferred)

Familiarity with aerospace specifications and processes

Knowledge of drafting standards and GD&T

Strong technical writing skills

Detail-oriented and highly organized

Experience with aircraft components and systems strongly preferred

Shop/hands-on experience preferred

Reverse engineering experience preferred

Understanding of FAA standards preferred

Education

Salary: Commensurate with experience and skills

Paid sick leave and vacation

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with matching contributions

Opportunity for advancement within the company

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Location: Granite City, IL

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