Manufacturing Engineer- Aerospace- Eastampton, NJ

Eastampton, New Jersey Permanent USD70,000 - USD75,000 per year View Job Description
Join a leading aerospace manufacturer as a Manufacturing Engineer, driving process improvements, enhancing product manufacturability, troubleshooting production challenges, and supporting cross-functional engineering and operations teams. Ideal candidates have a BS in Engineering and are looking for their first role in the aerospace industry.
  • Excellent entry-level role for someone with 0-1 years of experience!
  • Strong entryway into the aerospace industry

About Our Client

Our client is a fast-growing manufacturer of complex electromechanical products. They are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to lead process improvement initiatives, support production operations, and partner with engineering teams to successfully launch and scale new products in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Job Description

  • Lead manufacturing process development and optimization initiatives to improve product quality, throughput, and operational efficiency.
  • Support new product introductions by partnering with engineering and operations teams to transition designs into scalable manufacturing processes.
  • Analyze production challenges, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to improve yield, reliability, and overall equipment effectiveness.
  • Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions, process flows, and production standards.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, quality, supply chain, and production teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Evaluate and implement process improvements, tooling enhancements, and automation opportunities to reduce costs and increase productivity.
  • Monitor key manufacturing metrics and use data-driven decision-making to support process validation, troubleshooting, and performance improvements.
  • Provide hands-on support for manufacturing operations, including equipment commissioning, process qualification, and production readiness activities.
  • Ensure manufacturing processes comply with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements while supporting a culture of operational excellence.
  • Act as a technical resource for production teams, helping resolve complex manufacturing issues and supporting ongoing product and process development.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
  • 0-1 years of experience
  • Proven ability to work in a fast-paced production environment, balancing technical problem-solving with execution and operational support.
  • Experience developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes for complex electromechanical or consumer products.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and drive measurable improvements in quality and efficiency.
  • Collaborative team player who partners effectively with engineering, quality, supply chain, and production stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
  • Comfortable working directly on the manufacturing floor, providing hands-on support for equipment, tooling, process validation, and production readiness activities.
  • Skilled in using data and performance metrics to support decision-making, process optimization, and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Strong communicator capable of translating technical concepts into clear recommendations for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Self-motivated and adaptable professional who thrives in environments focused on innovation, operational excellence, and product quality.



What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to join an established industrial manufacturing company in a high-impact engineering role.
  • Hands-on involvement with complex engineered-to-order products and manufacturing systems.
  • Cross-functional collaboration with engineering, production, and procurement teams.
  • Ownership of process improvement, quality enhancement, and cost-reduction initiatives.
  • Exposure to production planning, technical troubleshooting, and manufacturing optimization.
  • Opportunity to lead projects and influence manufacturing best practices.
  • Domestic and international travel opportunities (up to 15%).
  • Stable full-time position with strong potential for professional growth in a collaborative engineering environment.



Contact
Erica Carney
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7072560

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Maintenance, Reliability
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Eastampton
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Erica Carney
Job Reference
JN-072026-7072560
 

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