Staff Engineer, Propulsion Systems Advance Manufacturing (R5185)

We are seeking a Staff Propulsion Systems Manufacturing Engineer to lead manufacturing engineering activities for advanced propulsion and fluid systems used in aerospace and defense applications. This role supports engine integration, fuel systems, oil systems, pumps, and related propulsion hardware from development through production. 

The ideal candidate has deep experience with propulsion-related manufacturing processes, fluid systems integration, and production support for mission-critical hardware. 

What you'll do:

Lead manufacturing engineering support for propulsion and fluid system assemblies  
Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, tooling, work instructions, and production flows for: 
Engines and propulsion systems  
Fuel systems and fuel tanks  
Oil and lubrication systems  
Pumps and fluid control hardware  
Aerospace vector and thrust systems  
Partner with design engineering to improve manufacturability, reliability, testability, and producibility 
Drive root cause investigations and corrective actions for propulsion manufacturing issues 
Develop work instructions, quality standards, and inspection methods  
Support supplier qualification, process validation, and production readiness reviews 
Lead DFM/DFA reviews and transition new products into manufacturing 
Support system integration, validation, and troubleshooting activities 
Define manufacturing standards, process controls, and acceptance criteria 
Support failure analysis and reliability improvement initiatives 
Collaborate with production, quality, supply chain, and test engineering teams 
Mentor junior manufacturing engineers 

Tools & skills:

MES & QMS systems
3DEXPERIENCE / Teamcenter (PLM) systems
Supplier manufacturing processes
5S/visual management
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Required qualifications:

7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience supporting propulsion or fluid systems  
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing 
Experience in prototype manufacturing in a startup or rapid-growth environment. 
Experience with:  
Engine assembly and integration  
Fuel and oil systems  
Precision fluid system manufacturing  
Aerospace propulsion hardware  
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and adapt to changing priorities. 
Knowledge of manufacturing process development and production scaling  
Strong understanding of DFM/DFA principles  
Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies  

Preferred qualifications:

Aerospace or defense industry experience  
Experience supporting turbine, piston, hybrid-electric, or UAV propulsion systems  
Knowledge of pressure systems, leak testing, and fluid handling  
Familiarity with lean manufacturing and production optimization 
Experience with ERP/MES systems and manufacturing data analysis 
Strong project management skills, including experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines 
Knowledge of quality standards, such as AS9100 or ISO 9001 
Proficiency in CAD software