Manufacturing Engineer 5
Job #: 148006 Title: Manufacturing Engineer 5 Location: Berkeley, MO Salary Range: 87.16 Position: Manufacturing Engineer Description: ENG- Provides senior-level manufacturing engineering leadership across production programs, focusing on process development, production efficiency, and implementation of advanced manufacturing strategies to support complex aerospace systems. Requirements: #Position Details *Aerospace Manufacturing *Contract - 12 Months *1st or 2nd Shift (Must be open to both) *Must be a U.S. Citizen *Ability to obtain a Security Clearance *$115.06 - $132.60 Hourly #Education & Job Requirements *Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science. *12+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's degree OR an equivalent combination of work-related experience and technical education. *Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language #Preferred Skills *Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace or related engineering discipline. *15+ years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace/defense or other complex, high-reliability manufacturing environments. *Strong experience with process qualification, lean manufacturing, automation/robotics, and digital manufacturing tools. *Demonstrated capability in project and program leadership, including schedule, budget, and stakeholder management. *Experience with manufacturing engineering and factory tools such as CREO, CATIA, MES, DELMIA, FlexSim, ProModel, or equivalent. *Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution System Common Image (MESci) and model-based enterprise practices (MBD/MBE). *Experience leading supplier integration, qualification, and production transfers. *Proven track record of mentoring engineers and reviewing/approving engineering work products. *Certifications or training in Lean, Six Sigma, Systems Engineering, or Project Management (e.g., PMP, Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt) are a plus. #Job Duties & Functions *Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for manufacturing process development, qualification, and sustainment across multiple programs and product lines *Define and implement manufacturing strategies, including automation, lean, DFMA, and digital thread, to improve throughput, reduce cost, and enhance quality and reliability *Lead production readiness planning, risk identification and mitigation, and readiness metric definition for program ramps and sustainment *Architect and drive investments in tooling, workstations, automation, and capital equipment, including leading business case development and justification *Establish and maintain standardized processes, best practices, and controls across production lines, championing scalable and repeatable solutions *Lead complex problem-solving and continuous improvement activities, including root cause analysis and corrective actions using Six Sigma methodologies *Integrate manufacturing considerations early into product and process decisions and represent manufacturing in design and program reviews *Mentor, develop and provide technical oversight to engineering teams, including reviewing and approving engineering deliverables and process documentation *Utilize data analytics, simulation and model-based approaches to validate processes, balance flow, and support capacity planning *Coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver on schedule and within budget #TeamGlobal Benefits *Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), and more! *TG Rewards Program *Employee Referral Program Job Type: Temporary Post Date: 04/24/2026