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Dayton-Granger, Inc. · 6 hours ago

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Dayton-Granger, Inc. is a third-generation, family-owned aerospace manufacturer specializing in antennas, lightning protection systems, and electrostatic components for aircraft. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will develop, optimize, and sustain production processes for flight-critical aerospace components, collaborating closely with various teams to troubleshoot issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

AerospaceElectronicsLightingManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The design, development, and continuous improvement of manufacturing process flows and work instructions, including accurate process lead times, capacity analysis, and optimization of labor and equipment utilization

Drive the development, validation, and implementation of advanced production processes, tooling strategies, and manufacturing methodologies to support both legacy and new programs

Plan and execute complex engineering evaluations and trials for new materials, processes, equipment, and process improvements; analyze results and recommend scalable solutions

Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve high-impact manufacturing and process issues affecting safety, quality, cost, delivery, or schedule

Review, analyze, and coordinate the implementation of methods, procedures, and controls to stabilize and improve manufacturing processes; actively support and deploy Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives

Maintain Process FMEAs (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) for DG core manufacturing processes, ensuring risk mitigation strategies are effective and aligned with production realities

Establish, maintain, and continuously improve DG manufacturing best practices, workmanship standards, and process documentation

Ensure manufacturing processes comply with company policies, safety requirements, and quality standards, and provide technical guidance to production teams as needed

Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production leadership to support production readiness, problem resolution, and long-term process stability

Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by management in support of manufacturing and operational objectives

Adhere to all DG safety procedures and policies as directed by company leadership and the Facility Engineer/Safety Director

Qualification

Manufacturing EngineeringProcess ImprovementLean ManufacturingFMEAAerospace ExperienceProduction DocumentationRoot Cause AnalysisEnglish FluencyCommunication SkillsLeadership Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, or a related Engineering discipline

7+ years of progressive Manufacturing Engineering experience in a production manufacturing environment, with demonstrated ownership of manufacturing processes

Proven hands-on experience developing, deploying, and sustaining manufacturing processes, work instructions, tooling, and production documentation

Strong background supporting production floor activities, including root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and continuous process improvement

Working knowledge of multiple manufacturing methods such as machining, composites, forming, joining, or complex assembly operations

Demonstrated ability to analyze production data, identify trends and root causes, and implement effective, sustainable solutions

Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and provide technical guidance

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, regulated manufacturing environment

English fluency (written and verbal)