Swoon · 18 hours ago
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Tempe, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expSwoon is partnered with a well-established aerospace manufacturer specializing in advanced battery systems and energy storage solutions. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will lead the development and optimization of manufacturing processes, ensuring efficiency and compliance in a regulated aerospace environment.
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Emily Pistulka
Responsibilities
Lead the development, optimization, and validation of manufacturing processes to improve quality, safety, and productivity in a regulated aerospace environment
Partner closely with production supervisors and operators to ensure processes are efficient, repeatable, and compliant with AS9100 standards
Design and implement tooling, fixtures, and jigs to support precision assembly and machining
Provide hands-on technical support to manufacturing, troubleshooting equipment, process variation, and nonconforming material issues
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma tools to reduce waste and increase throughput
Analyze manufacturing costs and identify opportunities for automation, efficiency gains, and cost reduction
Lead root cause and corrective action investigations (RCCA) and ensure sustainable solutions are implemented
Improve and maintain manufacturing documentation including routings, work instructions, and process controls
Support new product introductions by leading the transition from engineering development to full production, including process validation and tooling readiness
Initiate and execute engineering change requests and change orders
Collaborate with operations leadership to support long-term manufacturing strategy, capacity planning, and technology roadmaps
Mentor junior engineers and technicians, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning
Utilize process data, statistical analysis, and digital manufacturing tools to drive data-based decision-making and capital investment justification
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering
5–7 years of manufacturing engineering experience within aerospace, defense, or another highly regulated industry
Hands-on experience supporting new product introductions
Strong background developing process routings, work instructions, and PFMEAs
Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across production, quality, engineering, and leadership teams
Preferred
Master's degree in an engineering discipline
Experience in a structured manufacturing or operations leadership development program
Lean Six Sigma certification
Prior aerospace manufacturing experience
Exposure to robotics, automation, or advanced manufacturing technologies
CAD design experience
Company
Swoon
In 2010, Swoon launched an agile, client-focused team that is not only savvy in our core industries but elbow-deep, every day, getting to know the strongest talent in the technology and professional fields.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Andy Baker
Co-Founder and Leadership Advisor
Alyssa Holtz
Client Partner
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