Job Description
Job Description Insight Global is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support one of our large DoD customers in the St. Louis area. This role is onsite 5 days per week. This position can be for either 1st shift or 2nd shift. You will be responsible for working hand in hand with the design teams and production teams to ensure the correct build of aircraft structures during the manufacturing process. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for manufacturing process development, qualification, and sustainment across multiple programs and product lines. Define and implement manufacturing strategies (automation, lean, DFMA, digital thread) that 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; lead business cases and justification for manufacturing improvements. Establish and maintain standardized processes, best practices and controls across production lines; champion scalable, repeatable solutions. Lead complex problem solving and continuous improvement activities (root cause analysis, corrective actions, Six Sigma methodologies). Integrate manufacturing considerations early into product and process decisions; represent manufacturing in design and program reviews. Mentor, develop and provide technical oversight to engineering teams; review and approve engineering deliverables, installation plans, and process documentation. Use data analytics, simulation and model-based approaches to validate processes, balance flow, and support capacity planning. Coordinate cross-functional teams (design, quality, supply chain, production, industrial engineering) and external partners to deliver on