[Remote] Manufacturing Engineer III

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Pursuit Aerospace is a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, committed to operational improvement and customer service. As a Manufacturing Engineer III, you will lead manufacturing efforts, drive process improvements, and provide mentorship to less-experienced engineers, all while supporting production readiness across aerospace operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead CNC turning and milling manufacturing efforts, providing technical direction and support for complex setups, programming strategies, and process optimization
• Own the development, validation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing process plans, ensuring robust, repeatable, and compliant production
• Develop, review, and optimize CNC programs to improve quality, cycle time, and cost, while supporting standardization and best practices across programs
• Serve as a primary manufacturing engineering point of contact for customer interactions, supporting issue resolution, blueprint interpretation, and implementation of engineering changes
• Lead tooling design, sourcing, and implementation efforts, balancing manufacturability, cost, and long-term production needs
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for complex or recurring production issues, ensuring sustainable solutions are implemented
• Drive process improvement initiatives focused on first-pass yield, throughput, and equipment uptime, with measurable performance results
• Evaluate, justify, and support implementation of new equipment, tooling, and manufacturing technologies to improve operational performance
• Provide senior-level technical guidance and informal mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers, supporting skills development and engineering consistency
• Develop and review cost estimates for products, tooling, equipment, and processes, supporting quoting, capacity planning, and business decisions
• Ensure manufacturing documentation—including process instructions, CNC programs, SOPs, and setup sheets—is accurate, standardized, and maintained
• Support compliance with Pursuit Aerospace quality systems, safety requirements, and regulatory standards, promoting best practices within daily operations
• Lead Kaizen workshops
• Operate in a hands-on environment where engineers are expected to be on the shop floor 50%+ of the time supporting the operators and operations

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• At least 7 years of manufacturing engineering experience
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations
• Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering degree is preferred
• Experience working in an AS9100 environment
• CAD skills preferred – NX / Solid Edge
• CNC milling and turning or precision machining experience
• Proficiency in CNC programming, tooling design, and advanced manufacturing processes
• Proficient in PFMEA, Control Planning, and measurement system analysis (MSA)
• Ability to work with metrology equipment or inspection in process control
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles, Six Sigma Green Belt certified preferred
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate across teams and with customers
• Proficiency in CAD software, ERP systems, and advanced Microsoft Office tools

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays

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