Immediately Hiring: Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Company: Dayton-Granger, Inc.
Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Location: On-site in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 (Relocation Assistance Offered)
About Us (Watch Now on YouTube): Dayton-Granger Inc: Excellence in Aerospace since 1943 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KF-vVS8VMy8)
Our Website: daytongranger.com (https://daytongranger.com/)
Employment Type: Full Time | Direct Hire
Benefits: Excellent Benefits | Great Work-Life Balance | Growth Opportunities
Position Overview
Dayton-Granger, Inc. (DG) is a third-generation, family-owned aerospace manufacturer that has specialized in antennas, lightning protection systems, and electrostatic components for commercial and military aircraft worldwide for over 82 years. What makes DG unique is that engineering, testing, and manufacturing all happen under one roof in Fort Lauderdale, FL -providing direct visibility, fast collaboration, and real influence on the products we build.
The Senior Manufacturing Engineer plays a critical, hands-on role in developing, optimizing, and sustaining production processes for flight-critical aerospace components. You will be highly engaged on the production floor, partnering closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production to troubleshoot complex issues, improve manufacturability, refine workflows, develop robust work instructions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Key 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.
Required Qualifications:
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
Preferred Qualifications
Experience leading or facilitating FMEA, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement initiatives.
Experience in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated, high-reliability manufacturing environments.
Benefits
Relocation Assistance
Affordable comprehensive insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
Complimentary basic life insurance with optional supplemental coverage
Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement
Mental Health Benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Excellent work-life balance
Dynamic, collaborative work environment
Access to cutting-edge technology and resources
Length of Service / Milestone Anniversary Gifts
Team Building Activities
On-Site Gym
Why You'll Love Working Here
We are a multigenerational team representing a wide range of cultures, educational backgrounds, experience levels, and ideas-all "making it happen" from one location in beautiful, coastal South Florida. DG is a well-established supplier supporting long-term aerospace programs while continuously developing new products for emerging customers and markets.
DG truly values its employees. The average employee tenure is approximately 8 years, and service milestones are celebrated company-wide with anniversary gift selections.
Compliance Notice
Equal Opportunity Statement: Dayton-Granger, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Export Compliance Notice: This position requires access to information subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by these regulations (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or otherwise protected under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
Pre-Employment Requirements
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening, in compliance with company policy and applicable law.
