Manufacturing Engineer

Insight Global • Texas, Texas • 1d ago

Job Description

Our client is developing some of the industry's most ambitious and technically challenging aerospace programs. The Build (Manufacturing) Engineer serves as the critical bridge between engineering design and manufacturing, responsible for transforming cutting-edge rocket hardware designs into scalable, production-ready manufacturing processes. This individual will develop assembly processes, weld procedures, tooling solutions, and manufacturing workflows while driving continuous improvements in quality, yield, throughput, and production rate. The role requires significant time on the factory floor supporting fabrication and build activities, solving real-time production challenges, and partnering closely with technicians, manufacturing teams, and design engineers. The ideal candidate is highly hands-on, data-driven, and passionate about building world-class manufacturing systems capable of producing complex aerospace hardware at unprecedented speed, quality, and scale.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

Must haves:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

0-3 years of experience of manufacturing/process engineering experience (internships/projects qualify)

Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze production performance data (SQL preferred)

Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams. Preferred Skills Experience:

Experience with welding, manufacturing automation, and process improvement

Background in aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, or fabrication

Knowledge of NDT (Non-Destructive Testing), FMEA (Failure Mode Effects Analysis), root cause analysis, and quality processes

Experience supporting mechanical assemblies, fluid systems, avionics, or production operations

Proficiency with SQL/data analysis and manufacturing metrics (yield, throughput, scrap, downtime)

Strong documentation, troubleshooting, and cross-functional communication skills

Advanced Engineering degree and startup/high-growth experience preferred.

SCREENING GUIDE/ QUESTIONS TO ASK:

4 tangible ways to measure "academic excellence" (IN ORDER FOR THIS PERSON TO BE A FIT, THEY MUST HAVE 1 OUT OF THE 4 OPTIONS LISTED)

? Did this candidate graduate from a top 50 engineering school?

? Did this candidate achieve top 95% on standardized test scores?

§ SAT (1140 or 2060)

§ ACT (31/36)

? Did this candidate medal in a science or tech competition during college or extracurricular?

? Does this candidate have an entrepreneurial spirit and growth mindset?

§ OWNERSHIP IS A KEY COMPENENT

§ PROCESS ORIENTED AND FULL DELIVERY

Where is this candidate relocating from AND what is their timeline to relocate?

? Location:

? Timeline:

Salary Expectation:

? Range needs to be from 110K- 135K

Tell me about a time you identified a manufacturing issue and performed root cause analysis.

Have you developed work instructions, assembly procedures, or inspection plans?

What experience do you have with tooling design, fixtures, or manufacturing process development?

What manufacturing processes are you most familiar with?

How comfortable are you working directly on the production floor?

What experience do you have analyzing manufacturing data?

SQL preferred.

Tell me about a process improvement you implemented that improved yield, throughput, quality, or cycle time.

What engineering fundamentals do you feel strongest in?

Ideal answer: manufacturing processes, mechanics, materials, quality systems, and real-world applications.

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