About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Aerospace & Defense.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This Manufacturing Engineer will support onsite production of polyurethane parts and assemblies for aerospace applications. You will develop and document manufacturing processes, train shop personnel, and work cross-functionally to meet quality and on-time delivery targets.

• Independently plan and support design and development of polyurethane products
• Design molds, processes, and documentation to meet customer specifications
• Develop and maintain Bills of Material, production and labor routers
• Create and update Standard Work, Manufacturing Instructions, Travel Cards, and Production Authorizations
• Support specialized polyurethane processing, bonding/assembly, painting/finishing, and machining activities
• Conduct and support lift evolutions and create compliant Lift Plans
• Submit and manage Lab Service Requests (LSRs) and maintain traceability of lot and serial numbers
• Perform PFMEAs, Job Hazard Analyses, and other risk assessments
• Apply Root Cause Analysis and Continuous Improvement (Lean/CORE) methods to production issues
• Work closely with Operations, Quality, EH&S, and program technical leadership to resolve technical issues
• Interface and train shop-floor personnel; support Tier Meetings and production scheduling

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Qualifications You Must Have

• Degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and typically less than 2 years of relevant experience
• U.S. citizenship required and ability to obtain DOD security clearance
• Must be local to or willing to relocate to Jacksonville, FL
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Ability to work independently and as part of an integrated product team
• Commitment to following all safety procedures and environmental health and safety standards
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

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Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical Engineering preferred)
• Experience in production environments working with polyurethane materials and processing
• Familiarity with digitalized work cells and factory automation
• Working knowledge of MRP systems (SAP experience a plus)
• Working knowledge of CAD software (SolidWorks or CATIA)
• Exposure to Lean manufacturing, TPM, and manufacturing documentation best practices

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: 57,200 USD - 108,800 USD per year (good-faith estimate covering entry through experienced levels)
• Competitive benefits package (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) with employer match, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment program, life and disability insurance, parental leave, paid time off, employee assistance programs, and additional voluntary coverages
• Eligibility for short- and/or long-term incentive compensation may apply depending on role level and business unit

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Location, Work Type & Additional Information

• Work location: Jacksonville, FL — this is an onsite production role
• Onsite employees work primarily on-site to support production and maintenance activities; collaboration tools are available for cross-site work when required
• Candidates may be asked to attend some interview steps in-person at a client office location
• The application window is expected to be open approximately 40 days from the listed posting date (subject to change)

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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