Manufacturing Engineer – Sheet Metal/Aero Structure Fabrication

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Industry: Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship or valid Permanent Resident status is required.

About Us

Precision Aerospace, LLC, a Tier 1 aerospace manufacturer with over 40 years of experience in Phoenix, Arizona, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with a strong background in sheet metal fabrication, forming, press brake operation, hydroforming, and welding to join our team. This role plays a critical part in supporting operations to drive maximum production performance, quality, and efficiency. We thrive in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment and are committed to meeting challenging goals while delivering exceptional results for our customers.

Why Join Our Team?

Come join our growing team where you will get to make a difference daily by continuing to help build our reputation for speed, quality, responsiveness, and ability to handle complex products. We are committed to exceeding customers' expectations while providing opportunities for growth and a safe, positive, and strong team environment for all employees.

Benefits & Perks

• 401(k) with company matching
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Employee referral program

Responsibilities & Expectations

• Define manufacturing methods for complex sheet-metal aerostructures such as ribs, brackets, skins, and assemblies that must meet strict aerospace tolerances and material requirements.
• Create robust process documentation including manufacturing plans, work instructions, and support the inspection criteria development that is aligned with aerospace standards (AS9100, NADCAP, customer specs).
• Perform manufacturability reviews to identify risks early, reduce complexity, and ensure the design can be fabricated reliably at scale.
• Assist in development of the first-article process qualification, including tooling trials, capability studies, and FAIR packages to meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Optimize processes for rate readiness by reducing variation, improving cycle times, and ensuring the production line can support ramp-up without compromising quality.
• Coordinate with supply chain, quality, and program teams to ensure materials, tooling, and inspection resources are ready for launch.
• Drive issue resolution during prototype builds by troubleshooting forming challenges, distortion, spring back, or assembly fit-up problems.
• Support customer and regulatory audits by demonstrating process control, traceability, and compliance with aerospace manufacturing standards.
• Recommend process improvements to improve quality and customer satisfaction.
• Must have thorough understanding of GD&T
• Advanced Engineering Software and ERP Software is preferred.
• Due to ITAR regulations, this position requires that the employee be a US Person (US Citizen or Permanent Resident)

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Due to ITAR regulations, this position requires that the employee be a US Person (US Citizen or Permanent Resident)
• Previous manufacturing experience related to mechanical components for aerospace preferred
• 3 to 5 years' experience with sheet metal fabrications and welding required
• Bachelor's degree in engineering field highly preferred
• Work onsite, in the office, sitting for up to 8 hours at a time.
• Expert ability to read and interpret aerospace drawings, specifications, and customer requirements, including contracts
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills within a production environment
• The ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure, deadline critical production environment
• Ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, time management and follow-up skills.
• Utilization of Microsoft Office applications including Teams and other
• Possess a high degree of initiative and be self-motivated, ability to work with minimal supervision.

Physical Requirements

• The physical requirements of this position include but are not limited to those listed below.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, writing and typing
• Occasional lifting of up to 40 pounds
• Occasional reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, grasping, twisting, bending and repetitive motion
• The ability to wear proper personal protective equipment, including earplugs, safety glasses, safety shoes, etc.