Manufacturing Engineer

Overview

Industry: Aerospace/Defense

Position: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Pau, France

Frequency: 40/hrs per week

Duration: 6 months minimum with potential extension

Responsibilities

• Review, update, and correct manufacturing plans, work instructions, and process documentation.

• Provide technical expertise to develop, optimize, and improve manufacturing processes and instructions.

• Support corrective action activities by investigating manufacturing issues, identifying root causes, and implementing effective technical solutions.

• Lead and support projects related to manufacturing line improvements, process optimization, and the implementation of new manufacturing processes.

• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to resolve technical and manufacturing issues.

• Analyze manufacturing data and recommend improvements to enhance quality, efficiency, and process reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

• 3–6 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing engineering.

• Strong knowledge and practical experience in manufacturing processes such as casting, forging, sheet metal fabrication, welding, and boilermaking.

• Experience developing, reviewing, and improving manufacturing worksheets, work instructions, and process documentation.

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, data analysis, and communication skills.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and applicable aerospace standards.

• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies and corrective action processes is an asset.

• Six Sigma Black Belt certification is considered a strong asset.