Description:
We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join a dynamic and expanding team in Little Rock, AR, United States.
Responsibilities:
• Analyze and interpret manufacturing and assembly drawings, 3D models, and process specifications to derive robust, technician-level work instructions.
• Create detailed industrialization packages and routings, including Manufacturing Bills of Materials (MBOMs), standard work, and time standards for shop-floor execution.
• Strong knowledge
• Optimize operation sequences, line balancing, and tool/equipment utilization using Lean Manufacturing tools.
• Perform technical studies and conduct analysis of operations
• Work with internal customers and management to develop standards for design and production.
• Conduct capacity analysis and performance trend reviews to identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with design engineering to enhance the manufacturability of new and evolving aircraft interiors and structural assemblies.
• Develop clear rework instructions and troubleshoot first-piece or production issues to maintain build schedules.
• Provide shop floor support, including creating rework instructions, managing engineering changes and Non-Conformance Requests (NCRs)
• Strong problem-solving skills for complex features such as conflicting design requirements and difficult coordination requirements.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, specifications and corporate quality standards.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent)
• 2–7 years of experience in aerospace or advanced manufacturing; familiarity with aircraft interiors/completions is a plus
• Proficiency in CAD tools (CATIA V5, Creo, SolidWorks) CATIA V5 preferable
• Strong grasp of Lean, SPC, line balancing, and capacity planning
• Ability to interpret GD&T and engineering drawings to produce clear work instructions
• SAP Management
• 3Dvia
• Experience with developing MBOMs, shop routings, and detailed time-study work packages
• Competence in trend and capacity analysis to drive continuous improvement
• Experience in Manufacturing processes of materials like Divinycell, Aluminum, Steel, Foam, Kydex etc. (Nice-to-have)
• VPM experience preferred (Nice-to-have)
• 3D modeling experience(Nice-to-have)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to liaise between design, production, quality, and support functions.
• Detail-oriented, analytical mindset with a sense of ownership and urgency.
Job Number:
45296
Job Location:
Little Rock, AR
Input Date:
07/17/2025
Firm Name:
EXPLEO USA INC
Attention:
Brigitte Mercier
Address:
220 W DOUGLAS AVE STE 250
City, State:
WICHITA, KS 67202
Phone:
316/264-3778
Email:us.recruitment@expleogroup.com Website:www.expleogroup.com
