Manufacturing Engineer 3
Chipton-Ross is seeking 2 Manufacturing Engineer 3's for a contract opportunity in Berkeley, MO.
100% onsite
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
-Accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
-2 or more years' experience in engineering design or manufacturing engineering.
-2 or more years' experience working with manufacturing planning tools.
-2 or more years' experience with a design tool (CAD package) like CATIA, Siemens NX, etc.
-Regular and predictable attendance is required.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Client is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our growing team in Berkeley, MO. Due to the growth in the St. Louis Structures and Materials Test Lab, we are looking for Manufacturing Engineers to join our team. The Manufacturing Engineer is an assembly and installation engineer within Client Test & Evaluation (BT&E) that supports fabrication planning & setup/installation by providing design review, manufacturing plan authorship, and fabrication sourcing (inside and outside of Client) followed by support at the aircraft during installation or in the laboratory during setup. They are also expected to work closely with our in-house shop team comprised of tooling and aircraft mechanics which support our operations.
The Structures Lab supports the full structural testing needs of the BDS Programs in St. Louis and St. Charles, including component tests up to full-scale aircraft testing.
Manufacturing Engineers are owners of the build plan and ensure compliance to design configuration, build plan, and process requirements. Manufacturing Engineering performs Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) analysis and develops an integrated build plan consisting of work instructions for assembly/fabrication, kitting, tooling, inspection requirements, and other outputs to ensure fabrication meets design, test, and program requirements.
As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to work on the latest military weapons and aircraft programs, such as: T-7A Redhawk, MQ-25A Stingray, various Phantom Works programs, various Client Weapons programs, and our legacy programs like F-15 and F/A-18 into the future.
Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate, Experienced and Senior Level Manufacturing Engineers.
-Synthesis of test hardware & instrumentation requirements in support of machine shop fabrication, laboratory and flight test.
-Review of design models and drawings.
-Creating/reviewing redlines and coordinating with design to incorporate updates.
-Authorship of manufacturing plans to facilitate build.
-Sourcing of fabrication & assembly including work statement creation as needed.
-Fabrication coordination and liaison.
-Part sourcing from production.
-Procurement of parts/material to support test.
-Coordination with supplier management.
-Shipside (at the aircraft) support of test hardware and/or instrumentation installation.
-At times support manufacturing engineering tasks across different Client sites.
-Close coordination with:
Test engineers and technicians
Instrumentation engineers
Client program engineers
Client customers
Fabrication technicians and support personnel (material management).
Electrical and mechanical designers across BT&E and program teams.
Successful completion of training is a contingency for this assignment - OJT or formal classroom training.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
-Level 3: 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
-Level 4: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
-Accredited Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
-3 or more years of experience specific to Manufacturing Engineering.
-Experience working with MESci.
-Experience with Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), Flight Configuration Changes (FC) or equivalent engineering request for change.
-Experience with redline creation, review, and coordination with design teams.
-Familiarity with flight test worksheets and/or having worksheet authority.
-Knowledge/familiarity of procurement systems, like eParts.
-Knowledge of electrical (wire shop) fabrication capabilities and processes.
-Experience supporting product testing either in the flight or lab test environment.
-Proficiency in CATIA/ENOVIA/NX/Teamcenter.
-Knowledge of machine shop fabrication capabilities including conventional & CNC machining, EDM, fit/finish tools & processes, and QA inspection.
-Knowledge/familiarity with rapid prototyping processes & tools.
-Familiarity with stress analysis/structural analysis.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
WORK HOURS:
Full-Time/First Shift
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
ADDITIONAL:
Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.
Job Location: Berkeley, MO
Rate: Up to $80.46 DOE
Duration: 6 months
Input Date: 05/20/2026
Attention: Emmanuel Morgan
Address: 420 CULVER BLVD
City, State: PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone: 310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone: 800/927-9318
Fax Phone: 310/414-7808
Email: emorgan@chiptonross.com
Website: www.chiptonross.com
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