Share Email Opening Title Manufacturing Engineer   Description ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   TECHNICAL Responsible for all production and repair activities in support of assigned products. Initiates and drives to completion productivity initiatives across all of operations. POC for assigned projects cradle to grave. Subject matter expert on 5S, Visual Factory, CI and factory layout. Authors or edits procedures and documentation through change management process directly related to products. Designs, develops, and implements cost-effective methods of producing and repairing product for all phases of manufacturing. Designs and validates production processes and fixtures in accordance with product and customer specifications. Works with assigned operations personnel to establish methods and supports completion rates for production cells. Transitions production solutions between factories during product acquisitions. Interfaces with management to present program status, capital requests, or continuous improvement initiatives. Excellent oral and written communication skills.   FINANCIAL Responsible for production equipment capital inputs and productivity planning of the Business Unit.   REPORTING Accountable to proactively communicate all operational and technical risk and opportunities within their business unit. Provide regular performance updates to the Engineering Manager.   CULTURE Proactively support the operations build plan by providing technical support that generates productivity. MINUMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 4 year degree in a technical discipline; plus a minimum of 8 years direct industry experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.   IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES: Strong mechanical and process development abilities. Advanced knowledge of fixture and production aid design. Driver of continuous improvement and productivity initiatives. Excellent interpersonal skills, can tailor conversations appropriately to target audience, communicates clearly with managers and technicians, works effectively in teams or alone with little supervision. Comfortable with ambiguity and constant change, nimble and responsive in the short-term while driving progress on longer-term initiatives PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. and be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Occasional Domestic and international travel may required to support business needs.   Shift Days   Citizenship Requirements   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Open Date 6/16/2022   About the Organization Are you looking for a career that allows big business ability, and small business agility? A company with a family like feel, where you will truly love your job? Look no further! Extant Aerospace is located in sunny Melbourne, Florida, just minutes from the beaches, Kennedy Space Center, and Port Canaveral. Extant manufactures and supplies complex electronic assemblies to the DoD and international customers for military and commercial applications. Extant also provides licensing and obsolescence management services for legacy electronics systems. Extant is growing in the exciting field of commercial aviation and aerospace, and is looking for experienced personnel to help guide us to success! For additional information, please visit our website at www.ExtantAerospace.com   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. To conform to U.S. export control regulations, requirements of this position include being eligible to work with export controlled products and related data without restriction.   EmpID None Specified  supervisorUID None Specified  This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://extantcomponentsgroup.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category Test Engineer in Melbourne, FL Posted on: 7/9/2025 [Apply Now] Test Engineer in Melbourne, FL Posted on: 7/9/2025 [Apply Now] Sr. Manufacturing Engineer in Melbourne, FL Posted on: 6/18/2025 [Apply Now] Test Engineer in Melbourne, FL Posted on: 3/6/2025 [Apply Now] Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Test Engineer in Melbourne, FL Posted on: 3/6/2025 [Apply Now] Sr. Manufacturing Engineer in Melbourne, FL Posted on: 6/18/2025 [Apply Now] Test Engineer in Melbourne, FL Posted on: 7/9/2025 [Apply Now] Test Engineer in Melbourne, FL Posted on: 7/9/2025 [Apply Now] Senior Manager IT in Melbourne, FL Posted on: 6/30/2025 [Apply Now]

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