Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Immediately Hiring: Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Company: Dayton-Granger Inc.

Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Location: On-site in Fort Lauderdale FL 33315 (Relocation Assistance Offered)

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Employment Type: Full Time Direct Hire

Benefits: Excellent Benefits Great Work-Life Balance Growth Opportunities

Position Overview

DaytonGranger Inc. (DG) is a third-generation family-owned aerospace manufacturer that has specialized in antennas lightning protection systems and electrostatic components for commercial and military aircraft worldwide for over 82 years. What makes DG unique is that engineering testing and manufacturing all happen under one roof in Fort Lauderdale FL providing direct visibility fast collaboration and real influence on the products we build.

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer plays a critical hands-on role in developing optimizing and sustaining production processes for flight-critical aerospace components. You will be highly engaged on the production floor partnering closely with Engineering Quality Supply Chain and Production to troubleshoot complex issues improve manufacturability refine workflows develop robust work instructions and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• The design development and continuous improvement of manufacturing process flows and work instructions including accurate process lead times capacity analysis and optimization of labor and equipment utilization.
• Drive the development validation and implementation of advanced production processes tooling strategies and manufacturing methodologies to support both legacy and new programs.
• Plan and execute complex engineering evaluations and trials for new materials processes equipment and process improvements; analyze results and recommend scalable solutions.
• Identify troubleshoot and resolve high-impact manufacturing and process issues affecting safety quality cost delivery or schedule.
• Review analyze and coordinate the implementation of methods procedures and controls to stabilize and improve manufacturing processes; actively support and deploy Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain Process FMEAs (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) for DG core manufacturing processes ensuring risk mitigation strategies are effective and aligned with production realities.
• Establish maintain and continuously improve DG manufacturing best practices workmanship standards and process documentation.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with company policies safety requirements and quality standards and provide technical guidance to production teams as needed.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering Quality Supply Chain and Production leadership to support production readiness problem resolution and long-term process stability.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by management in support of manufacturing and operational objectives.
• Adhere to all DG safety procedures and policies as directed by company leadership and the Facility Engineer/Safety Director.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Manufacturing Aerospace or a related Engineering discipline
• 7 years of progressive Manufacturing Engineering experience in a production manufacturing environment with demonstrated ownership of manufacturing processes
• Proven hands-on experience developing deploying and sustaining manufacturing processes work instructions tooling and production documentation
• Strong background supporting production floor activities including root cause analysis corrective action implementation and continuous process improvement
• Working knowledge of multiple manufacturing methods such as machining composites forming joining or complex assembly operations
• Demonstrated ability to analyze production data identify trends and root causes and implement effective sustainable solutions
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and provide technical guidance
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced regulated manufacturing environment
• English fluency (written and verbal

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading or facilitating FMEA Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma or continuous improvement initiatives.

• Experience in aerospace defense or other highly regulated high-reliability manufacturing environments.

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance

• Affordable comprehensive insurance coverage (Medical Dental Vision)

• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting

• Complimentary basic life insurance with optional supplemental coverage

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Mental Health Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave

• Excellent work-life balance

• Dynamic collaborative work environment

• Access to cutting-edge technology and resources

• Length of Service / Milestone Anniversary Gifts

• Team Building Activities

• On-Site Gym

Why Youll Love Working Here

We are a multigenerational team representing a wide range of cultures educational backgrounds experience levels and ideasall making it happen from one location in beautiful coastal South Florida. DG is a well-established supplier supporting long-term aerospace programs while continuously developing new products for emerging customers and markets.

DG truly values its employees. The average employee tenure is approximately 8 years and service milestones are celebrated company-wide with anniversary gift selections.

Compliance Notice

Equal Opportunity Statement: Dayton-Granger Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Export Compliance Notice: This position requires access to information subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by these regulations (U.S. citizen U.S. permanent resident or otherwise protected under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening in compliance with company policy and applicable law.