Manufacturing Engineer

Overview

EXPLEO USA INC is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join a dynamic and expanding team in Little Rock, AR.

Expleo is a trusted partner for end‑to‑end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation. We are a talent incubator. The time you spend at Expleo will turbo‑charge your career, allowing you to work on complex technical challenges, enjoy opportunities to expand your skills and take part in inspiring, multi‑disciplinary collaborations with your colleagues. Whether working on autonomous vehicles, green planes, the factories of tomorrow or cutting‑edge banking technology, you will have the opportunity to become a bolder version of yourself. Let’s change the game together.

Responsibilities:

• Support aircraft structural manufacturing and final assembly operations, including large assemblies, subassemblies, and critical installations.
• Provide daily manufacturing engineering support to production lines to resolve technical issues, nonconformances, and workflow constraints.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring manufacturing issues affecting quality, cost, or delivery.
• Develop, improve, and validate manufacturing processes, work instructions, routings, and sequences.
• 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 MBOMs, standard work, and time standards for shop‑floor execution.
• Drive production efficiency improvements, including cycle time reduction, line balancing, and workload optimization.
• Perform technical studies and conduct analysis of operations to identify bottlenecks and corrective actions.
• Support tooling and jig/fixture development to improve ergonomics, repeatability, and installation time.
• Support special manufacturing operations, including rework, major structural repairs, and critical fastener or assembly activities.
• Collaborate closely with Design Engineering, Quality, and Stress for structural deviations and repairs.
• Coordinate with internal customers and management to develop standards for design and production.
• Participate in FAI / Pre‑FAI activities supporting aircraft certification and conformity.
• Support new production line implementation, readiness reviews, and rate increases.
• Participate in manufacturing transfers between sites (domestic and international), including process alignment, training, and hours planning.
• Support the industrialization of new or modified processes to ensure repeatability and compliance.
• Provide shop‑floor support, create rework instructions, manage engineering changes, and handle NCRs.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, specifications, and corporate quality standards.
• Participate in program and production status reviews, providing concise, data‑driven updates.
• Support internal and external audits (process, quality, customer readiness).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent).
• 5+ years of aerospace manufacturing engineering experience in aircraft structures or final assembly environments.
• Strong hands‑on experience supporting production lines.
• Proven experience with manufacturing methods, process development, and shop‑floor troubleshooting.
• Ability to interpret 2D/3D engineering drawings, GD&T, BOMs, and routings to produce clear work instructions.
• Proficiency in CAD tools such as CATIA V5 (preferred), Creo, or SolidWorks.
• Experience with developing MBOMs, shop routings, and time‑study work packages.
• Competence in trend and capacity analysis to drive continuous improvement.
• SAP management experience; familiarity with 3Dvia.
• Comfortable working in high‑volume production environments.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with design, production, quality, and leadership teams.
• Detail‑oriented, analytical mindset with a sense of ownership and urgency.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience supporting business jet or large aircraft manufacturing programs.
• Background in production ramp‑ups, new line launches, or manufacturing transfers.
• Experience with structural assemblies, systems installations, and special processes.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar MES systems.
• International manufacturing exposure or expatriate support assignments.
• Experience supporting quality improvement plans, KPIs, and cost‑reduction initiatives.
• VPM experience.
• Experience with materials such as Divinycell, aluminum, steel, foam, Kydex, etc.
• 3D modeling experience.

What We Offer

At Expleo Group USA, we value expertise, innovation, and collaboration. Join our team and contribute to high‑impact aerospace projects while benefiting from a supportive work culture.

• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Benefits Package – including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Supportive Team Culture – A workplace that values continuous learning and professional growth

This position may require access to information subject to U.S. export‑control regulations (e.g., ITAR/EAR). Employment is contingent upon the ability to obtain such access. Under these regulations, access may be limited to “U.S. Persons,” including U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and individuals granted refugee or asylee status.

Expleo is an equal opportunity employer. We commit to non‑discrimination in all stages of the recruitment process, ensuring fair and unbiased hiring practices. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable laws.

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