Test Project Engineer
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Manufacturing Engineer to join our growing team. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining engineering documentation, creating CAD models and drawings, and defining manufacturing workflows. You will play a key role in ensuring that products meet aerospace quality standards while optimizing manufacturability, cost, and efficiency. This position will require frequent collaboration with design, quality, suppliers, and production teams.
Responsibilities include:
Design & Execution
Create and maintain engineering drawings, CAD models, specifications and travelers.
Write detailed workflow documents and work instructions to guide manufacturing processes.
Call out materials, finishes and outside/special processes, including heat treating, EDM, plating and coatings.
Process Development and Compliance
Support aerospace inspection requirements, including FAIRs (AS9102) and APQP documentation.
Ensure compliance with AS9100 and customer specifications.
Collaboration and Support
Work with machinists, quality inspectors and suppliers to resolve technical issues.
Provide shop floor support for CNC machining, EDM, precision assembly and special processes.
Identify and implement opportunities for workflow efficiency.
Qualifications
Experience assessing and qualifying materials, specifications, regulations, and process requirements for projects assigned.
Experience with project planning and writing job instructions, MOT’s.
Familiarity with aerospace inspection standards, FAIRs (AS9102), and APQP.
Experience in test instrumentation; Temperature, pressure, strain gage sensors and installation methods
Experience in machine shop and manufacturing methods and techniques, Lathes, Mills, Welding
Mechanical assembly experience
A self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills
The ability to interface with Machinists and Instrumentation Technicians
Requirements and Skills
A Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field or relevant experience.
Strong mechanical aptitude
Proficiency in SolidWorks
Experience with blueprint reading and understanding aerospace models and drawings
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Confidence in collaborating with customer engineering professionals
Excellent computer skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
An understanding of turbine engine operation and construction and manufacturing techniques is preferred.
Cleveland Electric Laboratories (CEL) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to build inclusive environments and ensure equitable access, opportunity, and treatment for all. CEL does not tolerate discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, and any other characteristics protected by law. We make hiring decisions based on your experience and skills. CEL is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.