Manufacturing Engineer 3

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer 3 for a contract opportunity in Ridley Park, PA.

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• Accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, -Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Typically 5 or more years of experience in manufacturing engineering, production engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience working with mechanical assemblies or manufacturing processes, preferably in aerospace, defense, or another high-reliability industry.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, models, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience supporting problem-solving activities such as root cause analysis or corrective action.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.

Client is seeking a Level 3 Manufacturing Engineer to join the Chinook Airframe Engineering team in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will support the development, implementation, and improvement of manufacturing processes for airframe structures and assemblies supporting the Chinook platform. You will work closely with engineering, production, quality, tooling, planning, and supply chain teams to help ensure designs are producible, efficient, and compliant with program requirements.

• Support development and refinement of manufacturing processes for airframe components and assemblies.
• Assist with producibility reviews and manufacturing readiness efforts for new or revised designs.
• Translate engineering drawings, models, specifications, and requirements into practical manufacturing processes and work instructions.
• Help define tooling, fixtures, jigs, and assembly methods to support efficient production.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and support root cause analysis for defects, escapes, and process disruptions.
• Collaborate with design engineering to improve manufacturability, assembly sequence, cost, and quality.
• Assist in maintaining manufacturing documentation such as process plans, work instructions, and special process requirements.
• Support production line problem resolution using engineering analysis and structured problem-solving methods.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn and take ownership of assigned work.
• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced production environment.
• Customer focus and accountability.

Successful completion of training is a contingency for this assignment - OJT or formal classroom training.



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.



Full-Time/First Shift





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.

• 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.
• Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.
• Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.