Manufacturing/ Industrial Engineer


Whippany
Permanent
$115,000 USD a year
Engineering
PR/611231_1790105195
Manufacturing/ Industrial Engineer

Manufacturing/Industrial Engineer

Location: Morris County, NJ

An aerospace company in Morris County, NJ is looking to bring a Manufacturing/Industrial Engineer to join its growing engineering team. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on production efficiency, manufacturing processes, tooling development, and facility operations while supporting highly engineered products used in demanding applications.

What You'll Do

  • Develop and improve manufacturing processes, workflows, and production methods to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
  • Design and optimize factory layouts, cell configurations, material flow, and space utilization.
  • Create and maintain manufacturing documentation including routings, work instructions, SOPs, and build books.
  • Partner with production teams to troubleshoot manufacturing, assembly, and test-related issues.
  • Evaluate engineering drawings and product designs for manufacturability and efficiency improvements.
  • Support tooling, fixture, equipment, and automation initiatives across the facility.
  • Drive continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing projects to improve quality, throughput, and productivity.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline.
  • 4+ years of experience in a Manufacturing Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Process Engineer, or similar role.
  • Experience supporting production environments and manufacturing operations.
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Experience creating manufacturing processes, work instructions, routings, and production documentation.
  • Familiarity with CAD software such as Creo, SolidWorks, or similar platforms.

Preferred Experience

  • Aerospace, defense, aviation, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
  • Machining and manufacturing of precision components.
  • AS9100 quality systems experience.
  • Robotics, automation, or PLC exposure.

If you are interested in joining a respected manufacturer supporting critical aerospace and defense applications and meet the requirements, please apply here.

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