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Manufacturing Engineer - SMT (Aerospace)

Aleron
United States, Florida, Fort Walton Beach
May 14, 2026
Description Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer - SMT Location: Ft. Walton Beach, FL Employment Type: Salaried Full-time direct Industry: Aerospace Compensation: $90K - $115K Work Schedule: M-F About the Opportunity: In this role, you will perform complex and varied work to develop and recommend improvements in the Manufacturing system and in product manufacturability and cost effectiveness. You will work with our cross-functional teams on new product development. You will select, evaluate and qualify materials for new process introduction and you will provide technical guidance to the design engineers and technicians for manufacture ability and cost effectiveness. What You'll Do: Support day to day manufacturing by providing tools, information and guidance required for repeatable, high-quality production Strong background in AS9100, IPC-610 and J-STD-001 workmanship standards SMT (Surface-mount technology) machine support Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze data resulting in sound root cause corrective actions Study, analyze and design methods, procedures, processes, layouts, flow, fixtures, and tooling as needed to support production Investigate, recommend, and implement manufacturing cost reduction and product improvement programs Participate in customer specification and statement of work reviews Review and analyze process change requests and implement as required Review current equipment capabilities and provide justification for capital investment Perform a variety of cost analyses - including make/buy recommendations Develop manufacturing operating instructions Develop and track manufacturing metrics to monitor the health of processes Evaluate non-conformances as part of the Material Review Board Develop procedures and train assemblers and operators in machine operations, processes or assembly applications Provide customer support when needed Interface with suppliers to reduce and eliminate quality issues at incoming inspection Develop ROI in support of capital equipment, new process development and productivity improvements About Acara Solutions Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide. Job Requirements What You'll Bring (Requirements): BSEE, Industrial Engineering or similar technical degree Min 3 years of experience as a manufacturing engineer with solder experience and SMT machines Min 3 years of experience in MS Office along with Autocad exposure This is an ITAR aerospace facility, U.S. Persons required. The ability to obtain a Secret clearance required. What Set's You Apart (Preferred): 5+ years of exp Aerospace, medical device or similar regulated environment NPI exp SMT programming After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit. The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you. Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status. Apply