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Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

AEVEX Aerospace · Tampa, FL

Level
Senior
Team
Manufacturing
Degree
Required
Experience asked
9+ years
Industry
Aerospace & defense
Posted
Yesterday

The role in 30 seconds

A senior manufacturing role at AEVEX Aerospace (aerospace & defense) in Tampa, FL. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses.

They ask for
9+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Tooling, SolidWorks

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Manufacturing Engineer roles in Florida: typical posted base $71k–$112k.

Median of the low and high ends of 6 live postings that list pay, out of 50 manufacturing engineer openings in Florida, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 49 other live manufacturing postings in Florida.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $71k–$112k, from 6 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (9+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Root cause 48%
  • Lean 46%
  • New product launch 46%
  • ✓ Tooling 38%
  • Welding 34%
  • Machining 32%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 9+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Lifts up to 25 lbs

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Full description from AEVEX AerospaceAs posted on their careers site.Show

Essential Functions

  • ◆Develops Assembly Work Instructions (AWIs) in conjunction with the development and production teams.
  • ◆Develops tooling, fixtures, jigs, and shop aids to support production of UAVs/USVs.
  • ◆Evaluates existing manufacturing processes to improve them, working broadly from supply chain to business systems to help things run smoothly.
  • ◆Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, researching testing methods, and conferring with equipment vendors.
  • ◆Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
  • ◆Assures product and process quality by designing and implementing testing methods where required.
  • ◆Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs.
  • ◆Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
  • ◆Provides manufacturing engineering information by answering questions and requests.
  • ◆Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.
  • ◆Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services.
  • ◆Maintains product and process database by writing computer programs and entering data.
  • ◆Completes design and development projects by training and guiding technicians.
  • ◆Performs other related duties as assigned.

Standard Essential Functions

  • ◆Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
  • ◆Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
  • ◆Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications

and Competencies

  • ✓Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • ✓Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • ✓Ability to lead cross-functional teams
  • ✓Effective project management capabilities
  • ✓Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • ✓Results-driven with a focus on operational excellence
  • ✓Strong manufacturing engineering experience centered around work instructions, test equipment, support equipment design for production

Education / Certifications

  • ✓Bachelor of Science in engineering or related field required.
  • ✓Masters Degree preferred.

Experience

  • ✓9+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering roles
  • ✓Defense manufacturing is a plus, but not necessary
  • ✓Experience using CAD or CAM software (SOLIDWORKS)
  • ✓Experience with 3D printing
  • ✓Experience with fixtures, shop aids, work instructions

Physical

Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:

  • ✓Occasionally required to stand for extended periods of time
  • ✓Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds
  • ✓Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment

For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.

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Job Overview

We are a high-paced and agile manufacturing organization that is growing rapidly. We are searching for a multi-faceted production and manufacturing engineer. We are looking for someone who understands formal manufacturing environments and is able to focus on the key elements that will take us to the next level. This role is broad from shaping our MRP system to evolving material and production management systems to planning production. The primary focus will be taking designs from development to production with the majority of the work coming in the form of integration of products into UAV/USVs.

Security Clearance

  • •Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.

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