Manufacturing Engineer
G3 Aerospace LLC · Belgrade, MT
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at G3 Aerospace LLC (industrial) in Belgrade, MT. Develop, document, and optimize manufacturing processes, particularly for vacuum forming and secondary operations (trimming, bonding, hardware installation).
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Lean, GD&T, AS9100, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), CNC, Tooling
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Montana: typical posted base $66k–$90k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 4 manufacturing engineer openings in Montana, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Montana plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 1494 other live manufacturing postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Typical $96k–$136k, from 466 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 51%
- Root cause 42%
- ✓ Lean 42%
- ✓ New product launch 41%
- Automation 32%
- ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for AS9100, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
Pulled from the posting text. If it's not listed here, the posting didn't say.
How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at G3 Aerospace LLC
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from G3 Aerospace LLCAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Develop, document, and optimize manufacturing processes, particularly for vacuum forming and secondary operations (trimming, bonding, hardware installation).
- ◆Support the maintenance, repair, and performance improvement of existing equipment including CNC routers and thermoformers; collaborate with production and maintenance teams to reduce downtime and increase reliability.
- ◆Evaluate, recommend, and advise on future capital equipment purchases based on production needs, technical requirements, and long-term scalability.
- ◆Collaborate with design and tooling teams to ensure manufacturability of new parts and support tooling development and validation.
- ◆Drive continuous improvement through process analysis, waste reduction, and lean manufacturing principles.
- ◆Support the setup and optimization of thermoforming equipment and forming parameters for various thermoplastic materials.
- ◆Troubleshoot production issues and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
- ◆Create and maintain standard work instructions, job travelers, and manufacturing documentation.
- ◆Assist with new product introduction (NPI) and manage prototype-to-production transitions.
- ◆Interface with quality to resolve non-conformances and improve yield.
- ◆Support ERP system data entry related to routing times, BOMs, and production process steps.
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- ✓3+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role; experience with vacuum forming or thermoforming preferred.
- ✓Familiarity with thermoplastics used in aerospace (e.g., Kydex, Boltaron, ABS).
- ✓Working knowledge of lean manufacturing, process control, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- ✓Proficient in CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) and basic drawing interpretation (GD&T knowledge a plus).
- ✓Experience writing work instructions, process documents, and technical reports.
- ✓Strong hands-on troubleshooting and process development skills.
- ✓Experience working in an AS9100 or aerospace quality environment is a plus.
Why Join Us?
- ✓Be part of a growing aerospace company with a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture.
- ✓Work in a hands-on environment where your contributions directly impact production performance and product quality.
- ✓Opportunities for career growth, cross-functional learning, and leadership as we expand our operations.
Show full description ↓Show less ↑
Job Description
Job Description About Us: G3 Aerospace is a fast-growing aerospace engineering and manufacturing company specializing in vacuum-formed plastic components for aircraft interiors. With a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and responsiveness, we support OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers with custom solutions.
Position Overview: We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to lead continuous improvement efforts, develop and maintain robust manufacturing processes, and support our vacuum forming operations. The ideal candidate will be both technically competent and operationally driven, ready to work closely with production, quality, and design teams to ensure we maintain high standards of efficiency, quality, and safety.