Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Johnstown, PA

Martin‑Baker America's Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, improving, and supporting manufacturing methods that maximize productivity, efficiency, and the effective use of company resources. This role supports existing production operations, leads the introduction of new work and new processes, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

In this role, you support day‑to‑day manufacturing operations to help sustain on‑time delivery and overall production performance. You bring new work and new processes online efficiently and develop manufacturing plans, workflow layouts, labor estimates, build plans, and tooling requirements. Your work includes evaluating new products for in‑house manufacturing feasibility and coordinating manufacturing activities from planning through implementation.

You design, develop, implement, and document new manufacturing processes while also evaluating and improving existing methods. You identify opportunities for improvement, measure process capability and workforce effectiveness, evaluate capital project needs, and develop strategies for the efficient use of materials, equipment, and personnel. You also conduct measurements, tests, and evaluations to ensure products meet required quality standards.

In support of employee development, you participate in professional organizations and attend skills‑enhancement seminars as appropriate.

Secondary activities include coordinating new‑product workflows, planning shop‑floor layouts, and supporting tooling and fixture design requirements.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field.

• Three years of experience in a similar position (preferred).

Desired Skills

• Effective research skills, including the ability to distinguish relevant information and use reputable sources efficiently.
• Strong critical‑thinking and data‑analysis skills with the ability to identify patterns and logical sequences.
• Creative and efficient problem‑solving skills to identify practical solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical and analytical information to supervisors, peers, customers, and cross‑functional teams.
• Results‑oriented mindset with the ability to maintain focus and overcome obstacles to meet or exceed goals.
• High reliability, with consistent and accurate completion of assignments.

Preferred technical skills include :

• Working knowledge of statics, mechanics of materials, thermodynamics/heat transfer/HVAC, GD&T, pneumatics, electronics (including PLCs), tooling and fixture design, jig design, and shop‑floor layout development (including value‑stream mapping).
• Knowledge of common manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, SAP, and general computer applications.
• Ability to direct or coordinate teams, apply sound management practices, and exercise independent judgment in a fast‑moving environment.

Why Martin‑Baker America?

Martin-Baker America is a premier provider of advanced ejection and crashworthy seating systems across the United States and Canada. Our expertise encompasses crashworthy helicopter seat manufacturing, full lifecycle ejection seat maintenance, and critical component supply to sustain operational readiness. We are proud to support aircrew safety and survivability

• Opportunity to work with impactful, mission‑critical aerospace technology
• Collaborative, supportive work environment
• Flexible schedules with no night or weekend shifts
• Paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents (no employee premiums)
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Three weeks of paid vacation in first year

Apply online at:

Questions? Email: hr@martin-baker.us

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

MBAI is a government contractor and provides priority consideration to veterans.

Successful candidates will be required to complete a Background Check and Drug Screening

Job Tags

For contractors, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work

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