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Manufacturing Engineer II

CompanyKnight Aerospace Medical Systems LLC
LocationSan Antonio
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 17, 2026
About The Company
Knight Aerospace, located in San Antonio, Texas, is a design, manufacturing, and modification center dedicated to providing competitive and functional products and reliable service. Knight Aerospace intends to set the standard of excellence for suppliers in the aerospace industry. We are firmly committed to Total Customer Satisfaction, and continually strive to improve our products and services. Business activities of Knight Aerospace include the design, manufacture and installation of Commercial and Military Aircraft Interiors, Aircraft Ground Support Equipment, Mobile Engine Test Stands (METS), Palletized Passenger Interiors and VIP-Staff Module Conversions for cargo aircraft. Knight Aerospace is the world leader in providing safe, quality and reliable “Quick-Change/Roll-On Roll-Off” Modules and Pallets for various cargo aircraft. Knight Aerospace’s design philosophy sets us apart from other Quick-Change manufactures in the market. We specialize only in the design of aircraft passenger and equipment quick-change modules and pallets ensuring all aspects of FAA regulations and safety are taken in consideration during the design. Knight Aerospace’s products (Modules, Pallets and Ground Support Equipment) are recognized by major OEM such as Alenia, Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Northrop Grumman as the preferred product on the market.
About the Role

Description

 

Join Knight Aerospace – Manufacturing Engineer II

Knight Aerospace is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer II to join our team in San Antonio, TX. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity supporting our aerospace manufacturing operations.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: $75,000–$82,000, depending on experience
  • Annual Bonus: 5% target
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
  • 409A Program

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for generating build plans/routings, and bill of materials from Engineering data, to provide an executable plan to Production Control, Purchasing, Materials Control and Production. The Manufacturing Engineering will represent the Company and its values and will ensure that the expectations of the Company’s customers are exceeded 


Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Create routing/job travelers for each manufacturing operation needed to produce the product. 
  2. Create routing/job travelers in ERP system or Excel from drawings released by Engineering.
  3. Conduct in-depth review of engineering drawings prior to release
  4. BOM Creation:
  5. Verify BOM from engineering drawings
  6. Modify BOM as required when future revisions are released
  7. Forward completed BOM to Production Control for Stock checking 
  8. Build plan identification: Identify the correct sequence for project build by working with Production 
  9. On floor issues, changes, questions: Address issues brought up by Production for engineering change requests or BOM modification

Drawing review: Review drawings for possible errors or missing information

Tooling & Fixturing: Identify opportunities for tooling and fixturing to improve efficiency or reduce nonconformances in the manufacturing processes

Continual Improvement: Identification and implementation of process improvement activities, 5S, kaizen, lean 6s etc.


General Expectations:

  1. Written and verbal communication skills. 
  2. Analytical and problem-solving skills. 
  3. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 
  4. Demonstrate exceptional teamwork and collaboration
  5. Foster a productive and positive work environment
  6. Effectively promote company goals across departments
  7. Ability to proactively identify and mitigate potential risks, opportunities, and process improvements
  8. Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications and use GD&T.
  9. Preferred software knowledge: MS Excel, MS Word, and CETEC ERP

Qualifications:

  1. Required: Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering or a related field, 4-year accredited university 
  2. Minimum 3 years manufacturing experience, hands on manufacturing or in a role creating routings and BOMs, and drawing reviews for manufacturability 
  3. Minimum 1 year aerospace manufacturing experience, hands on manufacturing or in a role creating routings and BOMs. 
  4. Preferred: Experience programming G-code for CNC machining (Haas 4-axis) 
  5. Preferred: knowledge of JobBoss Software (or similar ERP system), knowledge of CAD. 
  6. Preferred: Experience leading improvement events and activities, 5S, kaizen, lean 6s etc. 

Work Environment Requirements

  1. Full-Time Position. 
  2. Comfortable working in a dynamic manufacturing and warehouse environment. 
  3. Willing to adapt to changing workplace needs. 
  4. May be exposed to dust, noise, and other conditions typical of a manufacturing and warehouse environment. 
  5. May be required to move between office, production, and warehouse areas as necessary to perform job responsibilities. 

Physical Requirements

  1. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
  2. Ability to move throughout office, production, and warehouse areas for extended periods as required by job duties.
  3. Ability to perform repetitive computer and desk-related tasks for extended periods.
  4. Ability to reach, bend, and perform routine movements associated with the position.


Key Skills
Manufacturing engineeringBill of materials (BOM)RoutingJob travelersEngineering drawingsGD&TERP systemsProcess improvement5SKaizenLean manufacturingTechnical specificationsProblem-solvingCommunication skillsTeamworkAttention to detail
Categories
ManufacturingEngineeringLogistics
Benefits
Medical insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k) with company matchPaid time offPaid holidays409A programAnnual bonus
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for generating build plans, routings, and bills of materials from engineering data to support production control and purchasing. They also address on-floor production issues and identify opportunities for process improvements and tooling efficiency.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$75,000 - $82,000
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
70
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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