Manufacturing Engineer – Aircraft Interiors (Cabin)
Little Rock, AK (Onsite)
$40–$44/hour
Join our aircraft interiors team and play a critical role in bringing high-end business jets to life. This role sits at the intersection of design, production, and execution - supporting cabin installations and structural assembly from concept through final build. If you enjoy solving real problems on the shop floor, working directly with technicians, and seeing your work take flight - this is the role for you.
What You’ll Own
Production & Shop-Floor Engineering
- Serve as the primary manufacturing engineering support for cabin installation and structural assembly lines
- Troubleshoot real-time production issues, nonconformances (NCRs), and workflow constraints
- Partner directly with technicians to implement practical, hands-on solutions
Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring production issues
- Drive improvements in cycle time, throughput, and production efficiency
- Identify bottlenecks and optimize workflows using data and trend analysis
Industrialization & Process Development
- Develop and validate manufacturing processes, MBOMs, routings, and work instructions
- Translate engineering designs (2D/3D, GD&T) into clear, technician-ready instructions
- Support new product introductions, production ramp-ups, and manufacturing transfers
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Design Engineering, Quality, and Stress teams on deviations and repairs
- Support FAI / Pre-FAI, certification, and audit readiness
- Provide concise, data-driven updates in program and production reviews
Why This Role is Unique
- Work on high-visibility cabin interiors - the most customer-facing part of the aircraft
- Be embedded on the shop floor, not stuck behind a desk
- Contribute to new aircraft programs and production ramp-ups
- Gain exposure across engineering, production, and leadership teams
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in aircraft manufacturing, structures, or final assembly (FAL)
- Strong hands-on experience supporting live production environments
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, BOMs, and routings
- Experience translating engineering data into clear work instructions
Preferred Experience
- Business jet or large aircraft manufacturing experience
- Cabin interiors or structural assembly background
- Experience with CATIA V5, SAP, or similar tools
- Background in industrialization, ramp-up, or manufacturing transfers
- Familiarity with MRB, NCRs, and certification processes
- Experience with materials such as aluminum, composites, foam, or interior components
Compensation & Work Environment
- Hourly Rate: $40–$44/hour, based on experience
- Paid Holidays and 10 days PTO per year
- Company Sponsored benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and more
- Location: Little Rock, Arkansas (onsite in a production environment)
- Hands-on, fast-paced manufacturing setting with high collaboration
Who You Are
You’re a hands-on problem solver who:
- Thrives in a fast-paced production environment
- Enjoys being on the shop floor working alongside technicians
- Takes ownership and drives issues through to resolution
- Brings both technical expertise and practical thinking
Expleo is an equal opportunity employer. We commit to non‑discrimination in all stages of the recruitment process, ensuring fair and unbiased hiring practices. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable laws.
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