Manufacturing Engineer

Heroux-Devtek, the world’s 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America, Europe and United Kingdom. The Company’s longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain. With its most recent acquisitions, Heroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry.

Information On The Division

Located in Livonia, Michigan, spanning 3 facilities (100,000+ sq. ft.) with over 130 employees, Beaver Aerospace & Defense is one of Héroux-Devtek’s centers of excellence for design, development, manufacturing, and assembly of ball screws, actuation systems and other aerospace components.

Our ball screws, ball splines, gears, and electromechanical linear/rotary actuators are custom designed to fit virtually any application with superior performance, quality and precision. In fact, our actuation solutions are installed on some of the most advanced aircraft, missile applications and mission-critical space exploration systems in the world, featuring the latest in motion control technology.

With a strong focus on custom precision manufacturing processes with machining automation and techniques, we aim to remain the best value producer of complex and precision Aerospace & Defense components.

What we offer?

• Leaders who invest in your success, development, and growth
• A culture of true teamwork and pride in our product
• Competitive salaries linked to performance and paid time off
• 9 paid holidays
• A comprehensive group insurance plan including a HSA/FSA options, Dental & Vision
• Coverage for Domestic Partnerships
• Supportive wellness program, including healthcare discounts
• Automatic Life Insurance with supplemental options
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Opportunities for retirement savings with 401k plans including a company match
• Tuition reimbursement for relevant Certifications, Education, & Trainings
• Free access to a virtual doctor and the employee assistance program
• Social activities for all employees (BBQ, Golf, Christmas parties, etc.)
• Generous referral bonuses and advantageous recognition programs
• A motivating work environment and a human management style where you can make a difference

The Manufacturing Engineer designs, develops, and improves the integrated systems and processes that bring Beaver's precision aerospace components — including ballscrews, actuators, and motion-control assemblies — from design intent to production execution. This role takes ownership of manufacturing methods, operations sheets, and day-to-day production concerns, and operates at the intersection of Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain. The successful candidate is autonomous, proactive, and intellectually curious — someone who picks up new product lines quickly, asks the right questions, and owns end-to-end problems, regardless of where they originate. This job description indicates the general nature and level of the work that is expected and is not designed to contain a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Other duties may be required.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing methods, processes, and operations sheets for precision aerospace components, ensuring smooth flow from design intent to production execution.
• Partner with the Design and R&D team to ensure designs are manufacturable, surfacing process risks early and translating engineering specifications into floor-ready instructions.
• Analyze product specifications against manufacturing guidelines to establish quality and reliability objectives for finished products.
• Handle daily manufacturing concerns on the floor, including troubleshooting production issues and implementing procedures for the disposition of discrepant material in coordination with Quality.
• Meet regularly with Beaver staff to discuss current repair and production activities and collaborate with staff engineers to resolve production problems in a manner that maximizes product reliability and minimizes cost.
• Develop and maintain labor utilization standards, cost analyses, and production efficiency metrics to maximize use of personnel, material, and facility resources.
• Issue and review engineering change orders to maintain currency of drawings and process documentation and document production problems and resolutions.
• Apply mathematical and analytical methods to determine manufacturing processes, staff requirements, and production standards.
• Estimate production costs and evaluate the manufacturing impact of proposed product or process design changes, reviewing findings with leadership to control, prevent, and eliminate waste.
• Design layout of equipment, materials, and workspace using drafting tools and CAD software to implement efficient production methods.
• Review production schedules, engineering specifications, and orders to maintain working knowledge of manufacturing methods and activities across product lines.
• Confer with vendors, customers, suppliers, contractors, and internal staff on technical concerns, product specifications, manufacturing capabilities, and process improvements.
• Contact customers to discuss product concerns and make technical suggestions or modifications to products or production methods.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain on the return of defective materials and the procurement of outside services, materials, or equipment as needed.
• Represent Beaver at occasional supplier visits and industry tradeshows.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering.
• Background in aerospace, automotive, or another regulated precision-manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with engineering and production software, such as MS Office,SoildWorks, AutoCAD, and ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP).
• Strong cross-functional communication skills — comfortable engaging design engineers, machinists and operators, suppliers, and customers.
• Self-directed and autonomous; able to ramp quickly on new product lines and processes with limited handholding.
• Intellectually curious — actively asks questions, surfaces issues early, and engages with the work rather than waiting to be told.
• Adaptable across varied scope of work — comfortable shifting between design support, process development, and floor-level troubleshooting as priorities change.
• ITAR eligibility — must be a U.S. Person as defined under 22 CFR 120.62.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

• Direct experience with ballscrews, actuators, or other precision motion-control products.
• Strong product design background — has owned or contributed meaningfully to the design of precision mechanical components and brings that perspective into manufacturing process development.
• Experience operating in an AS9100 and/or NADCAP-accredited environment.
• Working knowledge of GD&T, low-volume / high-mix precision machining, or aerospace-grade process planning.
• A track record of quickly ramping on new product lines — for example, applying learning from one motion-control product family to others.
• Owns problems end-to-end and takes initiative across functional boundaries to drive issues to resolution.

Are you known as an innovation driver? Are you looking for your next challenge and opportunity to learn & excel in Aerospace? Héroux-Devtek offers you the opportunity to work in a diverse and team-oriented environment where skills development is a top priority. Here, employees are at the heart of the realization of the product, developed through engineering centers, factories, a service unit, and an accessible and agile head office for fast decision-making.

Be part of a motivating top-notch team taking Aerospace to new heights!

Candidates must meet security screening requirements as set out by ITAR directives.

HDI Landing Gear is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, HDI Landing Gear will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.