Manufacturing Engineer

At Aeon, we design, build, and test modular weapon systems for ground and air platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and small team that allows us to iterate, build and test quickly. If you are looking to solve hard technical problems with a team of passionate engineers in a hands-on, fast-paced environment, Aeon is the place for you.

We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to help build a world-class manufacturing organization as we transition from new product introduction (NPI) and development into full-rate production of complex guided-munition subassemblies and final assemblies. Reporting through the Vice President of Manufacturing, you will define and implement the manufacturing systems, processes, and standards required to support production in an AS9100-regulated environment. As a true builder, you will work cross-functionally with manufacturing, product engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to transform designs from concept and prototype through production-ready status, driving manufacturing readiness, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

This is a full-time, in-person role located in Austin, TX with plans to move to Cedar Park, TX early 2027.

What you’ll do at Aeon:

Lead component- and assembly-level DFM/DFA review during early design phases (EVT/concept), ensuring designs are manufacturable before they reach build

Own and facilitate PFMEA development as a living document from concept design review through production validation

Develop and mature control plans in coordination with Quality Engineering

Design and specify tooling, fixtures, and workstations using Siemens NX; manage CAD submission and revision control for tooling

Define process flows, cycle times, and station/line balancing for subsystem and final assembly builds

Configure and maintain digital work instructions and process steps in the MES, including device/equipment triggers (torque tools, sensors, light-guided assembly, robotics)

Perform IQ, OQ, PQ on installed equipment and processes, establishing repeatable, documented processes

Participate in project technical reviews for manufacturing readiness

Support root-cause investigation and corrective action for process-related nonconformances

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering

Demonstrated experience with DFM/DFA, Process Design, PFMEA, and control plan development

Proficiency in Siemens NX for tooling/fixture design

Experience with an MES platform (Tulip or similar)

Comfortable working in a rapidly changing, early-stage environment and building processes rather than executing existing ones

Strong communicator, able to work cross-functionally with Product Engineering, Quality, and Production

While it’s not required, it would be an added plus if you have:

Experience in aerospace/defense or another regulated, complex-assembly manufacturing environment

Familiarity with AS9145/APQP or similar structured NPI gate processes

Background supporting IQ/OQ/PQ activities

What We Offer: Fully Company-Sponsored Health Benefits : Enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage at no cost to you, including coverage for eligible dependents, plus HSA and FSA options.

Team Events & Company Celebrations: Connect with colleagues through team-building activities, employee events, and celebrations.

Complimentary Daily Lunches: Enjoy company provided lunches served onsite each workday.

Snacks & Beverages: Enjoy complementary snacks, drinks, and refreshments available throughout the workday.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Disclaimer: Requires U.S. person status under ITAR (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected non ‑ citizen such as refugee/asylee) due to access to ITAR ‑ controlled defense articles or technical data.

This job description is intended to outline the general nature and key responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required. Job duties and responsibilities may be modified, expanded, or adjusted at any time to meet business needs, with or without notice.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position successfully. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws, provided such accommodation does not create an undue hardship for the Company.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support portions of our hiring process, including application and resume reviews. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. All hiring decisions are made by company representatives

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.