Manufacturing Engineer
MST Manufacturing | Claremore, Oklahoma
Build the Future of Aerospace. Defense. Space.
At MST Manufacturing, we don't just manufacture precision parts—we produce mission-critical components that support some of the world's most demanding aerospace, defense, space, medical, and industrial applications.
We're looking for a Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges, collaborating with talented teams, and seeing their work directly impact production. If you thrive in a fast-paced precision manufacturing environment and enjoy bridging engineering with the shop floor, we'd love to meet you.
This is an opportunity to join one of Oklahoma's leading precision manufacturing companies where your ideas matter, continuous improvement is encouraged, and your work contributes to products that make a difference.
Why You'll Love Working at MST Manufacturing
At MST, we believe our employees are our greatest investment. We offer competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career development opportunities, and a culture built around teamwork, innovation, and excellence.
What You'll Do
As our Manufacturing Engineer, you'll serve as the critical connection between Engineering, Production, Quality, Planning, and Operations. Your work ensures engineering requirements are accurately translated into efficient manufacturing processes while helping production teams solve technical challenges and continuously improve operations.
You'll play an essential role in delivering high-quality products on time while maintaining the rigorous standards expected in the aerospace and defense industries.
Key ResponsibilitiesEngineering & Production Support
- Serve as the technical liaison between Engineering and Manufacturing
- Support machinists, fabricators, inspectors, planners, and supervisors with engineering-related questions
- Communicate engineering revisions, process improvements, and technical updates
- Help resolve production issues quickly while minimizing downtime
- Participate in cross-functional production and engineering meetings
Technical Documentation
- Review engineering drawings, CAD models, customer specifications, and purchase order requirements
- Verify revisions, materials, dimensions, tolerances, and special requirements
- Ensure production teams always have access to current documentation
- Support document control and configuration management
- Protect proprietary and export-controlled information
Engineering Change Management
- Coordinate engineering changes, deviations, waivers, and revision updates
- Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Production, and Planning to implement approved changes
- Maintain revision history and engineering traceability
- Ensure obsolete documentation is properly removed from production
Manufacturing & Process Support
- Investigate manufacturing issues involving tooling, fixtures, materials, tolerances, and machining processes
- Gather measurements, production data, and employee feedback for engineering review
- Collaborate with CNC Programming, Tooling, Quality, and Operations to identify practical solutions
- Escalate significant quality, safety, or production risks when necessary
- Verify corrective actions are successfully implemented
Manufacturing Planning
- Assist in developing manufacturing routers, bills of material, work instructions, and production plans
- Ensure engineering requirements are accurately reflected throughout the manufacturing process
- Support new product introductions, first article inspections, and process validation activities
Quality & Compliance
- Support AS9100D and ISO 9001 quality systems
- Participate in first article inspections, corrective actions, and root cause investigations
- Help maintain product traceability and configuration control
- Support customer and certification audits
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes and communication
- Recommend improvements that reduce cost, improve quality, and increase efficiency
- Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
- Assist with standardizing engineering documentation and workflows
What We're Looking For
We're searching for someone who enjoys collaborating across departments and solving manufacturing challenges while keeping production moving.
Preferred Skills
- Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
- Knowledge of CNC machining, fabrication, assembly, and manufacturing processes
- Understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Experience working with ERP systems, CAD viewers, and Microsoft Office
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, Machining, Drafting, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Support, CNC Machining, Quality, or a related manufacturing role
- Experience interpreting engineering drawings and supporting manufacturing operations
Work Environment
This position combines office work with regular interaction on the production floor. You'll work alongside highly skilled manufacturing professionals in a modern CNC machining environment featuring advanced multi-axis machining technology.
Employees must be able to safely work in an active manufacturing facility while following all company safety procedures and PPE requirements.
Why MST Manufacturing?
When you join MST Manufacturing, you're joining a company that invests in advanced technology, continuous improvement, and—most importantly—its people.
We manufacture precision components for industries where quality is critical and excellence is expected. Our team takes pride in producing work that supports aerospace, defense, medical, energy, and industrial customers around the world.
If you're looking for a place where your engineering expertise will make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Benefits & Perks
We offer one of the strongest benefits packages in the area.
Company-Paid Benefits
✔ Medical Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
✔ Dental Insurance
✔ Vision Insurance
✔ Short-Term Disability
✔ Long-Term Disability
✔ Basic Life Insurance
Additional Benefits
- 401(k) with 50% company match on employee contributions up to 6%
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Optional Life, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
- Up to 9 Paid Holidays each year
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 3 weeks PTO (Years 1–7)
- 4 weeks PTO (7+ years)
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Employee Referral Bonus (up to $500)
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Stable, growing aerospace and defense manufacturer
- Collaborative, team-oriented culture
Join Our Team
If you're passionate about manufacturing, enjoy solving technical challenges, and want to build products that matter, we encourage you to apply today.
MST Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee can thrive. Due to the nature of this safety position, a 10-Panel Drug Screen and Federal Background Check must be cleared for any offer to stand.
Pay: $70,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
