Manufacturing Engineering Technician
Cirrus
Other Engineering
Grand Forks, ND, USA
Posted on May 6, 2026
Hours: Monday - Thursday; 5:00am - 3:30pm. OT as required.
Job Summary
The ME Technician’s main role is to perform tasks in support of manufacturing engineers and production personnel. This will include machine setup and operation, creating CNC programs or processes, manufacturing experimental and production components, and inspecting critical part features. Other tasks might include participating in capital or continuous improvement projects, and assisting in the creation or design of specialty tooling. Supports production as needed to drive success for the quality of the aircraft and to satisfy the customer.
The Manufacturing Engineer technician is responsible for supporting the design, development, maintenance, and optimization of manufacturing processes and equipment. These responsibilities are crucial for ensuring efficient production, high product quality, and manufacturing reliability.
Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions
- Proficient with Manufacturing Engineer Technician I responsibilities
- Creates successful CNC programs to support experimental, continuous improvement, and production activities.
- Performs machine setups, proves out programs, and completes production as required.
- Troubleshoots basic equipment malfunctions without the need for external help.
- Takes ownership of tooling, fixtures, and equipment in assigned area
- Works with engineering to solve existing issues and improve processes.
- Follows all company safety policies
- Completes prescribed preventative maintenance tasks on time.
- Maintains a clean and organized workstation to meet or exceed department standards.
- Keeps equipment operational by specifying and coordinating maintenance and repair.
- Communicates issues to lead and supervisor
- Maintains successful relationships with engineering, manufacturing, and regulatory departments
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- High School diploma or GED equivalent, a technical degree in manufacturing would be a bonus
- 1-3 years experience and/or training in a manufacturing environment preferred
- Proficient in manual and CNC machining processes, and five-axis machining experience is preferred
- Knowledge of CNC programming techniques, preferably using Mastercam.
- Ability to machine and modify moderate to complex parts with a lathe and a mill.
- Use hand and power tools to perform maintenance and repairs on tooling.
- Knows how to use basic measuring tools such as a scale, tape measure, gauge pin, calipers, micrometers, depth mic., etc.
- Understands basic mechanical maintenance for manual clamps, suction cups, and other tooling interfaces.
- Understands how to interpret engineering drawings and use a bill of material.
- Has a knowledge of common hardware.
- Has basic computer skills.
- Can work autonomously
Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options
- Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts: FSA and HSA offerings with company contributions to HSA
- Well-being: Calm Health, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness incentives through medical provider
- 401(K) plan; Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting after one year of employment
- PTO: Various PTO plans starting at 100 hours accrued within the first year
- Additional Time off Benefits: Paid holidays, 2 weeks of Paid Parental leave, paid time for funeral leave and jury duty
- Career Development: Tuition reimbursement program and professional growth opportunities
- Exclusive Discounts: Cirrus Store, partner and marketplace discounts available
- Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations
These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!
Competencies
- To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Customer Focus: Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.
- Builds Networks: Effectively builds formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization.
- Tech Savvy: Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications.
- Self-Development: Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal
- development channels.
- Instills Trust: Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.
Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law
OUR BENEFITS
Cirrus offers a competitive benefits package that includes: health, dental, life, short and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account, 401K retirement savings plan, voluntary vision, Employee Referral Incentive Program, vacation and holiday pay. Additionally, all employees enjoy a discount at the company store and exclusive discounts from our world-class partners, like Garmin, Bose, AT&T, Microsoft, Fastenal and more.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.
Cirrus Aircraft’s Mission is to deliver an aviation experience that is the pinnacle of innovation, quality, and safety to our customers. Cirrus Aircraft is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet™, the world’s first single engine Personal Jet and recipient of the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined performance, comfort and safety in aviation with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) – the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft. To date, worldwide flight time on Cirrus aircraft has passed nine million hours and over 170 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS® as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft. Find out more at cirrusaircraft.com.
Cirrus offers a competitive benefits package and is dedicated to the advancement of general aviation. The Cirrus Flying Club offers employees and their family members the unique opportunity to obtain their private pilot’s license in the comfort of a Cirrus or rent a Cirrus for an impromptu adventure at a greatly reduced rate. We are committed to investing in the future of our employees and company by offering professional development and career progression opportunities and we engage employees by offering several employee and family events throughout the year, as well as the opportunity to take part in activity clubs and community events.
This opportunity is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota. **As our main sub-assembly composite facility, our Grand Forks location is essential to the development of every Cirrus aircraft. Home to the University of North Dakota and the state’s third largest city, this unique town offers small town charm with an inviting community, centered on hospitality and grand possibilities. Activities in town expand across all four seasons, with abundant city parks, local fishing, collegiate sports, superb arts and theatre, excellent restaurants and several community events and festivals.
Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
