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Precise Flight

Precise Flight

Aircraft lighting, oxygen systems, speedbrakes manufacturer

Manufacturing Engineer 2

Full-Time
$95k - $105k/yr
Junior, Mid
Bachelor's
Bend, OR, USA
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About the job

Requirements
  • A solid understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering principles is required.
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methods is required.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field is required.
  • Two to four years of manufacturing engineering experience is required.
  • Knowledge of process design and manufacturing optimization is required.
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies is required.
  • Experience with manufacturing equipment and tooling integration is required.
  • Knowledge of process validation and product introduction is required.
  • Experience with statistical analysis and process capability measurement is required.
  • Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action implementation is required.
  • Experience with engineering documentation and standard work development is required.
  • Experience with CAD and manufacturing software tools is required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is required.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and optimize manufacturing processes to improve product quality, operational efficiency, productivity, and cost performance.
  • Lead moderate-scale process improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
  • Support new product introduction activities, including process validation and documentation.
  • Develop work instructions, tooling requirements, and operator training materials.
  • Analyze production data and recommend corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with suppliers, quality engineering, and product design teams.
  • Support equipment implementation and manufacturing process qualification.

About the company

Precise Flight designs and supplies flight safety and efficiency equipment for a wide range of aircraft. Its products include Pulselites, LED and HID lighting systems, fixed and portable oxygen systems, and Speedbrakes that improve visibility, illumination, breathable air, and drag control. The systems integrate with an aircraft’s electrical networks and are installed on commercial airliners, business jets, rotorcraft, and general aviation worldwide, often with major manufacturers and operators. The goal is to help flying be safer and more profitable by delivering reliable equipment that serves diverse aircraft and operators.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Bend, Oregon

Founded

1980

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What believers are saying

  • August 2026 E175 STC expands Pulselite into a large regional-jet fleet.
  • Airbus Helicopters, Bell, Bombardier, Gulfstream, and Qantas provide strong brand validation.
  • Promotion of Tyler Tuttle in 2026 signals continued engineering investment after the Signia acquisition.

What critics are saying

  • Customer concentration in airlines, OEMs, and MROs exposes revenue to program delays and deferrals.
  • Bird-strike prevention products face certification risk; E175 and rotorcraft approvals require continual FAA and EASA action.
  • Arcline-owned Signia can rationalize overlapping product lines, threatening Bend headquarters jobs and autonomy.

What makes Precise Flight unique

  • Pulselite is FAA-certified on 35,000+ aircraft worldwide, creating entrenched retrofit credibility.
  • Precise Flight spans lighting, oxygen, speedbrakes, and tube fabrication across aircraft categories.
  • Signia Aerospace acquired Precise Flight in August 2025, giving it larger industrial backing.

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Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) Company Match

Company News

EIN News
Aug 11th, 2025
Signia Aerospace Acquires Precise Flight

Signia Aerospace, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, has acquired Precise Flight, Inc., a leading developer of aviation safety systems based in Bend, Oregon. Precise Flight will continue operations from its current headquarters and is known for products like the Pulselite® System and Speedbrakes. Their clients include major airlines and aerospace companies such as Qantas, Alaska Airlines, Gulfstream, and Airbus Helicopters.

EIN News
Aug 11th, 2025
Signia Aerospace Acquires Precise Flight, Expanding Capabilities in Aviation Safety and Performance

BEND, OR, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2025 / EINPresswire.com / - Signia Aerospace, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, today announced the acquisition of Precise Flight, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of innovative aviation safety systems and equipment.

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