Manufacturing Engineer II

TriMas Corporation•Simi Valley, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

RSA Engineered Products LLC, a PennAero company, is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer at our RSA Engineered Products location in Simi Valley, CA. RSA provides flight-critical components and assemblies for the commercial, defense, and business jet markets. RSA designs and produces custom-engineered high pressure/high-temperature ducting assemblies for each customer’s specific performance requirements. RSA’s Peri-SealTM is one of the most sought-after connectors in the aerospace industry. Additionally, RSA designs and produces flexible joints and hoses, ozone converters, and many complex assemblies to meet stringent customer needs. PennAero is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered fasteners and specialized components for critical aerospace, defense, space, and advanced energy applications. We partner with customers to solve their most complex challenges, bringing technical depth and disciplined, agile execution when it matters most. Experience guides our growth—strengthening capabilities and expanding our global platform as markets evolve. This role is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating manufacturing processes throughout the company to meet production requirements. The Manufacturing Engineer will help plan and drive tooling requirements and improvements to increase output, improve quality, and reduce cost. This role is required to be on-site 5 days at the Simi Valley, CA location.

Requirements

Bachelors or master’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering
Minimum of 1 year of experience in a related field.
Experience in sheet metal processes (forming, cutting, etc.) - metallic or composite ducting or structure manufacturing preferred.
Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
Must be able to initiate, work through and close short- and long-term projects according to project schedule.
Must have ability to perform with ambiguous and incomplete information in a fast-paced environment.
This role involves access to technical data and/or hardware subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In order to comply with these laws, employment is contingent upon verifying your status as a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15, or obtaining any required government authorization.

Nice To Haves

Weld fabrication experience is a plus.
Experience with interrogating 3D models using Solidworks (preferred) or other 3D CAD software
Microsoft Office
Use of ERP Systems: RSA uses Epicor
Knowledge of mechanical fabrication and assembly

Responsibilities

Developing, evaluating, improving, and documenting manufacturing processes.
Designing and implementing production assembly fixtures and tooling.
Analyzing manufacturing process flows to enhance quality, cost reduction, and productivity.
Collaborating with all departments regarding product design to ensure effective production methods.
Ability to clearly write or edit technical documentation and assembly or process instructions.
Help trouble-shoot and drive root cause analysis.
Conform to company safety policies and procedures.
Work in both standalone and team environments to discover and implement solutions.
Analytical problem solving on manufacturing floor with production hardware.