Entry-Level Manufacturing Engineer ( Full Time & Part Time Available)
About The Position
Advanced Structural Technologies (AST), a manufacturer of forged, flow-formed, and machined products for the aerospace, defense, and automotive industries, is seeking entry-level Manufacturing Engineers to support cylinder and composite overwrapped pressure vessel (COPV) products. The role offers hands-on learning in metal spinning and flow forming while working under the guidance of experienced engineers, operators, and technicians. Engineers will assist with production-floor support, process documentation, tooling reviews, production trials, and data analysis. Candidates with 1–3 years of manufacturing or related engineering experience are preferred; internship and co-op experience are welcome. Prior spinning or flow-forming experience is not required. The position is suited to candidates eager to learn, comfortable in a shop-floor environment, and interested in a manufacturing engineering career. AST offers full-time positions and part-time engineering internships in person in Oxnard, California. Full-time employees work Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. Internship hours are coordinated around school schedules and department needs. The full-time position pays $75,000–$95,000 per year, commensurate with experience; internship compensation is discussed separately.
Requirements
- Interest in an entry-level manufacturing engineering role and willingness to learn spinning and flow forming.
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial engineering, or a related engineering field; students currently pursuing a related engineering degree will be considered for the internship.
- Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and mechanical principles through coursework, projects, or work experience.
- Willingness to work hands-on in a production-floor environment alongside operators and technicians.
- Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and a practical approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret basic dimensional and inspection information.
- Clear communication and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Nice To Haves
- 1–3 years of manufacturing or related engineering experience; relevant internships and co-op experience will be considered.
- Exposure to metal forming, machining, tooling, or inspection methods.
- Familiarity with SolidWorks or another CAD system.
Responsibilities
- Support manufacturing processes for cylinder and COPV products under the guidance of experienced engineers.
- Learn metal spinning and flow-forming processes, including equipment, tooling, setup parameters, material behavior, and quality requirements.
- Assist engineers, operators, and technicians with production trials, setup evaluations, and troubleshooting manufacturing issues.
- Collect and analyze production and inspection data to identify opportunities to reduce scrap, improve quality, and increase efficiency.
- Assist with reviewing engineering drawings, tooling, mandrels, and fixtures for manufacturability and production needs.
- Prepare and update process sheets, work instructions, setup records, and other engineering documentation.
- Support new-product introductions and process improvement projects with Engineering, Production, and Quality.
- Follow safety procedures and assist with documenting process changes and evaluating their results.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
- 401(k) savings plan.
- Company-sponsored life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid vacation and sick leave.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
