Manufacturing Engineer

Suzanne Snell Human Resources & Recruiting • Gardena, CA

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About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer supports production of complex aerospace components, including large aircraft skins, leading edges, and structural assemblies. The role develops manufacturing processes, improves production efficiency, supports tooling design, and serves as a technical resource across operations, customers, and suppliers. The engineer supports a range of manufacturing processes, works with production teams to ensure appropriate tooling use and procedures, and helps improve manufacturing efficiency and product quality. The position also includes project leadership, technical documentation, and hazardous-waste management in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical degree.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of CAD software, tooling design, and Model-Based Definition (MBD).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to work effectively with employees, customers, and vendors at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork capabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting aerospace fabrication and forming operations.
• Knowledge of manufacturing process improvement methodologies and root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with aerospace quality and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cost estimating, manufacturing planning, and conceptual tooling design.
• Support manufacturing processes including stretch forming, brake forming, hot forming, heat treatment, chemical milling, machining, and chemical processing.
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure proper tooling usage and manufacturing procedures.
• Serve as a technical liaison with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance manufacturing efficiency and product quality.
• Develop technical reports, presentations, root cause corrective actions (RCCA), and rework instructions.
• Use CAD, Model-Based Definition (MBD), and tooling design principles to support manufacturing operations.
• Ensure proper handling and management of hazardous waste in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Lead assigned projects and participate in cross-functional improvement initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level