Manufacturing Engineer

Armtec Defense Technologies•Coachella, CA

12d•$75,275 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

Manufacturing Engineer, Armtec Defense Technologies Armtec Defense Technologies (Armtec) is an operating unit of the Transdigm Group (NYSE: TDG), an industry leader in aerospace and defense products and services. Armtec is comprised of three business units producing subcomponents for ordnance in Coachella, CA; decoy countermeasure flares in Camden AR; and radar countermeasure chaff in Lillington NC. At Armtec, we welcome skilled and enthusiastic people who share our determination and high standards to join us in our mission-critical work supporting the US and allied war-fighters who serve us all by defending democracy and protecting freedom. This position is staffed in Coachella, at Armtec’s world-class, sole-source production facility for felted fiber nitrocellulose combustible cartridge cases for medium and large caliber military ammunition, and pyrophoric payloads for training grenades. Company Profile Company: Armtec Defense Technologies is an operating unit of the TransDigm Group (NYSE: TDG). Industry: Manufacturing Combustible Ordnance and Countermeasures Job Overview Title: Manufacturing Engineer Job Family: Manufacturing Engineers Reports to: Program Engineer Works with: mid-level managers and supervisors, employees Location: Coachella, California Type: Full-Time Job Summary The Manufacturing Engineer drives safe, efficient, and compliant production through strong process ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and data-driven continuous improvement. This role serves as a technical leader supporting operations, quality, programs, and customers while improving manufacturing performance across safety, quality, delivery, and cost

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Process, Industrial Engineering or related discipline.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorization from the U.S. Government.
Demonstrate ability in the Armtec competencies as an employee: customer focus, ethics and values, problem solving, integrity and trust, functional/technical skills, listening, action-oriented, composure and values diversity.

Responsibilities

Manufacturing Process Ownership Develop, improve, and sustain manufacturing processes, tooling, equipment, and work instructions. Ensure production processes meet safety, regulatory, contractual, and quality requirements. Diagnose and resolve process or equipment issues impacting production performance.
Continuous Improvement Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to improve productivity, reduce waste, and lower cost. Use statistical and engineering analysis to reduce defects, scrap, downtime, and labor hours. Identify, prioritize, and lead productivity and yield improvement initiatives.
Technical Leadership and Collaboration Serve as a technical point of contact for assigned products and programs. Collaborate with operations, quality, program management, procurement, and suppliers. Communicate technical status, risks, and recommendations to leadership and customers.
Product & Equipment Lifecycle Support Support new product introduction, transition to manufacturing, and full-rate production. Review drawings, specifications, materials, and BOMs for manufacturability and compliance. Lead or support capital equipment integration and automation efforts.
Risk, Change, & Compliance Management Apply Management of Change (MOC) to evaluate and implement engineering changes safely. Support program risk assessments, technical reviews, audits, and proposal efforts. Upholds Armtec’s ethics, values, and business conduct standards.