Manufacturing Engineer

CX2 • El Segundo, CA

11h • $125,000 - $170,000

About The Position

CX2 is a next-generation defense technology company founded to deliver spectrum dominance for the United States and our allies. CX2’s AI-enabled hardware and software platforms detect, disrupt and defend the electromagnetic spectrum across land, air, sea and space domains.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and innovative Manufacturing Engineer to join our operations team. This role is responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining manufacturing processes that enable efficient, high-quality, and cost-effective production. The ideal candidate combines a strong engineering foundation with hands-on experience in factory operations, tooling, automation, and lean manufacturing practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience within an avionics or an electronics integration manufacturing role.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred), and experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
• Ability to work extended hours/weekends for mission critical deadlines.
• To Conform to US Government Regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or National or U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with composites manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Experience with products that require calibration, thermal/vibration testing, or any other sort of validation/acceptance testing prior to shipping strongly preferred.
• Experience in high-volume or automated manufacturing environments preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as injection molding, metal stamping, SMT, or CNC machining preferred.
• Green Belt or Black Belt certification is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with PLCs, sensors, or industrial controls a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and refine manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
• Analyze production workflows and identify areas for improvement to reduce waste, cost, and downtime.
• Develop and document process parameters, SOPs, and quality control standards.
• Work closely with production teams to resolve issues related to tooling, fixtures, equipment, and materials.
• Monitor KPIs (yield, throughput, scrap rate, cycle time) and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Provide technical support during new product introduction (NPI) and engineering change implementations.
• Specify and design tools, jigs, and fixtures to streamline assembly and manufacturing.
• Lead or support integration of automation solutions (e.g., robotics, conveyors, sensors).
• Manage procurement and validation of new equipment, including FAT and SAT.
• Collaborate with R&D, Product Design, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain teams to ensure manufacturability and scalability.
• Participate in DFMA (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly) reviews during product development.
• Coordinate with vendors and contract manufacturers to ensure consistent production quality.
• Implement and maintain quality systems (e.g., SPC, Six Sigma, ISO standards).
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) for manufacturing defects.
• Ensure workplace safety and compliance with applicable standards and regulations (e.g., OSHA, ISO, RoHS).

Benefits

• Competitive salary, stock options and benefits, including health, vision and dental.
• 401K enrollment at 90 days.
• Generous PTO + most Federal Holidays observed.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Access to the latest tools and technologies.
• High levels of responsibility and autonomy.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Access to the hardest problems in electronic warfare.

What This Job Offers

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