Multiple Manufacturing Engineering Opportunities

Swift Engineering • San Clemente, CA

10h • $115,000 - $200,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking multiple Swift Engineers who combine deep technical expertise with an entrepreneurial mindset and a strong sense of ownership. This individual must be capable of designing solutions with manufacturability, scalability, reliability, and operational excellence in mind from the outset, balancing innovation with practical execution. The ideal candidate is a "can-do" problem solver who thrives in ambiguous environments, proactively identifies opportunities, and drives initiatives from concept through deployment. Beyond technical contribution, this person will serve as a mentor and inter-departmental force multiplier, elevating standards, developing talent, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the organization. We are looking for a mission-driven leader who pursues excellence in every aspect of their work and consistently places team and organizational success above personal recognition. They should demonstrate a commitment to service, collaboration, and stewardship, bringing humility, resilience, and a dedication to delivering meaningful outcomes for customers and stakeholders.

This role requires strong planning, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with experience working in highly regulated aerospace or advanced manufacturing environments.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with composite materials, manufacturing, assembly, testing, or design
• A strong technical foundation with the ability to solve complex engineering problems
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement
• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering or experience in related field
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience within aerospace, defense, aviation, or advanced manufacturing industries.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems such as: SAP, Oracle, Deltek
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and production documentation.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a highly regulated, deadline-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

• Senior-level engineering experience with demonstrated technical leadership
• Experience supporting the full product lifecycle, from concept through production
• Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing processes, structural design, analysis, testing, or certification
• Experience working in regulated or defense-related environments
• Experience with aerospace quality standards such as: AS9100, FAA regulations, ISO standards
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Experience supporting defense or government aerospace programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Designing solutions with manufacturability, scalability, reliability, and operational excellence in mind.
• Serving as a mentor and inter-departmental force multiplier.
• Elevating standards, developing talent, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Planning, communication, and problem-solving.
• Working in highly regulated aerospace or advanced manufacturing environments.

What This Job Offers

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