Manufacturing Engineering Associate I

RTC Aerospace • Los Angeles, CA

22d • $23 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated Manufacturing Engineering Associate I to join our team and support critical engineering and shop floor operations within a fast-paced aerospace CNC precision machining environment. This full-time, entry-level program is designed for recent engineering graduates who are eager to gain hands-on exposure to manufacturing, improve processes, and grow within the organization. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn, contribute, and build a career in aerospace manufacturing engineering.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related field).
• Highly motivated to learn and grow within the aerospace manufacturing industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Team-oriented mindset with a professional demeanor.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to or prior internship experience in aerospace or precision machining.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.
• Comfortable reading and working with technical documents, drawings, and spreadsheets.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the creation and maintenance of basic work instructions.
• Enter and maintain ERP/MRP data accurately, supporting BOM/routing hygiene.
• Prepare documentation including tool lists, routers, and work order packets.
• Support tooling and fixture requests; coordinate with planning and procurement as needed.
• Assist estimating with data collection and inputs for simple quotes.
• Participate in continuous improvement events, lean initiatives, and 5S activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, production, quality, and supply chain) to support process development and problem-solving.
• Provide technical and administrative support in a variety of areas depending on business needs, such as estimating and quoting, raw materials and saw operations, tooling and engineering workflows, and potentially supporting shop floor, production, or CNC machining activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the Manufacturing Engineering team.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, long-term disability and 401(k) with up to 6% QACA company match.

What This Job Offers

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