MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
$80,000–$125,000 year
On-siteSanta Fe Springs, California, United States
Job Summary
Develop, document, and improve manufacturing processes, routings, work instructions, and parameters while evaluating existing methods for safety, quality, and productivity enhancements. Provide hands-on engineering support to production, quality, and maintenance teams by reviewing drawings, specifications, and purchase orders to determine appropriate manufacturing methods. Lead continuous-improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving tools to reduce scrap, rework, and cycle time while analyzing operational data to identify trends and improvement opportunities. Investigate manufacturing defects, process deviations, and nonconforming material to perform root-cause analysis and support corrective-action activities, ensuring compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and NADCAP requirements. Coordinate cross-functional project activities, assist with audits, and provide technical guidance to employees and customers while maintaining accurate documentation and product traceability.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related technical field
- Three or more years of manufacturing engineering, process engineering, quality engineering, or related experience in a manufacturing environment
- Working knowledge of manufacturing methods, process development, process controls, technical documentation, and continuous improvement
- Experience with root-cause analysis, corrective action, FMEA, SPC, process capability, control plans, and structured problem-solving methods
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, purchase-order requirements, technical standards, and manufacturing documentation
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret data and translate findings into practical improvements
- Ability to manage multiple projects, establish priorities, meet deadlines, and follow assignments through completion
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information to both technical and nontechnical audiences
- Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, accountability, and the ability to work independently with general direction
- Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and build credibility with production employees, leadership, customers, and external parties
- Demonstrated interest and capability in developing technical leadership, project-management, and broader departmental responsibilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Experience working with ERP, quality-management, statistical-analysis, or manufacturing software
Desired Qualifications
- Experience within aerospace, defense, metals processing, forging, heat treatment, machining, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, NADCAP, or comparable regulated quality systems
- Experience working directly with aerospace primes or major aerospace suppliers
- Lean, Six Sigma, ASQ, project-management, or related professional certification
- Experience working with ERP, quality-management, statistical-analysis, or manufacturing software
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