Mechanical Engineer, Business Operations
$115,000–$170,000 year
On-site · El Segundo, California, United States
Job Summary
Mechanical Engineer for Sales focusing on evaluating manufacturability, cost estimation, and bid strategy in aerospace/defense; duties include technical reviews, collaboration across factory teams, should-cost modeling, and ensuring accurate technical content and realistic delivery timelines; requires reading engineering drawings, GD&T, aerospace specs, AS9100/NADCAP familiarity, and U.S. citizenship per ITAR; salary range $115k-$170k.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related technical discipline
- 3+ years in a full-time technical hardware engineering role in aerospace, defense, or a similar technical industry
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and military/aerospace specifications
- Strong understanding of common manufacturing processes including CNC machining, casting, forging, sheet metal fabrication, welding, and surface treatments
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- U.S. citizenship required (government contract work)
Additional Requirements
- ITAR compliance
- U.S. person required
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