AS 9100, Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace and Defense, Automation, Capacity Management, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Documentation Plan, Identify Issues, Lean Manufacturing, Machine Tool, Machining, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Network Routers, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Production Support, Production Systems, Proofreading, Safety Compliance, Supply Chain, Technical Recruiting
Position Summary
We are hiring a Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve production for a well-established aerospace manufacturer in Carson, CA. This role is ideal for someone who understands aerospace manufacturing fundamentals but also brings progressive, modern ideas-process improvement, smarter work instructions, better tooling/fixtures, data-driven problem solving, and practical automation-while working within a traditional production environment focused on quality, safety, and compliance.
What You'll Do
- Develop and improve manufacturing processes for aerospace parts and assemblies (machining, assembly, sheet metal, or similar)
- Create and maintain routers/travelers, work instructions, process specs, and standard work
- Drive DFM/DFA collaboration with Engineering to improve manufacturability and reduce cost and cycle time
- Lead continuous improvement projects (Lean, 5S, mistake-proofing, flow improvements, scrap reduction)
- Support production floor troubleshooting: root cause, corrective action, and sustained fixes
- Develop tooling/fixtures and coordinate with tool design/machine shop as needed
- Support first article and production readiness: yields, capacity planning inputs, and documentation
- Ensure compliance with aerospace quality requirements and company procedures (AS9100 environment)
- Partner cross-functionally with Quality, Production, Supply Chain, and Engineering to execute changes smoothly
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