A leading aerospace manufacturer, Woodward, is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join its growing engineering team in Santa Clarita.
*This is a contract opportunity through December 2027, *offering the chance to work on high-reliability aerospace products while driving manufacturing excellence, improving production processes, and collaborating with experienced engineering professionals in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
What's in It for You as a Manufacturing Engineer?
- Compensation: $85,000 – $136,000 per year, depending on experience (DOE).
- Own and improve manufacturing processes – Take ownership of production processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives that have a measurable impact on quality, efficiency, and throughput.
- Work on complex aerospace products – Support the manufacture of highly engineered, mission-critical components used in demanding aerospace applications.
- Develop your technical expertise – Gain hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing, SPC, APQP, DFMA, process optimization, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
- Join a collaborative engineering team – Partner with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams on meaningful projects where your ideas are encouraged and your contributions make a difference.
Must-Have Requirements for the Manufacturing Engineer
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or 8+ years of equivalent Manufacturing Engineering experience.
- Previous experience as a Manufacturing Engineer within aerospace, defense, automotive, medical device, or another precision manufacturing environment.
- Experience developing, improving, and supporting manufacturing processes in a production environment.
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
Nice-to-Have Skills for the Manufacturing Engineer
- Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC), Cp/Cpk, or process capability analysis.
- Knowledge of APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, or other quality tools.
- Experience with DFMA (Design for Manufacturability & Assembly).
- Familiarity with root cause analysis techniques such as 5 Whys or Fishbone.
- Experience creating manufacturing documentation, work instructions, or SOPs.
If you're a Manufacturing Engineer looking for a new challenge and would like to have a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please reach out with our consultant; Rabeel.imrane@rps-recruitment.com, +16266308659.
You should be proficient in:
- Hydraulics Experience
- National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program (NADCAP)
- Hydraulic Systems & Components
- Aerospace Manufacturing