Manufacturing Engineer

Eleven Recruiting is searching for a Manufacturing Engineer to lead manufacturing engineering efforts for metal spin forming projects for a leading space & defense manufacturer in the greater Los Angeles area. This company is a leader in the rapid design, development, and production of critical, next-generation system solutions supporting national defense priorities and the accelerating demand for access to space and defense programs. In this role, you will serve as the technical owner for tooling design, process development, and end-to-end manufacturing execution, collaborating across engineering, operations, and supply chain to develop manufacturable solutions and strengthen standards that improve product quality and production efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Lead tooling design and process development for metal spin forming and related fabrication processes informed by thermal analysis.
• Manage projects from initiation through completion, conducting reviews and communicating progress, changes, and risks.
• Build engineering capability by developing technical skills, implementing training programs, and supporting division initiatives.
• Establish and document engineering techniques, standards, and best practices that enhance product value.
• Implement standard engineering processes and tools aligned with industry best practices and monitor adherence.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for productivity and first-pass yield using methodologies such as Design for Six Sigma.
• Identify and monitor engineering performance metrics and implement improvements based on analytical findings.
• Serve as the manufacturing liaison from product inception through shipment, partnering with Design Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure design for manufacturability.

Qualifications:
Required

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
• Five or more years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Three or more years of experience supporting product development or sustainment programs.
• Proficiency in blueprint reading and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

Preferred

• Five or more years of experience in tubing and sheet metal processes, including metal spin forming, drawing, and progressive manufacturing supporting tools and die design.
• Three or more years of experience with lean manufacturing techniques and Six Sigma training or mentoring.
• Three or more years of experience supporting aerospace manufacturing.
• Experience in thermal analysis or thermal management.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

Salary: $120,000 - $160,000

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