Manufacturing Forge Engineer

Manufacturing Forge EngineerCompany: Allfast Fastening Systems LLCPrimary Location: 1559 W 135th St, Gardena, CA 90249 USAWorkplace Type: On‑siteEmployment Type: Salaried | Full-TimeFunction: EngineeringEqual Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/DisabledMain Duties & ResponsibilitiesBriles Aerospace is seeking a hands‑on Manufacturing / Forge Engineer to support our aerospace forging and machining operations. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives on the shop floor working directly with tooling, machinery, maintenance, and production teams to keep equipment running, improve processes, and support daily manufacturing needs. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of forging operations, tooling design, heavy machinery, and machine rebuilds, and will serve as a technical resource for the machine shop and forging floor.ResponsibilitiesProvide day‑to‑day engineering support to forging, heat treat, and machining operations.Troubleshoot production issues related to tooling, press operation, dies, fixtures, and equipment.Support process improvements to increase uptime, efficiency, quality, and safety.Design, modify, and improve forging dies, fixtures, tools, and shop aids.Support repair, rebuild, and installation of forging presses, hammers, furnaces, and machining equipment.Work closely with maintenance on machine rebuilds, retrofits, and preventative maintenance.Develop and maintain work instructions, process routings, tooling drawings, and setup sheets.Support new product introductions (NPI) from concept through production.Ensure forging and machining processes meet aerospace quality and traceability requirements.Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions for production or quality issues.Work closely with machine shop, forging operators, maintenance, and quality teams.Support continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing principles.Assist with training operators on new tooling, processes, and equipment changes.This role is required to be on‑site 5 days a week at the Gardena, CA location.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field (Equivalent hands‑on experience in forging/machining environments will be considered).Experience in a forging, heavy manufacturing, or aerospace production environment.Strong understanding of forging processes and terminology.Strong understanding of tooling and fixturing.Strong understanding of machining operations and shopfloor practices.Ability and willingness to work directly on the manufacturing floor.Practical problem‑solving skills with a mechanical mindset.CompensationIn compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the expected pay range for this position is $90,000 - $140,000. Compensation can vary based on qualifications, skills, experience, competencies, and geographic location. Some roles may qualify for extra incentives like equity, commissions, or other variable performance‑related bonuses. Further details will be provided by our recruiting team during the interview process.BenefitsBenefit offerings include Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees), Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time), Retirement Program, and other voluntary benefits.For more information about PennAero's capabilities and commitment to aerospace excellence, visit