Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace and Defense, CATIA CAD, Change Control, Communication Skills, Composite Materials, Configuration Management, Continuous Improvement, Contract Manufacturing, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Lean Manufacturing, Machine Tool, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metal Manufacturing, Problem Solving Skills, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Process Modeling, Production Schedule, Production Systems, SAP, Teamcenter, Tool and Die Manufacturing, Willing to Travel
Riverside CA
Contract - 1st Shift, 5/40
Hours: 6:30am - 3pm
Pay Rate: $56.85/Hr.
Benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401k
Travel: 25%
Required Qualifications: Manufacturing Engineer
B.S. in a relevant engineering subject (Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or other)
3+ years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer within an aerospace production environment.
Hands-on experience with metallic and/or composite fabrication, assembly processes, and engineering support on the shop floor.
Demonstrated proficiency applying lean manufacturing principles and structured problem solving methods (e.g., RCCA, 5 Why, fishbone, kaizen).
Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross functionally and influence without authority.
Ability to travel frequently between Collins Aerospace sites (up to 30%).
Job Summary: Manufacturing Engineer
Our client's Advanced Structures business is seeking an experienced contract Manufacturing Engineer to support our metallic fabrication, composite bonding, assembly, and engine/nacelle integration operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong aerospace manufacturing expertise, real-time problem-solving capability, and a continuous improvement mindset.
Key Responsibilities: Manufacturing Engineer
Provide daily shop floor engineering support to ensure manufacturing flow, resolve issues, and maintain production schedules.
Lead and support process standardization, optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives across fabrication and assembly operations.
Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to disposition nonconformances, implement corrective actions, and maintain configuration control.
Apply lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste, improve throughput, and enhance process stability.
Support development and updates of manufacturing plans, standard work, tooling requirements, and process documentation.
Leverage digital manufacturing tools for process analysis, model interrogation, and configuration management.
Coordinate and support activities across both the Riverside and Chula Vista facilities, requiring regular inter-site travel.
Preferred Qualifications: Manufacturing Engineer
Experience using CATIA, Teamcenter, SAP, and Solumina.
Experience with composite material systems, bond processes and equipment.
Prior work supporting nacelle or aircraft structures production environments.
Comments: Manufacturing Engineer
Up to 25% travel between Chula Vista, CA - Riverside, CA - San Marcos, TX - Foley, AL - Mexicali, MXA
Apollo Professional Solutions
Apollo Professional Solutions was founded by Gayle A. Williams in 1983 as a technical staffing firm supporting New England aerospace companies. Today, Apollo has grown into a $40 million year company, with 5 regional offices nationwide that offers diversified support to industries that include: defense, military, aeronautical, civil, food & beverage, healthcare, marine, pharmaceutical and scientific industries, as well as local government. We are an equal opportunity employers, that is also certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise by WBENC as well as the State of Massachusetts (SOWMBA Office.)