Manufacturing Engineer Defense & Aerospace

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Location: Torrance, CA

Pay: $40-50/hour

Long term contract

Position Summary

Join our team as a Manufacturing Engineer where youll play a pivotal role in advancing production capabilities for high-quality aerospace and defense products. Youll collaborate across engineering, production, quality, and supply chain teams to develop, refine, and implement manufacturing processes that drive efficiency, quality, and innovation.

Primary Responsibilities

Process & Production Optimization

Develop, document, and refine manufacturing processes, procedures, and work instructions to meet rigorous product and quality standards. Analyze production data, identify process bottlenecks, and lead initiatives to improve throughput, reduce cycle times, and enhance safety. Collaborate with design teams to ensure manufacturability and launch of new products.

Equipment & Technology Integration

Evaluate, recommend, and implement new manufacturing equipment and technologies. Oversee equipment integration, ensuring compliance with safety, industry, and customer standards.

Continuous Improvement & Quality

Champion Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma practices to drive process improvements, cost reductions, and waste elimination. Work alongside quality teams to establish and maintain control procedures as well as resolve production-related quality issues. Support root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions to meet customer and regulatory requirements.

Supplier & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with suppliers to coordinate material flow and evaluate supplier performance to maintain production schedules and quality targets. Foster strong communication across production, engineering, and quality functions to align priorities.

Documentation & Reporting

Prepare and maintain clear documentationprocess specs, SOPs, and engineering change orders. Generate reports on performance metrics and continuous improvement activities.

Safety & Compliance

Ensure all operations and processes comply with internal and external safety and regulatory standards (AS9100, ITAR, NADCAP). Identify safety risks and drive mitigation measures for a safe workplace.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field (advanced degrees a plus). Relevant experience as a manufacturing engineerpreferred in defense or aerospace. Proficient in manufacturing technologies (CNC machining, additive manufacturing, assembly, and testing), including CAD/CAM. Skilled in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar improvement methodologies. Knowledge of AS9100, ITAR, NADCAP standards. Strong analytical problem-solving, data analysis, and project management abilities. Excellent communication skills for cross-functional teamwork. Detail-oriented, quality-driven, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

How to Apply for This Job:

To apply for this position, please follow these steps: Apply for this job with your current resume. Well get back to you the same day with some feedback on your application. Next youll be invited to an online screening conversation so we can go over the job requirements together and you can ask questions. After this stage well give you more feedback on your application and select the candidates to move forward in the process. Typically steps 1 to 4 takes less than 24 hours.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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