Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Join a leading provider in aerospace and military technologies, specializing in designing, manufacturing, and delivering high-performance solutions globally. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the execution of a Manufacturing Readiness Assessment and implementing manufacturing processes for a mobile decontamination system designed for U.S. Special Forces.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the execution of a Manufacturing Readiness Assessment to assess and establish manufacturing processes and controls.
• Implement initial manufacturing processes including work stations, process flow of production line, and work breakdown structures.
• Collaborate with project and engineering teams, production planning, and personnel to develop work order routers and manufacturing documentation.
• Select resources for effective part manufacturing and provide instructions to enhance repeatability and productivity.
• Estimate material costs, special processing, and labor requirements for new products.
• Identify and implement manufacturing process solutions to achieve high quality, cost savings, and reduced lead times.
• Influence process standardization, develop work center capabilities, and improve capacities.
• Review drawings for manufacturability and verify their accuracy and completeness.
• Develop manufacturing routers and implement work instructions, procedures, and documentation to enhance customer satisfaction and performance.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of formal manufacturing engineering experience.
• Proficiency in manufacturing principles for low volume/high mix complex Defense/Military projects.
• Experience with mechanical assemblies such as fans, gears, motors, and HVAC-like systems.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes like CNC machining, welding, soldering, and complex assembly work instructions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in plant layout and process layout projects.
• Knowledge of manufacturing efficiency, continuous improvement, and lean principles.
• Familiarity with AS9100, Six Sigma, project management, and SolidWorks.

Work Environment

The work environment is fast-paced and collaborative, with a strong emphasis on innovation and open dialogue. The culture is described as highly collaborative and devoid of politics. Opportunities for growth and promotion are available as the business expands into new spaces. The position offers autonomy with quarterly progress reviews, and management encourages team members to take ownership and communicate effectively.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tustin, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $65.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tustin,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 12, 2025.