Manufacturing Engineer

Welding Engineer/ Manufacturing Engineering

Description: Welding Engineer/ Manufacturing Engineering with some welding process experience will support production of metal fabrication for commercial aerospace customers. Designs, develops and implements industrial machinery and equipment, tools, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, prototype model productions and machine attachments required for production or experimental use, considering such factors as accessibility, economy, mobility and performance requirements. May use CATIA and/or additional platforms to design and control tools and tooling.

Responsibilities:

• Participates in quotation proposals by supporting manufacturing concepts in conjunction with interested company members to establish efficient and cost-effective fabrication tooling that will make the products, in accordance with prescribed engineering, quality and customer requirements.
• Participates in product and process development and design reviews, approves all tool design drawings and provides for smooth transfer into production. Supports, coordinates and advises on establishing and/or application of methods, material and equipment.
• Researches and establishes manufacturing requirements for tooling including cost estimates. Decides upon make or buy decisions for tooling. Approves completed tool designs for fabrication.
• Maintains requisite liaison with internal personnel and suppliers regarding tooling activity.

Skills: Manufacturing engineering, welding, process engineering, manufacturing process, continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, six sigma, tooling, solidworks, CNC machining, punch press machines, welding engineering, bill of material, ERP system, MRP system, aerospace mechanical, space hardware.

Top Skills Details: Manufacturing engineering, welding.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• MUST HAVE 3 years experience as a Manufacturing Engineer.
• MUST HAVE experience with welding - this can be one of the processes that a current or previous employer performed. Does not need to be expert, but at least have some experience with welding processes and helping to manage those processes.
• Associate's degree from a two-year college or university, or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience.

Experience Level: Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location: This is a Permanent position based out of Los Alamitos, CA.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $115000.00/yr. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage. 401(k) retirement plan with company participation (matching available based on tenure). Paid time off including vacation and company holidays. Additional workplace benefits such as an onsite cafeteria, weekly pay schedule, and union-supported structure for certain roles.

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Los Alamitos, CA.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Jan 12, 2026.

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