Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

For immediate consideration, please apply directly to this job posting AND email me at biacosta @actalentservices.com with the following:

1) Word copy of resume

2) 2-3 professional references

3) 4-5 brief bullet points highlighting technical qualifications

Job Description

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will determine the optimal manufacturing methods and processes for production parts. You will oversee a product from the release stage through to satisfactory production, coordinating the manufacturing processes involved to meet customer requirements. Additionally, you will provide support for existing production of parts as necessary and be present in the manufacturing environment to analyze manufacturing needs and provide technical support.

ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with the MRB team and investigate rejections to provide root cause analysis and corrective actions.Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods.Create manufacturing planning and instruction sheets.Review bills of materials for accuracy, including specifications for use in MRP/ERP systems and the material department.Design and improve support tooling and fixtures using CAD (Inventor).Research and design manufacturing processes.Estimate production times and analyze costs related to each job.Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements.Essential SkillsExperience in manufacturing engineering and process improvement.Proficiency in CAD design and tooling engineering, specifically with Autodesk Inventor and SolidWorks.Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing, metals fabrication, heat treat, CNC machining, and roll forming.Understanding of machining equipment including conventional and CNC mills/lathes.Familiarity with non-destructive testing (NDT) and complex assemblies for aerospace and defense applications.Expertise in process engineering, manufacturing processes, continuous improvement, and tooling.Application of Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing principles.Additional Skills & QualificationsMore than 5 years of experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment.Experience from a metal-based manufacturing environment, preferably metal forming (swaging, flow forming, forging), heat treat, NDT, and CNC machining.BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, or related field.Work Environment

The work environment is a large, non-union manufacturing setting with 25-27 machinists across three shifts in the machine shop. It is a contemporary, eco-friendly, and environmentally compliant state-of-the-art industrial enterprise that offers a motivational environment for long-term growth and financial security for its employee-owners. The company provides employee benefits typical of larger businesses and operates as an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/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 SANTA FE SPRINGS,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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