Top Manufacturing Engineer Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Own mechanical fluids assembly hardware from design release through build, test, and delivery. Develop work instructions, build flows, and test procedures; support first-article builds; resolve manufacturing issues and non-conformances; perform root-cause analysis; and drive scalable process improvements. Coordinate with design, supply chain, production, test, technicians, and vendors while contributing to tooling, ERP/MES workflows, and production documentation standards.

Own manufacturing engineering for rocket mechanisms from design release through testing and vehicle integration. Lead build and test flow, sourcing, assembly sequencing, mBOM development, work orders, specifications, tooling, and workcenter development. Support shop-floor production, resolve manufacturing issues, lead root-cause and corrective actions, improve processes, and mentor other manufacturing engineers. The role requires hands-on experience with interdisciplinary mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic assemblies in aerospace or manufacturing environments.

Develop and optimize manufacturing and assembly processes for avionics and wire harnesses. Create manufacturing plans and work instructions, perform hands-on assembly/integration/testing, resolve manufacturing issues via root-cause analysis, work with suppliers and QA, participate in design reviews, and drive continuous improvement.

Supports the manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing of avionics hardware and wire harnesses for human-rated space systems. Responsibilities include developing manufacturing processes, creating work instructions, designing tooling, resolving production issues through root cause analysis, reviewing supplier processes, supporting quality controls, and providing design-for-manufacturing feedback. The role also contributes to new product introduction, continuous improvement, design reviews, and team mentoring.

Develops and improves machining processes for rocket components, including process plans, SOPs, inspection plans, fixturing, and workholding designs. Advises design teams on manufacturability, GD&T, inspection methods, and datum structures. Investigates nonconforming hardware, identifies root causes, and implements corrective actions. Requires an engineering or STEM degree, extensive machining experience, and manufacturing engineering, quality, or supply chain experience.

Own manufacturing and test integration for rocket mechanisms from design release through vehicle integration. Develop assembly flows, mBOMs, work orders, specifications, tooling, and workcenter processes. Support production floor operations, resolve discrepancies, lead root-cause and corrective actions, improve manufacturability, and mentor manufacturing engineers. The role covers interdisciplinary mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic assemblies for reusable launch vehicle hardware.

Develops machining process plans, SOPs, inspection plans, and fixturing designs for aerospace components. Improves manufacturing processes, advises on design for manufacturability, defines inspection and GD&T requirements, and investigates nonconforming hardware to identify root causes and corrective actions. Collaborates with engineering and design teams to improve part designs, manufacturing methods, and production quality.

Develop and implement manufacturing processes for satellite structures, propulsion systems, subsystems, and components. Review designs for manufacturability, create work instructions and production documentation, coordinate engineering improvements, and transition hardware from low-rate to higher-rate production. The role requires second-shift work, U.S. citizenship, eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance, and experience in aerospace, automotive, or commercial manufacturing engineering.

Owns manufacturing process development and production integration for Paint and Thermal Protection System materials on the Terran R rocket. Responsibilities include build-flow design, first-build support, mBOM and work-order creation, specification authoring, shop-floor issue resolution, process capability improvements, safety coordination, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, reliability, supply chain, and external partners.

Own composite assembly manufacturing from design release through vehicle installation. Develop lamination, trimming, drilling, bonding, assembly, grounding, and repair processes; support first builds, mBOMs, work orders, specifications, and shop-floor issue resolution. Partner with engineering, reliability, supply chain, suppliers, and production teams to improve manufacturability, quality, scalability, and production processes for Terran R aerospace hardware.

Own manufacturing hardware from design release through delivery, developing build flows, work instructions, test procedures, and scalable production processes. Support first-article builds, troubleshoot hardware and non-conformances, conduct root-cause analysis, provide hands-on floor support, and coordinate design, supply chain, production, and test teams. Contribute to tooling, ERP/MES workflows, production documentation, and continuous improvement for aerospace fluid and mechanical assemblies.

Develops machining process plans, operating procedures, inspection plans, fixtures, and manufacturing documentation for aerospace components. Improves machining processes, advises on design for manufacturability, defines GD&T and inspection methods, and investigates nonconforming hardware to identify root causes and corrective actions. Collaborates with engineering and design teams to deliver high-precision flight hardware.

Leads advanced machining and NC programming activities, optimizing manufacturing processes for quality, efficiency, and productivity. Develops NC programs, analyzes manufacturing data, drives continuous improvement, implements advanced technologies, ensures safety and standards compliance, and mentors team members. The role requires expertise with NX, Vericut, GD&T, statistical process control, lean manufacturing, and aerospace machining, including multi-axis mills and lathes.

Leads advanced welding and manufacturing process optimization, continuous improvement, production workflow analysis, and implementation of manufacturing technologies. Collaborates cross-functionally to improve quality, efficiency, productivity, and cost performance; ensures safety and industry-standard compliance; analyzes manufacturing data; and mentors team members. The role also includes people leadership responsibilities such as talent development, retention, engagement, and fostering an inclusive culture.

Lead advanced manufacturing and welding process optimization, continuous improvement, production workflow enhancement, data analysis, and quality initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement manufacturing technologies, ensure safety and industry compliance, mentor employees, and execute projects that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.

Develops NC programs and optimizes advanced machining and manufacturing processes at Honeywell Aerospace. Leads continuous improvement, analyzes manufacturing data, supports lean initiatives, ensures safety and quality compliance, and collaborates with cross-functional teams. The role also provides technical guidance and mentorship while working with NX, Vericut, CAD, GD&T, and aerospace machining processes.

Owns machining operations for large 3-axis mills, 5-axis mills, and a vertical turning lathe. Introduces products, improves high-volume processes, creates work instructions and specifications, establishes machining work centers, resolves shop-floor issues, and provides design-for-manufacturing feedback. Collaborates with engineering, production, reliability teams, and vendors to develop tooling, standardize processes, and support prototype and flight builds.

Support machining operations for Terran R rocket structures by introducing products, defining tooling and processes, creating work instructions, standardizing production methods, resolving shop-floor issues, and providing design-for-manufacturing feedback. The role collaborates with engineering, production, reliability teams, and vendors while improving CNC milling and turning processes, establishing machining work centers, and supporting prototype and flight builds.

Manufactures and improves turbopump components and assemblies for rocket engines. Owns manufacturing trades and develops fabrication, testing, tooling, and delivery processes for propulsion hardware. Acts as the primary liaison between manufacturing and design teams, supports architecture optimization, and scales production operations. Responsibilities include assembly procedures, rotor balancing, tolerance analysis, structural proof testing, leak checks, machining, additive manufacturing, and tooling design.

Develops manufacturing methods, tooling, build flows, and production processes for large satellite structures, avionics, harnesses, mechanisms, and integrated electronics. Partners with design engineers on manufacturability, prototypes advanced techniques, establishes first-article production floors, improves spacecraft designs, and transitions processes to flight hardware and production. The role also involves MES implementation, custom tooling, process documentation, and manufacturing technology R&D.

Own and improve large-scale CNC machining operations for rocket structures. Introduce new products, establish machining work centers, define tooling and processes, create standardized work instructions, resolve shop-floor issues, and provide design-for-manufacturing feedback. The role requires collaboration across engineering, production, reliability, and vendors, along with expertise in CNC milling and turning, machine programming, setup, drafting, and manufacturing process improvement.

Provide design-for-manufacturing feedback for rocket primary structures, support prototype and flight builds, and keep shop-floor assembly production moving. The role drives process improvements across work centers, resolves build risks, develops work instructions and specifications, and standardizes high-fidelity manufacturing processes. It requires strong expertise in aerospace assembly, machining, drilling, trimming, fastening, joining, inspection, GD&T, and manufacturing engineering fundamentals.

Lead manufacturing engineering for rocket primary structures, providing design-for-manufacturing feedback, supporting prototype and flight builds, resolving shop-floor production barriers, and improving assembly processes. Create work instructions, specifications, and standardized best practices across multiple work centers. Collaborate with design, manufacturing, reliability, production, and vendor teams while applying expertise in structures assembly, machining, drilling, trimming, fastening, inspection, and GD&T.

Supports aerospace primary-structure manufacturing from design through prototype and flight builds. Provides design-for-manufacturing feedback, supports shop-floor assembly, resolves production barriers, improves processes, and develops work instructions, specifications, and standardized best practices. Collaborates with design, manufacturing, reliability, production, and vendor teams while applying expertise in mechanics, machining, fastening, joining, drilling, trimming, inspection, and GD&T.

Provides company-wide technical leadership for PCBA manufacturing in spaceflight applications. Develops, qualifies, and optimizes soldering, coating, staking, underfill, inspection, rework, and environmental testing processes. Partners with design engineering on manufacturability, testability, reliability, and DFM/DFA. Troubleshoots production issues, determines root causes, drives corrective actions, owns PCBA specifications, and advances manufacturing technology.