Top Manufacturing Engineer Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Develops manufacturing processes for rocket turbopump components and assemblies, including fabrication, assembly, testing, tooling, and delivery of critical propulsion hardware. Owns manufacturing trade studies and serves as the interface between design and manufacturing teams. Responsibilities include turbopump assembly, rotor balancing, tolerance analysis, structural proof testing, leak checks, machining, additive manufacturing, and tooling design while supporting production scale-up for flight engines.

Develops manufacturing and assembly processes, work instructions, DfM improvements, supplier capabilities, ECO/ECR changes, RMA analysis, calibration schedules, equipment maintenance, and ERP/MES production data. Supports new product introduction and continuous improvement across CNC machining, assembly, molding, overmolding, and additive manufacturing. Requires mechanical engineering knowledge, production process expertise, supplier management, documentation discipline, and ITAR U.S. Person eligibility.

Leads aerospace composite manufacturing engineering across tooling, fixtures, process definition, production systems, and inspection methods. Develops work instructions, shop aids, process documentation, and manufacturing improvements; interprets drawings and specifications; supports root-cause investigations, corrective actions, customer reviews, and technical programs. Provides technical leadership and mentoring while applying expertise in composites, bonding, structural assembly, CNC machining, laser tracker and CMM inspection, and CAD-based tool design.

Supports aerospace manufacturing operations, performs Material Review Board dispositions, maintains manufacturing routers, and drives process improvements for quality and productivity. Collaborates with engineers and manufacturing personnel to resolve production issues. Applies expertise in aerospace standards, fastener manufacturing, metal forming, machining, testing, surface treatments, and heat treatment processes.

Develops and improves manufacturing and fabrication processes for new and existing composite products. Supports product introduction into manufacturing and supply chain environments, applies engineering solutions to standard problems, participates in design and development, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives. Requires analytical problem-solving, communication, Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma familiarity, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and database tools.

Owns primary structure assembly work centers for Terran R rocket production, removes production barriers, drives process improvements, develops work instructions and manufacturing standards, and provides design-for-manufacturing feedback. Partners with engineering, production, reliability, and vendor teams to support prototype and flight builds. The role requires hands-on complex assembly experience, aerospace or manufacturing engineering expertise, and knowledge of tooling, machining, drilling, trimming, fastening, inspection, and GD&T.

Owns primary structure assembly work centers, removes production barriers, drives process improvements, develops work instructions and specifications, and provides design-for-manufacturing feedback. Partners with engineering, production, reliability teams, and vendors to advance aerospace builds. Requires hands-on complex assembly experience, manufacturing fundamentals, tooling and inspection knowledge, and the ability to make production risk decisions in a high-pressure environment.

Owns rocket primary structure assemblies from initial build through production. Responsibilities include maintaining manufacturing bills of material, concepts of operations, schedules, work instructions, tooling and work-cell requirements; resolving shop-floor issues; improving production processes; and providing design-for-manufacturing feedback. The role collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, reliability, production, vendors, and factory development teams to transition aerospace hardware from prototypes into scalable production.

Owns the manufacturing processes for paint and thermal protection systems on the Terran R launch vehicle. Responsibilities include build-flow development, first-build support, mBOM and work-order creation, specification authoring, shop-floor issue resolution, process capability improvements, equipment acquisition and activation, and cross-functional collaboration. The role also mentors engineers and supports scalable, high-quality aerospace production.

Manage technical aspects of military hardware sourcing and supplier acquisition. Responsibilities include recommending suppliers, identifying and onboarding new sources, assessing supplier capabilities, conducting audits, monitoring performance, supporting mechanical commodities, interpreting engineering drawings and CAD models, and coordinating with engineering, quality, global supply chain, and supplier quality teams. Travel up to 25% is required.

Develops and implements manufacturing processes for space-flight composite hardware across fabrication, machining, assembly, tooling, and integration. Creates bills of materials, work instructions, process documentation, schedules, tooling, and shop aids. Provides technical oversight, analyzes defects and root causes, establishes statistical process controls, and leads continuous improvement. Collaborates with program managers, supervisors, technicians, inspectors, customers, and supply chain teams to meet safety, quality, delivery, cost, and innovation objectives.

Owns paint and thermal protection system manufacturing processes for the Terran R launch vehicle, from design release through installation. Responsibilities include developing build flows, sequencing assemblies, creating manufacturing bills of materials and work orders, authoring specifications, resolving shop-floor issues, and improving production lines. The role collaborates with engineering, reliability, supply chain, and external partners while supporting aerospace manufacturing process development and scalability.

Supports primary structure assembly on the shop floor, removes production barriers, improves manufacturing processes, and standardizes work instructions and best practices. Collaborates with design, manufacturing, reliability, production, and vendor teams to provide manufacturability feedback. Applies engineering fundamentals, GD&T, drilling, trimming, fastening, machining, and inspection knowledge to support prototype and flight builds while making risk-based decisions in a high-pressure aerospace manufacturing environment.

Develop and scale manufacturing processes from prototypes to production. Lead design-for-manufacturability improvements, production readiness, automation, lean initiatives, factory workflow optimization, tooling and equipment planning, and manufacturing documentation. Partner with engineering, machining, supply chain, and operations to resolve production issues, improve quality and throughput, support new product introduction, and establish scalable manufacturing infrastructure for aerospace products.

Develops, matures, and sustains manufacturing processes for spacecraft mechanical subassemblies from prototype through flight production. Responsibilities include creating work instructions, manufacturing plans, tooling, and MBOMs; supporting assembly, integration, testing, and nonconformance investigations; conducting root-cause analysis; reviewing drawings and tolerances; coordinating cross-functional production activities; and driving improvements in safety, quality, cost, throughput, and schedule while maintaining configuration control and hardware traceability.

Manufacturing Engineer II develops and improves aerospace manufacturing processes, tooling, work instructions, and production documentation. The role supports new product introduction, manufacturability reviews, quality planning, supplier processes, root-cause actions, cost reduction, and production issue resolution. Responsibilities include validating processes, reviewing drawings, implementing engineering changes, supporting tooling design, and working with cross-functional production teams across machining, forming, stamping, heat treating, and chemical processing operations.

Supports daily aerospace manufacturing operations, performs Material Review Board dispositions, and creates or updates manufacturing routers. Drives quality and productivity improvements in high-mix, high-volume environments, manages processes and follow-up, supports engineering projects, and ensures compliance with EHS policies. Requires aerospace manufacturing experience, GD&T knowledge, SolidWorks, and ERP systems experience, with additional preferred knowledge of fastener manufacturing, metal forming, and machining.

Develops, improves, and supports aerospace fastener manufacturing processes from raw material through finished product. Analyzes scrap, rework, downtime, cycle time, quality, and cost data; implements lean and continuous-improvement initiatives; performs quoting and costing; updates bills of materials and manufacturing methods; supports audits and manufacturing operations, including occasional weekend and second-shift coverage.

Develops and qualifies aerospace fastener products, including product drawings, testing, qualification reports, and customer support. Oversees manufacturing planning, tooling, processing, suppliers, and process improvements. Investigates product rejections through MRB activities, supports corrective actions, performs analytical and simulation-based evaluations, and documents design and development work under AS9100 standards. The role is onsite in Torrance and requires collaboration with customers, laboratories, Sales, Operations, and cross-functional engineering teams.

Develops and qualifies aerospace fastener products, prepares drawings and product documentation, oversees testing and customer qualifications, troubleshoots product and installation issues, and improves manufacturing processes. The role coordinates tooling, operations, suppliers, laboratories, and cross-functional teams while supporting MRB investigations, AS9100 design and development documentation, analytical evaluations, safety, quality, cost, and productivity objectives.

Own manufacturing engineering for turbojet components and assemblies from design through production. Develop and optimize machining, special-process, assembly, inspection, and qualification processes for flight-critical hardware. Lead manufacturability, new product introduction, quality investigations, first article inspection, process validation, and continuous improvement. Provide technical leadership to cross-functional teams, technicians, and production staff while supporting aerospace compliance and high-reliability manufacturing programs.

Lead manufacturing engineering for turbojet engines from prototype through production. Develop and optimize processes for precision components and assemblies, including machining, heat treatment, welding, balancing, coatings, and inspection. Apply design-for-manufacturability, introduce tooling and equipment, support engine assembly and testing, and ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards. Investigate nonconformances, drive corrective actions, prepare manufacturing documentation, and provide technical leadership to cross-functional teams and production personnel.

Own spacecraft final assembly integration from subassembly mating through vehicle closeout. Develop integration procedures, assembly travelers, and work instructions; coordinate structures, propulsion, avionics, and TPS teams; resolve interface conflicts; lead readiness reviews; manage nonconformances and root-cause actions; track cycle time, NCRs, and rework; and define tooling and handling requirements for safe, efficient vehicle production.

Own end-to-end manufacturing processes for propulsion hardware, including valve assembly, tube fabrication, pressure vessel integration, and engine integration. Develop work instructions and process specifications, improve production cadence, enforce cleanliness and contamination controls, lead root-cause corrective actions, define tooling and test requirements, resolve quality issues, and optimize work-cell layouts for concurrent vehicle builds.

Owns manufacturing processes for aerospace structural assemblies, including composites, machined metals, and bonded structures. Develops work instructions, process specifications, travelers, tooling, and production layouts; provides DFM guidance; enforces contamination and FOD controls; leads nonconformance investigations and corrective actions; and coordinates material inspection with supply chain. The role supports scaling spacecraft and reentry capsule production while improving throughput, quality, and build cadence.