Top Manufacturing Engineer Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Develop, optimize, and sustain multi-axis CNC programs and manufacturing processes. Plan operations, design tooling/fixtures, produce documentation and SOPs, support production troubleshooting and FAIs, apply Lean improvements, collaborate on DFM, and assist equipment acquisition.

Assess and improve manufacturing capabilities; design and transfer tools and fixtures; lead automation and process improvements; resolve production issues and root causes; execute validations (IQ/OQ/PQ); manage ECNs, CAPEX, CAPAs and preventive maintenance; support lean initiatives, train production teams, and present updates to leadership.

Lead manufacturing engineering for producibility, process development, and production transitions. Create fixtures, tools, work instructions, and BOMs; validate processes, support production planning, troubleshoot fabrication/assembly issues, and support prototype builds.

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will oversee hardware builds, improve manufacturing efficiency, resolve production issues, and enhance processes and tooling.

Lead development and implementation of soft-goods manufacturing processes (cargo bags, blankets, closeouts). Collaborate with design, supply chain, QA, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure manufacturability, reliability, and crew safety. Own production targets, create control plans and operating procedures, drive root cause analysis and corrective actions, and implement process improvements using data-driven methods.

Hands-on CNC Manufacturing Engineer working in-person to program CAM, set up and operate CNC mills and lathes, and produce high-precision molds and prototypes. Collaborate with engineering to optimize designs for manufacturability, manage tooling and materials, maintain shop equipment, and develop CAM templates and fixturing for scalable production. Focus on timely delivery and quality in a fast-paced composites shop.

Own end-to-end CNC machining operations for high-precision molds and prototypes. Program CAM, set up and operate CNC mills and lathes, collaborate with engineering to optimize designs for manufacturability, manage tooling and materials, maintain shop equipment, and develop CAM templates and fixturing for scalable production.

The Manufacturing Engineer III develops and enhances manufacturing methods for aerospace components, ensuring safety and quality, and participates in process improvements and validations.

Own end-to-end manufacturing and integration for mission-critical payload systems. Develop work instructions, process specs, and acceptance tests; implement contamination control; interface with customers and design teams; lead root cause analysis and MRB dispositions; and coordinate payload readiness with vehicle integration to meet launch schedules and quality standards.

Own and optimize manufacturing processes for composite and metallic structural assemblies, create process documentation and tooling, enforce contamination control, lead non-conformance investigations, improve production flow, and coordinate incoming material inspections to scale aerospace vehicle production.

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will innovate production processes, manage manufacturing specifications, and collaborate closely with design engineers in a high-tech environment.

The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer will develop, execute, and improve automated machining, assembly, inspection processes, and troubleshoot production issues, ensuring high-quality output in aerospace and defense contexts.

Develop and optimize scalable manufacturing processes for precision RF and electromechanical antenna systems. Design tooling and fixtures, create work instructions, support prototype-to-production transitions, lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement, support environmental/thermal/RF testing, and evaluate procurement and make-versus-buy decisions.

Develop and mature manufacturing processes for production hardware, support NPI and legacy programs, design tooling and fixtures, troubleshoot and optimize machining and gear production, specify capital equipment, implement automation/Industry 4.0 improvements, and provide technical ownership for gear equipment while coordinating cross-functional teams to improve yield and efficiency.

Develop and mature manufacturing processes for aerospace production hardware, support NPI and legacy programs, design tooling/fixtures, troubleshoot process yield, specify capital equipment, and drive continuous improvement and automation in the machine shop, including technical ownership of gear production equipment.

Design and improve manufacturing methods, tooling, fixtures, processes and layouts to support production. Identify root causes, implement corrective actions, evaluate design changes, develop operating instructions and metrics, coordinate vendors/customers, support MRB, and present ROI for equipment or process improvements.

Lead program execution for satellite-structure composite manufacturing projects, managing schedules, resources, and customer interactions. Support design for manufacturability, tooling, materials, QA, and prototype fabrication/testing as needed to meet customer requirements and budgets.

Lead manufacturability and production ramp for large satellite subsystems: define production-ready build flows, tooling, and capacity; lead first-article builds and flight hardware integration; deploy advanced manufacturing and automation; mentor junior engineers; drive DFM and continuous improvement to reduce cost, risk, and cycle time.

The Manufacturing Engineer oversees production support, integrates customer expectations, leads transitions to high-volume manufacturing, and enhances processes with automation and software collaboration.

The Manufacturing Engineer will analyze designs, provide DFM feedback, develop cost models, collaborate on software solutions, monitor factory performance, and ensure production quality.

The Supply Chain Manufacturing Engineer drives process optimization and supplier development initiatives, ensuring quality and cost efficiency in manufacturing processes through collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The Tooling Manufacturing Engineer will design tooling and manufacturing processes, improve efficiency, ensure quality compliance, and collaborate across teams while supporting production efforts.

Responsible for product development, qualification testing, and process improvements in manufacturing. Collaborates with teams and oversees product flow, ensuring compliance with specifications and standards.

Support manufacturing across all levels: design and optimize processes and line balancing; specify tooling, fixtures, and equipment; support production ramp-up; lead continuous improvement and root cause analysis; collaborate with design, quality, and supply chain teams.

Develop manufacturability and production processes for large satellite structures and electromechanical subassemblies. Build first articles and prototypes, design tooling and MES-supported workflows, implement wire harness and PCBA assembly techniques, iterate subassembly and production flows, and transition methods to volume manufacturing in collaboration with design teams.