Manufacturing Engineer (Space Valves

Zenix Aerospace Is Currently Hiring The Following

Position Title:

Manufacturing Engineer (Space Valves)

1st shift (6:30am – 3:00pm) Full Time, 9/80 schedule

Ketema, El Cajon, CA

We are a global leader uniting decades of expertise under one name. Zenix Aerospace™ is a leading supplier of structural airframe and engine components to the global aerospace and space industries. A critical supplier across all major fuel‑efficient commercial narrow body platforms with a global footprint in eight strategic locations across the US, UK, and South East Asia. We deliver on time, to the highest standards of quality and safety, as a trusted partner in aerospace excellence.

We are the leading partner in aerospace engineering uniting global expertise with a shared vision, we design and deliver high‑technology aerospace components that keep aircraft and space systems flying safely, reliably, and efficiently. With a global footprint, decades of engineering heritage, and a future‑focused approach to digital innovation, we are trusted by the world’s leading aerospace companies to deliver consistent excellence.

Together, we are elevating aerospace.

Zenix Aerospace Ketema is a leading provider of components for aircraft and turbine engine builders, as well as precision products for space, marine and ground‑based applications. Zenix Aerospace Ketema specializes in producing complex fabrications and machined components from titanium and nickel alloys.

The Manufacturing Engineer (Space Valves) creates the manufacturing and quality plans for scheduled products at the lowest cost within quality/customer specifications by developing optimal equipment, tooling, materials and manufacturing processes. The engineer will provide in‑depth problem solving and technical expertise for the design, development, and sustainment of complex valve and space products.

• Utilizes manufacturing expertise to provide value engineering suggestions to Estimating, Operations, Planning, and Purchasing, while developing and executing process improvement plans for quality, cost, and workflow.
• Responsible for designing, manufacturing, testing, and qualifying various valve designs for space vehicle applications.
• Leads failure and anomaly investigations with a strong focus on root cause and corrective actions.
• Analyzes statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and reliability objectives of finished product.
• Supports the development of writing set up cards and other documentation to make processes more efficient and eliminate variability between operators.
• Designs, evaluates and/or modifies tool designs for new and existing products.
• Develops testing methods and production standards for new and existing products to meet customer requirements.
• Supports manufacturing operations directly by assisting in improving efficiency, developing repeatable processes, supporting implementation of new equipment and methods, and making planning changes as required.
• Involved integrally in the transition of new product start‑ups from initial release to sustaining production.
• Formulates sampling procedures and designs and develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.
• Assists Cell Leaders with capital expenditure plans, elimination of process variation, and development of standard work instructions.
• Works closely with shop personnel to resolve production problems and implement best methods.
• Develops and supports manufacturing priorities and monitors status of special projects.
• Provides input to new business start‑up and Estimating for the best process methods and tools.
• Proof checks his/her own work and the work of others at this level and below as required.
• Suggests design changes or recommends improvements in production methods.
• Plans and oversees development programs, and prepares procedures and responses.
• Communicate directly with the customer to solve critical issues.

• Knowledge of GD&T essential.
• Knowledge of design software (NX, Solidworks,…