Senior Principal Engineer

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Penn Aero is hiring a Senior Cost Engineer at our Briles Aerospace Company in Gardena, CA. Briles Aerospace is a certified manufacturer of high-strength aerospace fasteners with decades of industry experience. Our team brings deep technical knowledge and advanced manufacturing techniques to every project, producing precision components that meet exacting aerospace specifications.

• Develop, document, and maintain manufacturing methods, process flows, routings, and work instructions
• Analyze existing processes to improve efficiency, quality, yield, and cycle time
• Support new product introduction (NPI), including process definition and manufacturability reviews
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
• Provide technical support to Production, Quality, and Engineering teams during troubleshooting and process changes
• Establish and validate standard costs, including labor, overhead, material, and processing
• Develop cost models and cost estimates for new and existing products
• Perform cost roll-ups, variance analysis, and cost reduction opportunities
• Support pricing, quoting, margin analysis, and make/buy decisions
• Partner with Supply Chain and Manufacturing to identify cost savings and productivity improvements
• Support audits, should-cost analysis, and customer cost reviews as needed
• Serve as a senior technical authority and advisor across Engineering and Operations
• Work closely with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain
• Provide data-driven recommendations to leadership related to process and cost decisions
• Support DFMEA/PFMEA, risk assessments, and capacity planning activities

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or related discipline)
• 10+ years of engineering experience in aerospace manufacturing
• Demonstrated experience setting and managing costs in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of labor standards, overhead allocation, and manufacturing economics
• Proven experience developing and improving manufacturing processes
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and routings
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Background in cost modeling, standard costing, or should-cost analysis

In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the expected pay range for this position is $90,000 - $140,000.

Compensation can vary depending on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, competencies, and geographic location. Some roles may qualify for extra incentives like equity, commissions, or other variable performance-related bonuses. Further details will be provided by our recruiting team during the interview process.

• Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees)
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time)
• Retirement Program
• Other Voluntary Benefits