Manufacturing Engineer
Listed on 2026-03-07
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Process Engineer -
Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering
Unlike large organizations where roles can be narrow, RTCA offers hands-on ownership and real visibility - you understand how your work supports the team, the operation, and the end customer. Our flat structure allows employees to take initiative, grow their skills, and have their contributions recognized, while still providing the stability, advanced technology, and meaningful work of an established aerospace manufacturer.
At RTCA, we believe in teamwork, excellence, and delivering with pride. One Team! One Mission!
How You'll Make an Impact
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing detailed process plans that align with customer end-item requirements, ensuring production instructions are clear, effective, and achievable. This role requires collaboration with production teams, quality engineers, and suppliers to optimize manufacturing processes, evaluate engineering approaches, and contribute to process improvements. A successful candidate will bring a solid understanding of shop practices, machine capabilities, and external processing methods to the table.
What you'll be doing as a Manufacturing Engineer:
Working a Full-time, onsite position at our Chatsworth, CA location.Develop and provide written work instructions for production processes.
Create detailed drawings and models to support work instructions.
Execute process routings, drawings, inspection plans, and related documentation updates.
Evaluate manufacturing processes to drive product development and implement corrective actions.
Assist the quoting team by providing methods, time estimates, and cost data for customer quotations.
Participate in resolving customer complaints and lead corrective/preventive action investigations.
Maintain regular communication on project status and milestones with internal stakeholders.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing activities.
Other responsibilities as assigned, based on business needs.
Required Qualifications (Education, skills, and experience):
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience.3+ year's experience in Manufacturing Engineering, preferably in CNC Machining environment
Ability to handle open ended assignments, identify key processes, and problem solve independently. Strong project management skills with focus on meeting timelines and budgets.
Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to multi-task, problem-solve and think analytically.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to work cross-functionally and effectively in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications (Education, skills, and experience):
Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in a machine shop environment.Proficiency in Solid Works and application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).Experience in Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/DFA).Working knowledge of AS9100 quality management standards.
Ability to interpret and implement customer drawings and specifications.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).Strong understanding and application of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and Six Sigma principles.
Fundamental understanding of machine shop practices and external processing.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:
Ability to lift or move up to 50lbs.Reach forward, up, down and to the side in order to move equipment.
Continuous standing and walking throughout the…
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