Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Senior Manufacturing Engineer – a role that supports our Manufacturing Engineering Group at our Torrance, CA plant, reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager. The position offers a 9/80 onsite schedule and focuses on developing and maturing manufacturing processes for production hardware.

Manager, Mfg. Engrg.

Onsite – Torrance, CA (9/80 schedule)

• Perform drawing reviews to ensure DFMA principles are applied.
• Develop quality‑based and cost‑effective manufacturing processes.
• Design tooling for holding fixtures and specialized cutting operations.
• Conduct critical analysis during process proof‑out, troubleshoot, and revise to achieve targeted quality yield and efficiency.

• Collaborate with the operations team on continuous improvement activities in the machine shop for complex parts and sub‑assemblies.
• Review existing manufacturing plans for legacy hardware to ensure compatibility of engineering drawings with fabrication capabilities.
• Recommend improvements and drawing updates to enhance yield and production, including automation, advanced manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Research, specify, and purchase capital equipment for capacity or technology improvements.
• Coordinate with various departments to optimize design and use of manufacturing facilities and processes.
• Provide technical ownership of gear production equipment such as hobbers and shapers, including support, programming, troubleshooting, fixture, and cutting tool specifications.

• Bachelor of Science in manufacturing, industrial, mechanical, or a related engineering discipline with experience in manufacturing aerospace components.
• Equivalent seasoned experience in manufacturing engineering may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 7 years of progressive experience in manufacturing engineering (or 10 years for non‑degree holders), preferably with aerospace cylindrical steel components.
• Results‑oriented team player with strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Turning
• Milling
• OD/, Surface, and Jig Grinding

• Shaping
• Hobbing
• Broaching
• Gear Grinding

Strong knowledge of machining properties for various aerospace steels, including carbon steels, stainless steels, carburizing steels, nitriding steels, and aluminum.

• Heat Treatment: carburizing, nitriding, core hardening
• Plating processes: cad plating, zinc‑nickel plating, chrome plating
• NDT: magnetic particle inspection, Nital Etch inspection, hardness testing
• Aerospace painting processes

• 3D modeling best practices and principles
• GDT, engineering drawings interpretation and creation
• Fixture and tool design
• Inspection methods, tools, and best practices for cylindrical and small to mid‑size geared components
• Quality processes such as 5 Why’s and fishbone diagrams for root cause analysis and corrective action

• Experience with NX and Team Center
• Previous experience creating manufacturing processes for aerospace cylindrical components with gears and/or splines
• Strong knowledge of gear/spline manufacturing processes
• Strong knowledge of gear/spline inspection methods and tools
• Experience with CMM (Zeiss) inspection methods and reports
• Previous aerospace manufacturing experience and familiarity with AS9100 requirements
• Organizational and time‑management skills

• Financial Rewards: competitive compensation, bonus opportunities, matching 401(k), and participation in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Work/Life Balance: flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leave program, relocation assistance
• Health & Welfare: comprehensive coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, EAP, and other supplemental benefits
• Professional Skills Development: tuition assistance, mentorship, coaching, leadership development, and other growth programs
• Culture: warm, respectful, family‑like environment driven by our 12 core values with multiple Employee Resource Groups
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