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Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Job in
Torrance, Los Angeles County, California, 90504, USA
Listed on 2026-09-01
Listing for:
Robinson Helicopter Co
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-01
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Quality Engineering -
Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Quality Engineering, Process Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Details Level: Experienced
Job Location:
Torrance, CA 90505
Position Type:
Full Time Salary Range: $ - $ Salary
Job Shift: Day Job Category:
Engineering
POSITION OVERVIEW:
- Develop and implement manufacturing processes for rotorcraft structures, mechanical assemblies, powertrain components, and aircraft systems.
- Translate engineering drawings, specifications, and design intent into production-ready manufacturing plans.
- Design and validate production layouts, tooling, fixtures, and workstations.
- Establish standard work, manufacturing instructions, and process documentation.
- Provide hands‑on engineering support to the factory floor, resolving technical issues affecting production, quality, or schedule.
- Serve as the technical authority for manufacturing processes within assigned production areas.
- Mentor junior engineers and manufacturing technicians.
- Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and operational excellence initiatives.
- Analyze production performance metrics including:
- throughput
- first-pass yield
- cycle time
- cost of quality
- Identify opportunities to increase productivity, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
- Support introduction of new helicopter models, aircraft modifications, and configuration changes.
- Lead manufacturability reviews and Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA) assessments.
- Develop tooling strategies and process qualification plans.
- Ensure manufacturing processes meet aerospace regulatory and quality requirements including:
- FAA regulations
- AS9100 quality management systems
- internal quality procedures
- Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions for production issues.
- Identify, justify, and implement advanced manufacturing technologies, including automation, robotics, CNC machining, and digital manufacturing tools.
- Lead capital equipment selection, specification, and commissioning.
- Coordinate with:
- Design Engineering
- Quality Assurance
- Production Control
- Supply Chain
- Tooling and Maintenance
- Support production planning and execution to meet aircraft delivery schedules.
Required Qualifications:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- or related engineering discipline
- 8+ years of manufacturing engineering experience
- Experience in aerospace or regulated manufacturing environments preferred
- Demonstrated experience supporting production operation
- Strong knowledge of:
- machining and fabrication processes
- mechanical assembly
- tooling and fixture design
- process validation
- Proficiency with:
- CAD systems
- ERP/MES manufacturing systems
- process documentation and control
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement
- Root Cause Analysis
- Process capability and statistical analysis
Manufacturing engineers typically evaluate and improve manufacturing processes, design systems for production, and implement technical solutions to improve efficiency and quality.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:- Experience in rotorcraft or aircraft manufacturing
- Familiarity with FAA Part 21 / production certification environments
- Knowledge of aerospace materials including:
- aluminum alloys
- titanium
- stainless steels
- composites
- Experience with CNC machining, assembly lines, or automated manufacturing systems
- Project management experience leading cross-functional engineering initiatives
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability
- Leadership and mentoring ability
- Excellent technical communication
- Hands‑on factory mindset
- Data‑driven decision making
Salary Range: $-$
#J-18808-LjbffrPosition Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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