Title: Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Northridge, CA (onsite)
Duration: Long term contract
Compensation: $70.00 – 75.00/hr. W2
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

The Engineering organization is seeking an experienced Production Manufacturing Engineer with deep expertise in Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) to drive mechanical design optimization and supplier collaboration for aerospace applications. As part of the Integrated Systems Solutions organization, you will work within a cross-disciplinary team to architect, design, and implement scalable manufacturing processes and production systems for space-based and terrestrial product solutions.

Overview

The Senior Production Manufacturing Engineer will collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to ensure products are manufactured efficiently, cost-effectively, and to the highest quality standards. This role emphasizes optimization of mechanical design and manufacturability for airframe components, mechanical assemblies, precision machined parts, and structural systems supporting aerospace platforms.

Core DFMA & Mechanical Design Responsibilities

• Lead DFMA initiatives for mechanical components and assemblies including structural parts, brackets, housings, mechanisms, and precision machined components

• Partner with mechanical design engineers and suppliers to optimize part geometry, tolerances, material selection, and assembly methods from concept through production

• Conduct comprehensive design reviews to identify and resolve manufacturability risks in mechanical drawings, 3D models, GD&T callouts, and assembly sequences

• Lead DFM/DFC reviews and provide sign-off for design release

• Drive cost reduction through DFMA analysis, part consolidation, and supplier-driven value engineering

• Collaborate with suppliers to optimize CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, composite layup, welding, and precision assembly processes

• Ensure manufacturing architecture supports the full product lifecycle, from early design for manufacturability and cost optimization through rate production

Supplier Collaboration & Qualification

• Lead supplier selection, qualification, and onboarding for mechanical components, raw materials, and subassemblies

• Develop and implement supplier manufacturing processes, tooling strategies, and quality control procedures

• Resolve dimensional non-conformances, assembly issues, and process capability challenges

• Support supplier compliance with aerospace standards (AS9100, NADCAP, AWS D17.1)

• Analyze production data to evaluate manufacturability, build-to-build variability, and continuous improvement opportunities

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain manufacturing BOMs, routings in MES/ERP systems, and cycle time standards

• Plan assembly line layouts for assembly, integration, and test at various production rates

• Execute flight and non-flight build and test campaigns

• Define material flow and manufacturing processes across multiple assembly levels

• Implement statistical process control (SPC) and quality control standards

• Specify, procure, network, and program production equipment and test systems (including PLC networking and common communication protocols)

• Implement work order systems and automated documentation processes

• Lead DFM/DFC reviews and support design release readiness

• Analyze production optimization data and collaborate cross-functionally to improve manufacturability and consistency

• Architect and validate a holistic manufacturing operations management system down to shop floor workflows

• Prepare KPI reporting (OEE, capacity utilization, throughput, OTD, FPY) and communicate effectively with technical and operations stakeholders

• Manage and close non-conformances, test anomalies, and production defects; perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions in high-rate production environments

Citizenship & Clearance Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required to comply with government-imposed requirements

• Some roles require eligibility to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance

• Certain roles require an active TS/SCI security clearance

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related discipline) or equivalent experience

• 8+ years of experience developing manufacturing systems for space hardware or automotive applications

• 8+ years of technical leadership experience standing up facilities and manufacturing operations

• 8+ years of demonstrated experience planning and scaling manufacturing operations

• 5+ years of experience developing and implementing operations control processes and tools documentation

• Experience manufacturing and testing satellite communications payloads, optical payloads, spacecraft subsystems, or full vehicle systems

• Demonstrated experience processing and managing non-conformances (NCR/MRB), including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation

• Proven experience creating and managing manufacturing routings and work instructions within MES and/or ERP systems

• Strong working knowledge and hands-on application of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or related discipline

• High sense of ownership, urgency, and ability to deliver results with minimal direction

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience leading cross-functional teams of manufacturing, industrial, and test engineers

• Experience coordinating engineering, lab operations, supply chain, and resource planning

• Computational problem solving and test automation experience (Python, Matlab, LabVIEW, PLC communication protocols such as Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet TCP/IP, CAN)

• Experience developing test plans aligned to space hardware or military standards (GEVS, MIL-STD-810, DO-160)

• Experience with electrical and RF test equipment (vector spectrum analyzers, vector signal generators, power supplies, oscilloscopes)

• Experience developing calibration procedures

• Broad experience across satellite or space systems design, integration, test, operations, and configuration management

• CAD experience (NX) and PFMEA experience

• Experience working with government agencies

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