About the Role
The Associate Manufacturing Engineer will support manufacturing activities for aerospace programs by developing manufacturing solutions, improving production efficiency, participating in tooling reviews, and ensuring products are built according to engineering requirements. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, collaboration across multiple teams, and a willingness to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with design engineering teams to ensure manufacturable product designs.
- Participate in tooling and fixture design reviews to improve manufacturability and reduce production costs.
- Develop and define manufacturing sequences and production workflows.
- Investigate manufacturing issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Support assembly operations involving electrical, hydraulic, fuel, fluid, and propulsion systems.
- Analyze non-conforming products and drive resolution through structured problem-solving methods.
- Identify opportunities for producibility and affordability improvements.
- Serve as a liaison between manufacturing and engineering organizations.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, efficiency, and throughput.
- Prepare and maintain manufacturing documentation and process instructions.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- 0-2 years of engineering experience in manufacturing, aerospace, production, or related environments.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work effectively with engineers, leadership teams, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Willingness to work onsite in Palmdale, CA.
- Ability to support 1st shift schedule (typically 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM) and flexible work schedules as required.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with composite manufacturing processes.
- Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Experience with CATIA or equivalent CAD/Model-Based Engineering software.
- Exposure to Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) methodologies.
- Aerospace manufacturing or production environment experience.
- Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement exposure.
NOTE: Looking for candidates who have just started their career!!!
