Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description Manufacturing Engineer San Diego, CA (South County) Direct Hire. 110-130k + outstanding benefits. We're an innovative engineering and manufacturing company dedicated to providing cutting-edge solutions for commercial and government customers. We have an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in sunny San Diego, CA (South County)! This is an on-site position with the fantastic perk of every other Friday off! We also offer relocation assistance to help you make the move. Position Summary: Are you ready to be at the forefront of advanced manufacturing? You'll be responsible for transforming engineering visions into reality by reviewing complex drawings, CAD models, and specifications. You'll plan how products get built, determine necessary tooling, and integrate technical composite and hardware knowledge. Your expertise will guide the manufacturing, rework, or repair of composite and sheet metal aircraft components and assemblies through our ERP system and supporting software. This is a pre-preg shop, focusing on cutting-edge composite manufacturing. Essential Functions: Lead the way: Serve as a project manager, ensuring contract requirements, specifications, design criteria, and schedules are seamlessly integrated and maintained. Craft the instructions: Document clear and precise manufacturing instructions for the fabrication, machining, inspection, assembly, and paint of composites and metal components. You'll be adept at writing strong technical work instructions. Build the foundation: Construct Item Masters (IM's) and Bill-of-Materials (BoMs) in our ERP software. Empower the supply chain: Develop IPD and XOP drawings to assist manufacturing and supply chain in procuring parts and services. Generate instructions for rework or repair of non-conforming materials. Be the expert: Provide critical support with engineering clarification and interpretation. Drive continuous improvement: Implement redlines to manufacturing plans for correction or clarification. Innovate solutions: Develop and implement technical solutions for Laminate/Sandwich Composite and Metal Bond processing through lay-up, curing, machining, assembly, and finishing. This includes deep knowledge of pre-preg material, honeycomb cores, metal bonding, and tooling. Shape the future: Generate CAD geometry for CAM programming and tooling. You must have strong CAD experience, capable of creating simple 2D or possibly 3D drawings. Ensure quality: Generate and coordinate Non-Destructive Test (NDT) reference standard manufacturing plans and technique sheets. Collaborate for success: Coordinate and communicate with customer or supplier engineering to resolve technical questions or issues. Validate excellence: Participate in First Part Qualification activities related to composite and metal bond parts. Optimize operations: Coordinate to provide technical guidance for continuous improvement activities to enhance quality, cost, and schedule. Work on diverse aircraft parts: This role involves working on a variety of aircraft components including panels, doors, windows, air tips, air ducts, and skins for aircraft. Requirements Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related engineering discipline. Minimum of 4-6 years of experience with leading manufacturing specifications, techniques, and processes for aircraft components, specifically composite fabrication/engineering (including pre-preg material, honeycomb cores, metal bonding, and experience with tooling) . Strong understanding of composite materials and processes is essential. Experience in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (SAP or Net Suite strongly preferred). Must have strong CAD experience , including proficiency with CATIA V or SolidWorks CAD & PLM systems. Composite and manufacturing experience is a must. Highly organized with the ability to thrive under pressure and meet deadlines. A problem-solver who can navigate complex challenges and make sound judgments based on diverse information. Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to drive projects to completion. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Prior aircraft and/or Boeing expertise is preferred but not required. Bi-lingual Spanish is a plus! Benefits Perks and Benefits That Will Make You Smile: We believe in taking care of our team! 100% Employer Paid Medical and Dental $3,000 Annual Bonus 401K - 5% match Employee Stock Option Program Enjoy a 9/80 work schedule – that means every other Friday off! 8 paid Holidays Generous PTO: Max. 4 weeks after 5 years of employment Generous tuition reimbursement Compensation: Your expertise is valued! The compensation range for this position falls within $110,000 and $130,000 , with some flexibility. The final compensation will be determined based on your experience, skillset, and other factors permitted by law. Why Join Our Team? We genuinely care about our employees! Beyond our fantastic benefits package, we offer a fun and friendly working environment where innovation thrives. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.