Aerospace Manufacturing Associate I – Hands-On Growth

RTCA; Fife (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Shift differentials

Discretionary bonus programs

Job summary

RTCA is a precision aerospace and defense manufacturing group seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Associate to support engineering and shop floor operations in a CNC aerospace environment. This is an early‑career role designed for practical experience in manufacturing engineering, production support, and aerospace machining processes.

You will work with manufacturing engineers, production personnel, quality, planning, and supply chain teams on daily operations, documentation, and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related field).
• Highly motivated to learn and grow within the aerospace manufacturing industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast‑paced setting.
• Team‑oriented mindset with a professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the creation, revision, and maintenance of manufacturing work instructions and process documentation.
• Support engineering documentation activities including routers, tool lists, setup sheets, work order packets, and related records.
• Enter and maintain ERP/MRP system data, including bill of materials (BOMs), routings, and production planning information.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering, production, quality, planning, and supply chain teams to support day‑to‑day operations.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost reduction.
• Support lean manufacturing activities including 5S, Kaizen events, and process improvement projects.
• Assist with tooling, fixture, and shop support requests as needed.
• Support estimating and quoting activities through data collection, manufacturing input, and process reviews.
• Gain exposure to aerospace manufacturing processes including CNC machining, assembly, deburr, inspection, finishing, and material flow.
• Assist with engineering change implementation and document control activities.
• Support production issue resolution and corrective action activities under guidance from senior engineering staff.
• Participate in cross‑functional meetings and communicate project or task status updates as required.
• Develop familiarity with blueprint reading, GD&T, manufacturing methods, and aerospace quality requirements.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Detail oriented

Time management

Teamwork

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

RTCA is a precision aerospace and defense manufacturing group seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Associate to support engineering and shop floor operations in a CNC aerospace environment. This is an early‑career role designed for practical experience in manufacturing engineering, production support, and aerospace machining processes.

You will work with manufacturing engineers, production personnel, quality, planning, and supply chain teams on daily operations, documentation, and continuous