Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer I: CNC & Process Innovator

Energy Jobline ZR; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace in Fullerton, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I to join the onsite engineering team focused on aerospace machined components. You will apply knowledge of design, materials, lean methods, and quality controls to develop and improve manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities include creating work instructions, supporting process changes, and participating in PFMEA and RCCA studies, with emphasis on safety, quality, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing) or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 1+ year engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of CNC manufacturing and aerospace standards.
• Experience with AS9100 and NADCAP standards.
• Knowledge of GD&T, fixturing and gaging methods.
• Experience with statistical process control in aerospace.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; SolidWorks or other modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing processes to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Create and maintain work instructions, routers, and SOPs.
• Support process changes, validations, and shop-floor improvements.
• Participate in NPI, FAI, and CI projects.
• Collect and analyze basic manufacturing data (cycle time, scrap rate, yield).
• Review and implement manufacturing drawings and engineering change notices.
• Support cost-reduction and efficiency initiatives.
• Participate in PFMEA, Process Capability, and RCCA studies.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

CNC manufacturing

AS9100/NADCAP

GD&T and gauging

Statistical process control

SolidWorks

Titanium & nickel alloys

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Howmet Aerospace in Fullerton, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I to join the onsite engineering team focused on aerospace machined components. You will apply knowledge of design, materials, lean methods, and quality controls to develop and improve manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities include creating work instructions, supporting process changes, and participating in PFMEA and RCCA studies, with emphasis on safety, quality, and efficiency.