Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer - Lead Production & DFM

Castelion Corporation; Torrance (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Castelion Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Torrance, CA to lead day-to-day production of mechanisms like the Castelion separation system and Launchers. You will develop processes and factory design to scale from development to production rates of thousands of units per year.

You will create and refine documentation, collaborate with supply chain, design tooling, and participate in design reviews to ensure manufacturing success and on-time launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and 4+ years in manufacturing-related roles.
• Experience with design-for-manufacturing and transitioning to high-volume production.
• Hands-on experience in metal fabrication and tooling development.

Responsibilities

• Lead day to day production of mechanisms such as the Castelion separation system and Launchers.
• Develop process and factory design to transition from development to production rates of thousands of units per year.
• Develop and refine process documentation including build instructions, test procedures, safety standards, and mBOMs.
• Create, maintain and communicate detailed plans and schedules
• Work closely with supply chain to develop new and existing suppliers
• Design and validate tooling
• Participate in design reviews to drive design for manufacturing (DFM)

Education

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

4+ years of manufacturing, fabrication, assembly or testing experience

Tools

NX/Teamcenter CAD/PDM

Job description

Castelion Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Torrance, CA to lead day-to-day production of mechanisms like the Castelion separation system and Launchers. You will develop processes and factory design to scale from development to production rates of thousands of units per year.

You will create and refine documentation, collaborate with supply chain, design tooling, and participate in design reviews to ensure manufacturing success and on-time launches.