Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer – Precision & Impact

Elevate Ventures, Inc.; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Aerospace & Defense is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to oversee hardware fabrication per customer specs and quality requirements. A bachelor’s degree in engineering (aerospace/mechanical/manufacturing) and experience across engineering levels are preferred.

The role involves generating MID docs, maintaining production schedules, coordinating with operations, and supporting bids, BOM setup, RTPs, and safety compliance. ITAR eligibility is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, with a focus in aerospace, mechanical, or manufacturing.
• Associate level requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• General level requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering plus 5+ years’ experience.
• Senior level requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering plus 10+ years’ experience.
• Excellent technical writing and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations and best practices, including hazardous materials, hazardous waste management, air quality, and water quality.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and vendors.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Strong hands‑on experience with composites.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Generate Assembly Manufacturing Instruction Documentation (MID) and review with PM/QA for approval.
• Coordinate with Production to maintain schedules and material availability.
• Work with Operations to ensure production schedules are met.
• Identify resource requirements to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Direct customer communications including teleconferences, MRRs, and visits.
• Support for bids and proposals including labor and material estimates.
• Set up a project in the MRP/ERP system with BOMs and part numbers.
• Generate and review RTPs and route for approvals through QA, PC, PM, Purchasing.
• Create and maintain piece-part routers for simple parts.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, guidelines, and regulations.

Skills

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Composite materials

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Applied Aerospace & Defense is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to oversee hardware fabrication per customer specs and quality requirements. A bachelor’s degree in engineering (aerospace/mechanical/manufacturing) and experience across engineering levels are preferred.

The role involves generating MID docs, maintaining production schedules, coordinating with operations, and supporting bids, BOM setup, RTPs, and safety compliance. ITAR eligibility is required for this position.