Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer - Precision Parts

APPLIED AEROSPACE STRUCTURES CORP.; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Aerospace & Defense in Stockton, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to oversee the fabrication of hardware and tooling to meet customer specifications and quality requirements.

The ideal candidate holds an engineering degree in aerospace, mechanical, or manufacturing, with 5+ years of experience for mid to senior levels, plus strong technical writing and hands‑on composites experience within a manufacturing environment.

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 Program Manager and Quality Engineer for approval.
• Coordinate with Production Coordinators to ensure production schedules are maintained and materials are available.
• Collaborate with Operations to ensure production schedules are maintained.
• Identify resource requirements needed to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Direct customer communications including teleconferences, MRRs, and customer visits.
• Support bids and proposals, including labor and material estimates.
• Set up a project in the Manufacturing Computer System, including BOM maintenance.
• Generate and maintain RTPs and route for approval through QA, PC, PM, Purchasing.
• Generate and maintain piece‑part routers for simple parts.
• Follow all safety protocols, guidelines, and regulations.

Skills

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Composites

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Applied Aerospace & Defense in Stockton, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to oversee the fabrication of hardware and tooling to meet customer specifications and quality requirements.

The ideal candidate holds an engineering degree in aerospace, mechanical, or manufacturing, with 5+ years of experience for mid to senior levels, plus strong technical writing and hands‑on composites experience within a manufacturing environment.