Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Lead — Lean & Automation

Precision Castparts Corp.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly cash bonus plan

120 hours PTO per year

Paid holidays (10) per year

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Leader in Irvine, CA to direct process improvements, tooling support, and production optimization. You will lead a functional team, drive operational excellence, and deliver measurable business results across multiple lines.

The role requires 5–7 years in manufacturing engineering, Lean Six Sigma expertise, and familiarity with AS9100. Significant collaboration with quality, supply chain, and production is essential for enterprise

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering or a related field.
• 5-7 years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience.
• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred (Green Belt or Black Belt).
• Experience with automation/robotics and advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Familiarity with AS9100 quality management system requirements.

Responsibilities

• Direct manufacturing engineering processes to optimize production efficiency and product quality using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Lead the development and implementation of tooling solutions to support manufacturing operations and reduce downtime.
• Oversee root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives to resolve complex manufacturing issues impacting multiple production lines.
• Manage a team of manufacturing engineers, providing coaching, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement projects that enhance operational excellence and align with business objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including quality, supply chain, and production to ensure seamless manufacturing support and process integration.
• Establish and govern manufacturing engineering standards and best practices to ensure compliance with aerospace industry requirements.
• Allocate resources and prioritize engineering projects to meet production schedules and budget constraints.
• Analyze manufacturing data and metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process optimization.
• Lead the adoption of new manufacturing technologies and automation to improve throughput and reduce costs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to influence manufacturing strategies and support enterprise goals.
• Ensure manufacturing engineering activities comply with relevant regulatory standards and internal policies.

Skills

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Aerospace standards

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Tooling design

Data analysis tools

Automation/Robotics

Quality management systems

Job description

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Leader in Irvine, CA to direct process improvements, tooling support, and production optimization. You will lead a functional team, drive operational excellence, and deliver measurable business results across multiple lines.

The role requires 5–7 years in manufacturing engineering, Lean Six Sigma expertise, and familiarity with AS9100. Significant collaboration with quality, supply chain, and production is essential for enterprise