Aerospace Precision Manufacturing Engineer

Votaw Precision Technologies; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Votaw Precision Technologies in California is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support shop floor operations for metallic machined components. You will develop robust manufacturing plans, create work instructions with visuals, and collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Operations to optimize processes across 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC equipment.

The role emphasizes data-driven presentations for the Engineering Review Board, tolerance analysis, and lean manufacturing practices to minimize risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a precision machining environment.
• Experience supporting 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis CNC machining.
• Proficiency reading and interpreting technical drawings and GD&T.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily technical support to the machine shop producing metallic machined components.
• Support 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis CNC machining operations.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues, drive root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure manufacturing readiness prior to job release.
• Act as a primary engineering resource to machinists and supervisors.
• Develop detailed manufacturing plans, routers, and process flows.
• Create clear, comprehensive work instructions with visuals, tooling requirements, inspection steps, and setup guidance.
• Define tooling, fixturing, and workholding requirements.
• Establish machining strategies that balance quality, cost, and cycle time.
• Maintain revision control and ensure documentation accuracy.
• Prepare structured presentations for Engineering Review Board meetings.
• Gather, analyze, and consolidate technical data (drawings, models, inspection data, risk assessments).
• Critically evaluate information to ensure completeness and manufacturability before release.
• Identify potential production risks and recommend mitigation strategies.

Skills

CNC machining

GD&T

CAD/CAM

ERP/MRP

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM software

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Votaw Precision Technologies in California is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support shop floor operations for metallic machined components. You will develop robust manufacturing plans, create work instructions with visuals, and collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Operations to optimize processes across 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC equipment.

The role emphasizes data-driven presentations for the Engineering Review Board, tolerance analysis, and lean manufacturing practices to minimize risk