Aerospace Production Systems Engineer – Sheet Metal & Special Processes

ANSWER CONSULTING Ltda.; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ANSWER CONSULTING Ltda. in California is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to own the technical story from procurement spec compliance to full process validation. You will build APQP-driven documents and clear Visual Work Instructions to simplify complex work.

You will design workflows, select equipment, plan tooling, balance labor and takt with WCS, and lead production support to prevent recurrence.

Qualifications

• Requires BS in Mechanical Engineering or related with 3+ years in aerospace (MS with 2+ years acceptable).
• Experience in fast-paced manufacturing; knowledge of sheet metal, aerospace materials, GD&T preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical story for projects from spec compliance to full process validation.
• Create APQP-driven documentation and Visual Work Instructions (VWI).
• Design work flows, equipment selection, tooling planning, and cellular manufacturing concepts.
• Apply time standards and Work Combination Sheets (WCS) to balance labor and takt.
• Lead/partner in Production Support to solve issues at root cause and prevent recurrence.
• Guide NPI through first builds and track process effectiveness.
• Coordinate tooling design for manufacturing/assembly and review drawings for rigor.
• Provide data to estimating for quotes and spotlight improvement opportunities.

Skills

English communication

Problem solving

Math & stats

GD&T

Team player

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Estimating/reporting

Visual Work Instructions (VWI)

Job description

What if your engineering could make every build clearer, faster, and more reliable?Do you enjoy turning specifications into step-by-step plans operators trust? Are you energized by eliminating waste, meeting tough cost targets, and proving processes meet exacting aerospace standards? If so, this role puts you at the center of operations, partnering with design and project engineering to turn requirements into production reality.Picture yourself:Owning the technical story for your projectsfrom procurement spec compliance to full process validation against customer and internal requirements.Building APQP-driven documentation and crystal-clear Visual Work Instructions (VWI) that make complex work simple.Designing how work flows: selecting equipment, planning tooling, and shaping cellular manufacturing concepts.Applying time standards and creating Work Combination Sheets (WCS) to balance labor and takt.Ensuring manufacturability across detail parts, sub-assemblies, and top assemblies.Leading/partnering in a Production Support Team to solve issues at root cause and prevent recurrence.Guiding New Product Introduction (NPI) through first builds and tracking process effectiveness.Coordinating tooling design for manufacturing/assembly and reviewing drawings for technical rigor.Feeding precise data to estimating for quotes and preparing reports that spotlight opportunities for improvement.Liaising between Senior Aerospace SSP manufacturing and customer cognizant engineering; collaborating with suppliers to mature their processes.Hands-on processes and materialsYou will perform, document, and validate machining, forming, stamping, heat treating, and chemical processing on:TitaniumInconelAluminumStainless SteelO1 and D2 tooling steelsHow we align work to your strengthsYour specific responsibilities are defined by the Manufacturing Manager based on your expertise and reviewed at least annually (ideally during performance reviews or with organizational changes) to keep pace with your growth.Bring these qualificationsBS in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 3+ years of engineering experience (aerospace preferred); or MS in Mechanical or related with 2+ years in aerospace.Experience in fast-paced manufacturing preferred; knowledge of sheet metal processes (welding, forming, NDT, etc.), aerospace materials, and GD&T preferred.And these strengthsLanguage: Excellent English communication; able to read, write, and present clearly to large audiences.Reasoning: Practical problem-solver who follows detailed instructions and manages multiple concrete variables.Math: Comfortable with averages, summations, standard deviations, statistical trends, proportions, and percentages.Other: Strong team and independent contributor; preferred knowledge of aircraft ECS ducting; sheet metal and aerospace materials; forming, welding, machining, and heat treating; basic NDT and geometric tolerance. Understanding of MRP/ERP requirements and order generation logic.EAR/ITAR Compliance:Access to our facility (and, therefore, employment) is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/ or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. refugees, asylees or temporary residents under amnesty provisions [as defined in 8 USC 1324b(a)(3)] and properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes. Additionally, potential employees names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive technical data.Submit your application