Associate Manufacturing Engineer - Aerospace

Equiliem; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Matching 401(k)

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts & Rewards

Payroll Payment Options

Job summary

Equiliem is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Engineer for aerospace manufacturing in Palmdale, CA. This entry-level position focuses on engineering processes, production planning, and cost-efficient improvements, with a first shift schedule.

Responsibilities include reviewing designs, developing procedures, and supporting continuous improvement. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply, with a 4/10 schedule and $31–$33 per hour pay.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of engineering experience, recent graduates encouraged to apply.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Review designs and recommend efficient manufacturing methods.
• Participate in tooling design reviews to reduce costs.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing sequences and procedures.
• Investigate nonconforming products and recommend corrective actions.
• Support manufacturing engineering activities for electrical, hydraulic, fuel, fluid, and propulsion systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturability and productivity.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve technical issues.

Skills

Problem solving

Technical communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Aerospace Engineering degree

Tools

CATIA

GD&T

RCCA

Job description

Associate Manufacturing Engineer - Aerospace

Location: Palmdale, CA
Schedule/Shift: Monday-Thursday, 5:00 AM-3:30 PM (4O10 schedule; first shift)
Pay: $31-$33 per hour

Job Summary

The Associate Manufacturing Engineer supports aerospace manufacturing operations through engineering process development, production planning, and continuous improvement initiatives. This entry-level role focuses primarily on computer-based engineering work, including reviewing designs, developing manufacturing procedures, and resolving production-related technical issues. The engineer will collaborate with engineering, production, and management teams to improve manufacturability, productivity, and cost efficiency. Recent graduates and candidates with relevant engineering internship experience are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Review engineering designs and recommend efficient manufacturing methods.
• Participate in tooling design reviews to improve assembly processes and reduce manufacturing costs.
• Develop, document, and maintain manufacturing sequences and production procedures.
• Investigate nonconforming products and recommend corrective actions.
• Support manufacturing engineering activities involving electrical, hydraulic, fuel, fluid, and propulsion systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturability, productivity, and affordability.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and management teams to resolve technical issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and manufacturing process optimization.
• Review technical documentation and communicate engineering recommendations to relevant stakeholders.

Job Requirements

• 0-2 years of relevant engineering experience; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with engineering teams and leadership.
• Proficiency with computers and technical documentation.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Ability to work onsite in Palmdale, CA, during the required first-shift schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace manufacturing or composites experience.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience with CATIA or similar CAD and model-based engineering tools.
• Familiarity with Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) methodologies.
• Relevant aerospace engineering internship experience.

About Equiliem

Equiliem believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive.

Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, Independent Contractor Compliance, and Managed Services.

For almost 30 years, we've helped shape our industry. Today, we continue to research, ask questions, and continuously enhance the candidate journey and client experience.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

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