Composite Manufacturing Engineer – Sign-On Bonus

PCX Aerostructures, LLC; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Aerospace and Defense in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - Composites to lead the development and maintenance of composite production processes and work instructions. The role focuses on delivering safe, high-quality parts for space and defense programs.

You will drive process improvements, partner with production, quality, and engineering teams, and implement lean manufacturing practices to meet schedule and cost goals. U.S. work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Strong background in aerospace composite manufacturing.
• Root-cause analysis and corrective action experience.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, and SPC.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset and passion for engineering challenge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain advanced work instructions for composite production
• Drive Safety, Cost, Quality, and Delivery performance with hands-on technical support
• Support quoting activities with Purchasing and Business Development
• Establish standard hours and process capability requirements
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective action implementation
• Implement SPC on key composite processes
• Translate engineering blueprints into clear, executable manufacturing instructions
• Train operators and mentor engineers
• Launch new processes for new product introduction
• Drive productivity improvements and cost-saving initiatives
• Assess and coordinate component repairs
• Champion safety and quality every step of the way

Skills

Aerospace composites

Process improvement

Root-cause analysis

Lean Six Sigma

SPC

Communication

Job description

Applied Aerospace and Defense in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - Composites to lead the development and maintenance of composite production processes and work instructions. The role focuses on delivering safe, high-quality parts for space and defense programs.

You will drive process improvements, partner with production, quality, and engineering teams, and implement lean manufacturing practices to meet schedule and cost goals. U.S. work authorization is required.