CVD Manufacturing Engineer for High-Performance Ceramics

Castelion; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful equity for all full‑time

4 weeks paid time off

Health, dental & vision coverage

401k plan

Onsite EV charging

Meals & snacks on site

Job summary

Castelion is advancing defense technology from early-stage concepts to real-world production in Torrance, CA. We seek a Manufacturing Engineer to develop, operate, and scale CVD manufacturing systems, assembling and trouble-shooting production equipment for ceramic matrix composites used in high-performance thermal protection.

The role is hands-on on the factory floor, collaborating with materials, design, and production teams to boost reliability, throughput, and manufacturability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Demonstrated hands‑on engineering experience designing, building, testing, or troubleshooting hardware.
• Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, measurement equipment, and basic fabrication equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to diagnose and solve equipment problems.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to work off‑shift hours when required to support testing or production operations.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, assemble, and test modifications to CVD reactor systems and supporting equipment.
• Support daily reactor operations, development testing, and manufacturing activities.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, vacuum, thermal, and process-related equipment issues.
• Perform and coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance activities to maximize equipment uptime.
• Collect and analyze test and production data to drive equipment and process improvements.
• Develop manufacturing work instructions, SOPs, maintenance procedures, and nonconformance documentation.
• Support installation, commissioning, and qualification of new manufacturing equipment.
• Work closely with technicians and engineers to rapidly identify and resolve production issues.
• Execute engineering projects from concept through implementation in a fast-paced development environment.

Skills

Hands-on engineering experience

Hand tools & power tools

Mechanical aptitude

Independent work

Off-shift readiness

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Related field

Tools

CAD design

Mechanical fabrication

Engineering drawings

Vacuum systems

Thermal processing equipment

Furnaces

Reactors

Job description

Castelion is advancing defense technology from early-stage concepts to real-world production in Torrance, CA. We seek a Manufacturing Engineer to develop, operate, and scale CVD manufacturing systems, assembling and trouble-shooting production equipment for ceramic matrix composites used in high-performance thermal protection.

The role is hands-on on the factory floor, collaborating with materials, design, and production teams to boost reliability, throughput, and manufacturability.