Head of Precision Cleaning & Process Engineering

Impulse Space; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking a Lead Process and Precision Cleaning Engineer to build and lead a scalable cleaning operation, developing precision cleaning processes, FOD mitigation, standards, equipment, staffing, training, and department infrastructure.

The role partners with Manufacturing, Quality, and Design to ensure parts meet design intent, while driving safety, quality, and continuous improvement across the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or related field.
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in precision cleaning, contamination control, or related manufacturing processes.
• Hands-on experience developing, implementing, and maintaining precision cleaning processes for aerospace materials, components, and hardware.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the Precision Cleaning team.
• Establish standardized cleaning processes, work instructions, and SOPs.
• Generate high-quality technical documentation such as engineering test plans, work instructions, equipment specifications, and qualification reports.
• Work directly with precision cleaning technicians and engineers to create and maintain training programs, competency matrices, and certification requirements.
• Identify and implement precision cleaning equipment, tooling, chemicals, fixtures, and infrastructure needed to scale the department.
• Collaborate with internal customers (Manufacturing, Quality, & Design) to ensure hardware is processed per design intent.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives within the precision cleaning operation.
• Collaborate with EHS to ensure and adhere to job safety principles.
• Create a long-term roadmap for the Precision Cleaning Department, including personnel, equipment, facility, and process capability.

Skills

Leadership

Precision cleaning

Data analysis

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or related field

Tools

GMP knowledge

Cleaning validation

Job description

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking a Lead Process and Precision Cleaning Engineer to build and lead a scalable cleaning operation, developing precision cleaning processes, FOD mitigation, standards, equipment, staffing, training, and department infrastructure.

The role partners with Manufacturing, Quality, and Design to ensure parts meet design intent, while driving safety, quality, and continuous improvement across the department.