Machine Shop Production Engineer (Level III, Senior, Staff)

True Anomaly; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

HRA/HSA options

401K

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

True Anomaly seeks hands-on engineering leaders to own production strategy for machined components from receipt to final inspection. You will drive manufacturability with design teams and scale to high-rate production, balancing quality, cost, and schedule in a hybrid Long Beach, CA environment.

Ideal candidates have aerospace or defense experience, strong CNC and GD&T skills, and a track record of leading cross-functional teams to optimize processes and equipment qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace engineering or related field.
• Experience in machine shop operations for high-reliability systems.
• Hands-on CNC programming with major CAM software.

Responsibilities

• Lead machine shop operations to achieve throughput and cost objectives.
• Create detailed manufacturing plans and work instructions for machining and inspection.
• Lead equipment selection, installation, qualification, and maintenance.
• Drive continuous improvement with metrics, root-cause analysis, and documentation.

Skills

CNC programming (Mastercam/NX/Esprit|F

GD&T

Manufacturing leadership

Process optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

Mastercam

NX

Fusion 360

Job description

Long Beach, CA

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.

OUR MISSION

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.

OUR VALUES

• Be the offset.We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.
• What would it take?We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.
• It’s the people.Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.

YOUR MISSION

We are revolutionizing spacecraft systems and are searching for candidates passionate about hands-on engineering and advancing new technologies in space. As a Machine Shop Production Engineer, you will own the production engineering strategy and execution from machined components from receipt of raw material through final inspection. You will lead machine shop operations, documentation, capacity planning, process optimization and partner with design engineering to drive manufacturability from concept through high-rate production.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead machine shop operations to achieve throughput and cost objectives
• Create detailed manufacturing plans and work instructions to define sequence, details, and requirements for machining, inspection, heat treatment, coating, and outside processing.
• Lead equipment selection, installation, qualification, and maintenance activities
• Drive continuous improvement through process optimization, management of metrics, root cause and corrective actions, creation of standards and documentation, the management of in-process inventory and consumables.
• Collaborate with machinists to align on machine selection, tooling requirements, work holding, and process strategy.
• Lead new-product introduction, participate in first-time builds, coordinate first-article inspections and support process qualifications.
• Drive technical reviews with design engineering to ensure the design is optimized for machining
• Develop trades and solutions for tooling, fixtures, automation, and equipment
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to machine shop personnel and engineers
• Drive engagement with Supply Chain to ensure materials are available
• Directly support production on the floor to ensure non-conformances are addressed

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace engineering or related field.
• Experience in machine shop operations for aerospace, defense, or high-reliability systems commensurate with the level of responsibility.
• Extensive hands-on experience with CNC programming (Mastercam, NX, Esprit Edge, Fusion360 or similar CAM software)
• Strong understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience in selecting and commissioning equipment to enable production
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with demonstrated ability to influence design decisions, drive cross-functional alignment, and present technical information to diverse audiences.
• Experience working to AS9100 process and standards.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Hands-on experience with CNC machining, inspection methods, mechanical assemblies, and manual fabrication methods (cutting, drilling, shaping)
• Experience supporting new product launches or production ramp-up
• Understanding of surface treatments and finishing processes
• Experience with manufacturing simulation and digital twin technologies
• Familiarity of automation, robotics, and lights-out manufacturing
• Familiarity with CNC controls (Fanuc, Haas, Mazak, etc.)
• Expert-level understanding of AS9100, PFMEA development, control plans.
• Experience with PLM, ERP, MES, configuration and data management systems
• Experience building and producing classified hardware in SCIF’s or SAP facilities

COMPENSATION

• Senior Machine Shop Production Engineer: $140,000-$195,000
• Staff Machine Shop Production Engineer: $160,000-$215,000

Equity + Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• HRA/HSA options
• PTO and paid holidays
• 401K
• Parental Leave

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location—Successful candidates will be located near Long Beach, CA. While we observe a hybrid work environment, some work must be done on site.
• Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.