Manufacturing Engineer

Allfast Fastening Systems, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Allfast Fastening Systems, Inc. in City of Industry, CA, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to plan and direct R&D activities to introduce new products for manufacture.

You will work with CAD and ERP tools to design for manufacturing, analyze data, and coordinate prototype builds and continuous improvement initiatives on-site. This role requires 2–8 years in manufacturing, a BS in engineering, and the ability to travel as needed; compensation ranges from $72,000 to $120,000 annually, with incentives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Two to eight years of related engineering experience in high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience with research and development responsibilities in manufacturing environments, aerospace preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs research and development to introduce new products for manufacture.
• Conducts analytical studies on engineering proposals to develop product designs.
• Directs and coordinates manufacturing processes for new products and continuous improvement.
• Plans and develops experimental test programs and analyzes test data.
• Uses computer aided engineering/design software to perform tasks and draw conclusions.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Design for Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Solidworks

Bill of Materials (BOM)

ERP

Job description

Salary Range: $72,000.00 To $120,000.00 Annually

Summary

PennAero is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer at our Allfast Fastening Systems location in City of Industry, CA. Allfast Fastening Systems is a leading global manufacturer of solid and blind rivets, blind bolts, temporary fasteners, and installation tools for the aerospace industry. Our fasteners are crucial for the structural integrity of both commercial airliners and military jets. As a key supplier to major aerospace manufacturers, Allfast’s products support the commercial, military, and general aviation platforms in production and in service.

About PennAero

PennAero is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered fasteners and specialized components for critical aerospace, defense, space, and advanced energy applications. We partner with customers to solve their most complex challenges, bringing technical depth and disciplined, agile execution when it matters most. Experience guides our growth—strengthening capabilities and expanding our global platform as markets evolve. To learn more about PennAero's capabilities and commitment to aerospace excellence, visit https://pennaero.com

JOB SUMMARY

Plans and directs research and development activities to introduce new products for manufacture. Conducts analytical studies on engineering proposals to develop design for products. Reviews and directs activities for current products that are subject to revisions. Directs and coordinates manufacturing processes in the industrial plant required for the development of new products and/or execution of continuous improvement.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Competencies

• Plans and formulates aspects of research and development proposals such as objective or purpose of project, applications that can be utilized from findings, cost of project, and equipment required.
• Develops and implements methods for monitoring projects, such as preparation of records of expenditures, research findings, and progress reports to inform management of status of each project.
• Identifies, in conjunction with sales and engineering management, promising areas of fastener products that address unmet needs and have potential market share available.
• Conducts analytical studies on engineering proposals to develop design for products.
• Analyzes research data and proposed product specifications to determine feasibility of product proposal.
• Confers with research and other engineering personnel and prepares design modifications as required.
• Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Prepares or directs preparation of product or system layout and detailed drawings and schematics.
• Directs and coordinates manufacturing or building of prototype product or system.
• Plans and develops experimental test programs.
• Analyzes test data, reports to determine if design meets functional, and performance specifications.
• Evaluates engineering test results for possible application to development of systems or other uses.
• Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering and design tasks.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variable.

This role is required to be on-site 5 days at the City of Industry, CA location.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year College or university in engineering discipline. Two to eight years related engineering experience, including experience with research and development responsibility in a high-volume manufacturing environment with methods and processing exposure. Aerospace Industry experience preferred.

• Experience using Solidworks
• ERP experience creating Bill of Materials
• Proven experience working in a design for manufacturing environment
• Experienced at effective Root Cause Analysis
• Excels in a fast-paced work environment
• Continuous Improvement Experience

Blueprint Reading: Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.

Other Qualifications: Some travel may be required.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Design software; Development software; Manufacturing software; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Compensation

In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the expected pay range for this position is $72,000 - $120,000. Compensation can vary depending on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, competencies, and geographic location. Some roles may qualify for extra incentives like equity, commissions, or other variable performance-related bonuses. Further details will be provided by our recruiting team during the interview process.