Manufacturing Engineer

Precision-Metal-Products; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Metal Products in El Cajon, CA is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to lead new product introductions, develop manufacturing processes, tooling, and work instructions, and drive production readiness across forging, machining, and heat-treat operations.

You will coordinate with engineering, quality, and operations, manage projects from RFQ through full-rate production, apply Lean, 5S and continuous improvement to reduce scrap, improve throughput, and ensure on-time delivery in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical/Manufacturing/Aerospace or related).
• 2+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Strong GD&T and blueprint reading skills.
• Experience with SolidWorks or Creo.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing projects from concept through production launch, ensuring milestones and budget adherence.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes for forgings, machining, heat treat, and secondary processing.
• Own NPI activities including planning, tooling, process development, and production readiness.
• Serve as liaison between customers, suppliers, engineering, quality, and operations during development.
• Support feasibility Reviews by evaluating methods, cycle times, materials, tooling and risks.

Skills

GD&T

Blueprints

Project mgmt

Analytics

Communication

Process development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Aerospace or related

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

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Manufacturing Engineer

Full Time El Cajon, CA, US

28 days ago Requisition ID: 2971

Salary Range: $100,000.00 To $110,000.00 Annually

Position Summary

Precision Metal Products (PMP) is a growing aerospace manufacturer specializing in closed-die forgings, precision machining, heat treatment, and complex metal components for commercial, military, and industrial applications. We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to support new product introduction, process development, production readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives throughout our forging and machining operations.

This position plays a critical role in bridging Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Quality to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of aerospace components. The Manufacturing Engineer will lead projects from customer RFQ and product launch through full-rate production, developing manufacturing processes, tooling, work instructions, and improvement initiatives that drive quality, productivity, and on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working both on the production floor and in the engineering office, enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges, and thrives in a fast-paced, highly regulated aerospace environment.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing projects from concept through production launch, ensuring milestone achievement, schedule adherence, and budget compliance.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes for aerospace forgings, machining operations, heat treat, and secondary processing.
• Own new product introduction activities including manufacturing planning, tooling requirements, process development, and production readiness.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison between customers, suppliers, engineering, quality, and operations during product development and qualification activities.
• Support quotation and feasibility reviews by evaluating manufacturing methods, cycle times, material utilization, tooling requirements, and production risks.
• Develop manufacturing routers, process flows, work instructions, setup documentation, and production standards.
• Design and implement tooling, fixtures, gages, mylars, and process aids that improve quality, safety, and productivity.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings, and engineering documentation using SolidWorks and/or Creo.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles, 5S, Standard Work, Root Cause Analysis, TPM, and waste reduction methodologies.
• Analyze manufacturing data and KPIs to identify opportunities to reduce scrap, improve throughput, increase capacity, and lower operating costs.
• Support APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP submissions, FAIRs, and other customer qualification requirements.
• Partner with Quality to investigate nonconformances, implement corrective actions, and improve process capability.
• Work closely with Maintenance and Operations to improve equipment performance, reduce downtime, and support capital improvement projects.
• Participate in production meetings and provide technical leadership for products that are behind schedule or experiencing quality concerns.
• Support safety initiatives by ensuring manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment meet company and regulatory safety requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and training to production personnel regarding manufacturing methods, tooling, and process improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role.
• Strong blueprint reading skills with advanced understanding of GD&T.
• Experience with SolidWorks, Creo, or similar CAD software.
• Knowledge of machining, tooling, fixturing, and manufacturing process development.
• Demonstrated project management and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident required due to ITAR regulations.

Preferred

• Aerospace manufacturing experience.
• Experience with forged components, precision machining, heat treat, or metal forming operations.
• Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and AS9100 requirements.
• Experience supporting First Article Inspections (AS9102).
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, TPM, or Continuous Improvement experience.
• ERP/MRP system experience.
• CNC machining process knowledge and tooling design experience

HBD Industries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.