Manufacturing Engineer

Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc.; Georgia; On-site; USD 99,187 - 133,627; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Chula Vista, CA on a contract basis for 1st shift.

The role focuses on developing, optimizing, and maintaining manufacturing processes, tools, and workflows to ensure products are built safely, efficiently, and in compliance with quality, cost, and delivery targets. Key responsibilities include design for manufacturability, MBOMs, SOPs, tooling procurement, and hands-on shop floor support.

Qualifications

• Lean manufacturing principles and Kaizen events.
• US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Design & producibility: evaluate designs during reviews to resolve producibility issues and define tooling philosophy.
• Process planning: develop Manufacturing Bills of Materials (MBOMs), work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Procurement: issue purchase orders for tooling and necessary manufacturing equipment.
• Production support: provide hands-on shop floor support to troubleshoot assembly and machining issues.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

Problem solving

Tools

CATIA V5

Siemens Teamcenter

SAP

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer, Chula Vista, CA, Contract - 1st Shift

Pay Rate: $84.23/hr | Benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401k | Travel: Domestic | Requirements: US Citizen

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer supports production operations by developing, optimizing, and maintaining manufacturing processes, tools, and workflows. This role ensures products are built efficiently, safely, and in compliance with quality, cost, and delivery targets while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing environment.

Manufacturing Processes Supported

• Manual Assembly: utilizes standard assembly jigs (non‑automated) with typical tolerances of +/- .030.
• Precision Machining: 5‑axis milling and NC turning for aluminum and stainless‑steel components.
• Composites Manufacturing: fabrication of carbon fiber details and honeycomb structure assemblies.

Required Tools & Software

• CAD: CATIA V5
• PLM: Siemens Teamcenter
• ERP: SAP

Continuous Improvement & Quality Standards Methodologies

• Lean Manufacturing principles and Kaizen events
• Standards & Controls: ASME Y14.5-2018 (GD&T), PFMEA, AS9100 quality compliance alongside customer‑specific requirements

Key Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

• Design & Producibility: evaluate designs during reviews to resolve producibility issues and define tooling philosophy.
• Process Planning: develop Manufacturing Bills of Materials (MBOMs), work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Procurement: issue purchase orders for tooling and necessary manufacturing equipment.
• Production Support: provide hands‑on shop floor support to troubleshoot assembly and machining issues.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing Engineer experience, 5+ years in manufacturing engineering preferred.
• US Citizenship required.