MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

STS Metals; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Metals is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and improve processes across our aerospace-grade titanium, stainless and alloy steel, and nickel product lines. You will collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance to ensure safe, compliant, and on-time manufacturing.

This full-time exempt role requires applying Lean and Six Sigma methods, performing root-cause analysis, and guiding process validation, capability studies, and NCAs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of manufacturing engineering or related experience preferred.
• Experience in aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, implement, and improve manufacturing processes, routings, work instructions, and process parameters.
• Provide hands-on engineering support to production, quality, and maintenance teams.
• Review requirements, drawings, specifications, purchase orders, and customer requirements to determine methods.
• Assist with process validation and manufacturing readiness reviews.
• Identify risks and implement controls before production.
• Lead continuous-improvement initiatives and apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root-cause analysis

FMEA

SPC

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Quality management software

Statistical analysis software

Job description

STS Metals is a unified organization composed of five businesses working together to deliver high-quality titanium, stainless and alloy steel, and nickel products. We proudly serve the aerospace, medical, industrial, and space industries with a commitment to innovation, manufacturing excellence, and superior customer service.The Manufacturing Engineer supports Brown Pacific's manufacturing, quality, and engineering activities by developing, improving, and maintaining processes that promote safe operations, product conformity, quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery. This position works closely with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues, improve manufacturing performance, and ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and quality-system requirements.The Manufacturing Engineer will gain broad exposure to our products, equipment, processes, quality systems, customer requirements, and business operations. As experience and technical knowledge develop, the position will assume increasing ownership of engineering projects, process decisions, customer and audit support, departmental metrics, and continuous-improvement initiatives. This is a full-time exempt position.Manufacturing and Process EngineeringDevelop, document, implement, and improve manufacturing processes, methods, routings, work instructions, and process parameters.Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and recommend improvements related to safety, quality, productivity, cost, capacity, and reliability.Provide hands-on engineering support to production employees, supervisors, quality personnel, and maintenance teams.Review production requirements, drawings, specifications, purchase orders, and customer requirements to determine appropriate manufacturing methods.Support the introduction of new products, materials, equipment, tooling, and processes into production.Assist with process validation, capability studies, first article activities, and manufacturing readiness reviews.Develop and maintain process flow diagrams, manufacturing plans, tooling requirements, and technical documentation.Evaluate equipment and tooling needs and assist with equipment selection, installation, qualification, and implementation.Identify manufacturing risks and recommend appropriate controls before production begins.Quality and Technical SupportWork to ensure manufacturing processes meet AS9100, ISO 9001, NADCAP, customer-specific, and applicable regulatory requirements.Investigate manufacturing defects, process deviations, nonconforming material, scrap, rework, and customer concerns.Lead or participate in root-cause analysis and corrective-action activities using appropriate problem-solving tools.Support the preparation and review of nonconformance reports, corrective-action responses, deviation requests, and technical dispositions.Apply quality and process-control tools such as FMEA, SPC, control plans, capability analysis, and risk assessments.Review material certifications, testing requirements, inspection results, and manufacturing records as needed to verify product conformity.Assist with internal, customer, regulatory, and special-process audits, including preparation, participation, corrective-action follow-up, and closure.Help ensure manufacturing documentation remains accurate, controlled, current, and consistent with actual shop-floor practices.Support product traceability, configuration control, and the proper handling of technical and customer-controlled information.Continuous Improvement and Operational PerformanceLead and participate in continuous-improvement projects focused on reducing scrap, rework, cycle time, downtime, and process variation.Analyze production, quality, and operational data to identify trends, risks, constraints, and improvement opportunities.Recommend and implement practical solutions that improve throughput, workflow, equipment utilization, and on-time delivery.Apply Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other structured improvement methodologies when appropriate.Develop project plans, timelines, performance measures, and implementation strategies for assigned initiatives.Track the effectiveness of implemented changes and make additional adjustments when results do not meet expectations.Support cost-reduction projects while maintaining product quality, safety, and customer requirements.Assist in establishing and monitoring engineering and quality KPIs, department goals, and performance metrics.Cross-Functional and Customer SupportCollaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Planning, Purchasing, Sales, and other departments to address technical and operational needs.Communicate engineering requirements and process changes clearly to employees at all organizational levels.Participate in production meetings, technical reviews, corrective-action meetings, and project-planning discussions.Provide technical guidance and training to production employees, inspectors, supervisors, and other team members.Assist with customer technical questions, specification reviews, process inquiries, corrective actions, and audit requests.Work with suppliers and outside processors to resolve technical issues and improve process or product performance.Develop productive working relationships with internal teams, customers, suppliers, and external auditors.Project and Departmental LeadershipAssume ownership of assigned engineering projects from initial evaluation through implementation, validation, and closeout.Coordinate cross-functional project activities and communicate progress, risks, resource needs, and results to management.Serve as a technical resource for manufacturing and quality personnel and provide guidance within areas of demonstrated expertise.Assist with departmental planning, technical priorities, performance reporting, and improvement initiatives.Lead meetings, investigations, audits, or improvement activities when assigned.Develop a broad working knowledge of our manufacturing operations, quality systems, customer requirements, equipment, and business objectives.Identify opportunities to strengthen department processes, technical capabilities, training, documentation, and organizational knowledge.Demonstrate the judgment, accountability, communication, and leadership needed to take on progressively more complex assignments and responsibilities.Support the training and development of employees by sharing technical knowledge and helping establish consistent manufacturing practices.Compliance and SafetyEnsure assigned engineering activities comply with company policies, customer requirements, applicable specifications, and quality-system procedures.Follow all safety rules and incorporate employee safety, ergonomics, and risk reduction into engineering decisions.Support compliance with environmental, health, safety, export-control, cybersecurity, and controlled-information requirements applicable to the position.Maintain confidentiality of proprietary, customer, employee, and company information.Promptly communicate identified safety, quality, compliance, or operational risks to the appropriate manager.Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related technical field.Three or more years of manufacturing engineering, process engineering, quality engineering, or related experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.Experience within aerospace, defense, metals processing, forging, heat treatment, machining, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment strongly preferred.Working knowledge of manufacturing methods, process development, process controls, technical documentation, and continuous improvement.Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, NADCAP, or comparable regulated quality systems preferred.Experience with root-cause analysis, corrective action, FMEA, SPC, process capability, control plans, and structured problem-solving methods.Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, purchase-order requirements, technical standards, and manufacturing documentation.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret data and translate findings into practical improvements.Ability to manage multiple projects, establish priorities, meet deadlines, and follow assignments through completion.Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information to both technical and nontechnical audiences.Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, accountability, and the ability to work independently with general direction.Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and build credibility with production employees, leadership, customers, and external parties.Demonstrated interest and capability in developing technical leadership, project-management, and broader departmental responsibilities.Experience working directly with aerospace primes or major aerospace suppliers is a plus.Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience working with ERP, quality-management, statistical-analysis, or manufacturing software.Lean, Six Sigma, ASQ, project-management, or related professional certification is a plus.We offer benefits designed to support you at work and at home:Medical: Choice of Kaiser or Anthem, with the company covering a generous portion of the employee contribution on the base plan, plus the option to choose from multiple plan levelsDental & Vision: Company-sponsored coverage, including a base dental plan with buy-up options and vision coverageRetirement: 401(k) with up to a 6% company contributionWellness: Monthly wellness program with opportunities to participate and earn monthly raffle prizesEducation: Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and career developmentTime Off: Paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, vacation, and sick timeStability & Support: Year-round operation, clear expectations, and leadership and HR support