Manufacturing Engineer

Applied Aerospace; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Aerospace in Stockton, California is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to oversee the fabrication of hardware and tooling in compliance with customer specifications. Ideal candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in engineering, especially in aerospace, manufacturing, or mechanical fields.

This role involves generating critical documentation, managing production schedules, and ensuring compliance with quality standards as part of a dedicated team driving aerospace innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, focus in aerospace, mechanical, or manufacturing.
• 5+ years of experience for General level positions.
• 10+ years of experience for Senior level positions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fabrication of hardware and tooling per specifications.
• Generate Assembly Manufacturing Instruction Documentation.
• Communicate with customers during the manufacturing process.
• Ensure adherence to production schedules.

Skills

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Interpersonal skills

Familiarity with environmental regulations

Experience with composites

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering

5+ years’ experience for General level

10+ years’ experience for Senior level

Job description

About Applied Aerospace

Join the team that builds for the best. At Applied Aerospace, we design, fabricate, and test mission‑critical aerospace components for leading innovators like SpaceX, NASA, Northrop Grumman, and Boeing. Every part we create reflects our relentless commitment to quality, reliability, and performance. Through precision engineering and purpose‑driven innovation, we’re helping take aerospace technology to new heights — and we’re looking for talented individuals who want to be part of that journey.

Overview of Position

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for overseeing the fabrication of hardware and tooling in accordance with customer specifications and quality requirements. The ideal candidate will possess an engineering degree in either aerospace, manufacturing, or mechanical engineering. Applied Aerospace employs mechanical, aerospace, and manufacturing engineers at all levels of experience from entry level to highly qualified.

Essential Job Functions

• Generating Assembly Manufacturing Instruction Documentation (MID) and reviewing with Program Manager and Quality Engineer for approval.
• Working with the Production Coordinators to ensure that production schedules are maintained, materials are available to support the schedules.
• Working with Operations to ensure that production schedules are maintained.
• Identifying to the Program Manager any resource requirements needed to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Direct customer communications as needed including teleconferences, Manufacturing Readiness Reviews (MRR’s), customer visits, etc.
• Support for Bids and Proposals, including labor and material estimates.
• Properly setting up a project in the Manufacturing Computer System. This includes Part Number Maintenance (etc.) and accurate Bills of Materials.
• Generating all project Requests to Purchase (RTP’s) (or review and approve Manufacturing Resources Planning (MRP)-generated Buy Reports). This includes routing RTP’s for approval through Quality, PC, PM, and Purchasing.
• Generating and maintaining “piece-part” routers for simple parts (i.e. clean/prime, machined parts, etc.).
• Follow all safety protocols, guidelines, and regulations.

Skills

• EXPERIENCE
• EDUCATION:
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, with a focus in aerospace, mechanical, or manufacturing.
• Associate level requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• General level requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering plus 5+ years’ experience.
• Senior level requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering plus 10+ years’ experience.
• Excellent technical writing and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations and best practices, including hazardous materials, hazardous waste management, air quality, and water quality.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and vendors.
• Detail‑oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Strong hands‑on experience with composites.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Additional Information

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Employees may be required to perform other job‑related duties as assigned, consistent with business needs and applicable law.

Due to the nature of our work and applicable U.S. export control laws, this position requires International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) eligibility. Only individuals who qualify as a “U.S. person” as defined by ITAR (U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, refugees, or asylees), unless specified otherwise within job description, are eligible for employment.

Applied Aerospace & Defense (“AA&D”) is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to disability, medical condition, or other protected reason may contact the Human Resources Department. Requests will be reviewed in accordance with applicable law.

Where required by law, the applicable pay range and a summary of benefits and other compensation for this position will be provided.