Manufacturing Engineer - Aerospace & Composites

Actalent; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Health benefits

Bonus potential

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to oversee methods, processes, and operations for new and existing products at our San Diego site. The role focuses on cost-effective manufacturing, tooling recommendations, and liaison activities for product releases.

You will apply GD&T knowledge, write technical reports, and drive cost estimates while coordinating with internal and external customers. A strong background in aerospace/defense manufacturing is preferred.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with AS9100 quality management system.
• Excellent working knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Self-starter with excellent time management skills.
• Ability to establish objectives and specify strategies to achieve them.
• Experience with marketing support, including meetings, presentations, and customer interface.
• Excellent technical writing skills and cost estimating experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide significant expertise in developing engineering solutions to improve the manufacture of Axillon products.
• Improve current production processes using applicable methods and procedures.
• Transfer new products into production with a focus on 'design for manufacturability'.
• Participate in developing and maintaining documentation for processes and designs.
• Understand key business drivers to accomplish tasks effectively.
• Solve problems in straightforward situations by analyzing possible solutions using technical experience and judgment.
• Exercise independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Maintain regular, consistent, and punctual attendance, with a willingness to work variable schedules and additional hours as needed.

Skills

Time management

GD&T

Technical writing

Cost estimating

Decision making

Education

B.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to oversee methods, processes, and operations for new and existing products at our San Diego site. The role focuses on cost-effective manufacturing, tooling recommendations, and liaison activities for product releases.

You will apply GD&T knowledge, write technical reports, and drive cost estimates while coordinating with internal and external customers. A strong background in aerospace/defense manufacturing is preferred.