Manufacturing Engineer - Aerospace & Defense NPI Leader

Energy Jobline ZR; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for an aerospace/defense manufacturing environment. You will lead process development, support NPI through full-rate production, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Production, and Supply Chain to optimize operations.

The role emphasizes hands-on shop floor support, root-cause analysis, and implementing continuous improvement via Lean, Kaizen, PFMEA, 3P, and TPM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 2+ years of manufacturing engineering experience within aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting manufacturing process development, product launches, and production improvement initiatives.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to plan, coordinate, and execute manufacturing projects.
• Experience performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, including 3D modeling, engineering drawings, and GD&T.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing process development and support production from new product introduction through full-rate manufacturing.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, routings, process specifications, tooling documentation, and manufacturing plans.
• Investigate manufacturing issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Production, and Supply Chain teams to ensure new products are manufacturable and production-ready.
• Serve as the technical liaison for manufacturing process development, validation, implementation, and customer support.
• Develop manufacturing cell layouts, tooling concepts, and equipment plans to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen events, standard work development, process optimization, and waste reduction.
• Support PFMEA, Process Hazard Assessments (PHA), Production Preparation Process (3P), and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities.
• Identify and manage capital equipment improvement projects, including automation and manufacturing equipment upgrades.
• Track manufacturing project milestones and support successful execution of production programs.
• Provide daily manufacturing floor support while partnering with operators, supervisors, and quality personnel to resolve production challenges.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Structured problem solving

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for an aerospace/defense manufacturing environment. You will lead process development, support NPI through full-rate production, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Production, and Supply Chain to optimize operations.

The role emphasizes hands-on shop floor support, root-cause analysis, and implementing continuous improvement via Lean, Kaizen, PFMEA, 3P, and TPM.