Manufacturing Engineer I

Infosoft Inc.; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Infosoft Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I to support aerospace manufacturing and assembly operations in Palmdale, CA.

The role collaborates with engineering and production teams to evaluate designs, develop efficient manufacturing methods, and resolve issues affecting quality, cost, and throughput. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering with 0–2 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 0–2 years of manufacturing, production, or engineering experience.
• Foundational knowledge of manufacturing processes and assembly methods.
• Ability to evaluate designs for manufacturability.
• Strong problem-solving and cross-functional communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate manufacturing sequences and assembly processes.
• Review designs to improve manufacturability and production efficiency.
• Participate in tooling and fixture design reviews to simplify operations.
• Work with engineering and production to resolve manufacturing concerns.
• Support root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and enhance producibility.

Skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

onsite work

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Aerospace Engineering degree

Tools

CATIA

CAD/MBE tools

Job description

Our client is a large Aerospace Industry Manufacturer.

Our client is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I to support aerospace manufacturing and assembly operations in Palmdale, CA. This position works with engineering and production teams to evaluate designs, develop efficient manufacturing methods, and help resolve issues that affect product quality, cost, and assembly efficiency. The ideal candidate is an Electrical or Aerospace Engineering graduate who enjoys solving technical problems and applying engineering principles in a manufacturing environment.

• Develop and evaluate manufacturing sequences and assembly processes for aerospace components and integrated assemblies.
• Review engineering designs and provide recommendations to improve manufacturability, assembly feasibility, and production efficiency.
• Participate in tooling and fixture design reviews to identify opportunities to simplify assembly operations and reduce production time.
• Work with engineering teams to resolve manufacturing concerns related to electrical, hydraulic, fuel, fluid, and propulsion systems.
• Assist with investigations involving nonconforming products, manufacturing discrepancies, and assembly-related issues.
• Support root cause investigations and recommend corrective actions to improve product quality and process reliability.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing methods, reduce unnecessary production costs, and enhance overall producibility.
• Review engineering documentation and provide manufacturing input to support the development of practical production processes.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, design engineering, and other technical teams to address production challenges.
• Contribute to process improvements that support efficient, repeatable, and cost-effective aerospace manufacturing operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• Entry-level experience; 0–2 years of relevant manufacturing, production, or engineering experience is preferred.
• Foundational understanding of manufacturing processes, assembly methods, and engineering design principles.
• Ability to evaluate engineering designs and identify potential manufacturing or assembly challenges.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate engineering recommendations to cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work onsite in a manufacturing environment in Palmdale, CA.
• Availability to work the designated first-shift schedule, approximately 5:00 AM–3:30 PM, or another assigned schedule as required.
• Ability to use a computer for extended periods and work in a production environment when required, including the use of appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Familiarity with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), CATIA or equivalent CAD/model-based engineering tools, and structured root cause and corrective action methodologies is preferred.
• Exposure to composite materials and aerospace manufacturing processes is a plus.