Manufacturing Engineer I - DFM/RCCA, 4/10 Shift

Chipton-Ross, Inc.; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Chipton-Ross, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I for a contract opportunity in Palmdale, CA. The role supports the Manufacturing Engineering Team on-site, collaborating across disciplines to ensure manufacturability and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in electrical or aerospace engineering with 0–2 years of experience, and can work the 5am–3:30pm shift or other schedules. The position emphasizes teamwork, problem-solving, and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or aerospace engineering is required.
• 0–2 years of direct engineering experience.
• Ability to interface with leadership, clients, and vendors.
• On-site work in Palmdale, CA with a 4/10 workweek and early shift options.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to Engineering regarding manufacturable design concepts.
• Participate in tool design reviews to reduce build times and costs.
• Define sequence of operations for product builds and pursue producibility improvements.
• Liaise with Engineering to influence low production costs for assemblies across electrical, hydraulics, fuels, fluids and propulsion systems.

Skills

Communication with leadership

Shift flexibility

Teamwork

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CATIA

CAD tools

GD&T

Job description

Chipton-Ross, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I for a contract opportunity in Palmdale, CA. The role supports the Manufacturing Engineering Team on-site, collaborating across disciplines to ensure manufacturability and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in electrical or aerospace engineering with 0–2 years of experience, and can work the 5am–3:30pm shift or other schedules. The position emphasizes teamwork, problem-solving, and adherence to safety standards.