MANUFACTURING ENGINEER III (CONFIGURATION MANAGEMEN)

Marvin Engineering Company; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Marvin Land Systems, a leading defense contractor in Southern California, seeks a seasoned Manufacturing Engineer III focused on configuration management and MIL-STD compliance. You will design tooling, develop manufacturing plans, and coordinate with engineering and production to optimize cost and schedule.

The role emphasizes GD&T, ERP systems, and lean processes within a 100% onsite environment near Los Angeles. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing or Aerospace Engineering.
• 7-10 years of Manufacturing Engineering/configuration management experience.
• Strong ERP system experience.
• Experience with MIL-STD documents, reading and interpretation of GD&T and ASME Y14.5.
• Knowledge of manufacturing techniques and processes including casting, machining, sheet metal fabrication, metal finishing, assembly, PCBA, and wiring harnesses.

Responsibilities

• Break down Mil-DoD and customer engineering requirements into manufacturing planning, BOMs, design tooling/fixtures.
• Liaise with manufacturing personnel to improve processes and troubleshoot issues.
• Develop tooling to aid production and ensure standardization and compliance with specs.
• Prepare and maintain manufacturing documentation and change notices.
• Interact with cross-functional teams including engineering, quality, and suppliers.

Skills

Manufacturing Eng

Configuration Mgmt

ERP Systems

GD&T ASME Y14.5

Lean Manufacturing

Reading Drawings

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing/Aerospace Eng

Job description

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MANUFACTURING ENGINEER III (CONFIGURATION MANAGEMEN)

Date: Aug 28, 2026

Location: Inglewood, CA, US, 90302

Company: Marvin Land Systems

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Range: $100,000 - $140,000

Salary is based on experience, skills, and education

This position is 100% onsite

The Marvin Group is a Strategic Partner for Global Alternate Mission Equipment and Sustainment
The Marvin Group, a leading defense contractor, plays a crucial role in the development and manufacturing of various systems for military aerospace and vehicles. Based in Southern California near the Los Angeles International Airport, The Marvin Group consists of Marvin Engineering (MEC), Marvin Test Solutions (MTS) and Marvin Land Systems (MLS). Marvin Engineering designs and produces military Alternate Mission Equipment. Marvin Test Solutions designs and manufactures armament Test Equipment. Marvin Land Systems specializes in the design and build of power and thermal management systems. For over 60 years we have maintained “A Tradition of Excellence”, serving as a trusted source for our unwavering commitment to supporting all branches of the Department of Defense and our global allies. Our collaboration extends across a diverse array of programs and platforms, including major military prime contractors such as Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon.

SCOPE:

This position requires a background in Mil-DoD and aerospace manufacturing with a major emphasis on mechanical and electro-mechanical components and assemblies. The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing / machining of large metallic components, electromechanical components and some casting, machining and metal finishing experience is desired.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position entails breaking down Mil-DoD and customer engineering requirements per drawing to create manufacturing planning, bills of material (BOM), design tooling/fixtures, liaison with manufacturing personnel to improve processes, troubleshoot assembly, machining and test problems, and reduce the time and cost to manufacture products with the implementation of time saving measures while ensuring the quality, integrity and certification properties of products manufactured is maintained or improved. Must be flexible and be able to work in a fast-paced environment in groups or individually. Ideal candidate should also preferably possess commensurate design experience of mechanical components and assemblies to handle the requirements of this role when needed.

• Support Production to ensure products are built to specifications and engineering documents
• Provide feedback to improve product design for ease of manufacturing, optimization of cost, and time to manufacture product
• Prepare engineering changes as required to support manufacturing and quality of parts produced
• Identify and if necessary, design and deploy tooling to aid in production processes
• Ensure standardization and compliance to engineering, customer and company specification for processes employed in production
• Work directly with the company/customer representative to determine needs in product repairs, complaints analysis and user interface Provide assembler/operator training and contribute to the development of support materials as required
• Reviews and approves assigned controlled documents (e.g., work instructions, quality specifications, engineering specifications, procedures, and validations protocols)
• Ensures that product documentation is in accordance with Quality System requirements
• Support MRB activities
• Support development and changes of all manufacturing documentation including Bill of Materials, drawings, technical specifications, route sheets, work instructions, test procedures, and all other as applicable
• Interact with cross functional team including manufacturing, engineering, materials, quality and vendors as required
• Provide design engineering support to mechanical engineers or product design activities as necessary including components & sub-assemblies design, drafting and tolerancing, product cost analysis, etc. as required

SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing or Aerospace Engineering
• 7-10 years of Manufacturing Engineering/configuration management experience
• Must have strong ERP System experience
• Must have experience with MIL-STD documents, reading and interpretation of GD&T and ASME Y14.5, Mil-Std-973
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience in creation of Manufacturing Planning for product realization
• Knowledge of manufacturing techniques and use of machinery including casting, machining, sheet metal fabrication, metal finishing, assembly, PCBA, and wire harnesses
• High level knowledge of materials and metals processing, including Heat Treatment and Coatings for aerospace requirements
• Knowledge of basic measurement and inspection processes as well as first artile inspections (FAI)
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical and electromechanical systems drawings
• Experience in interfacing with supply chain
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and practices
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft products is essential
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
• Highly detail-oriented and meticulous
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement
• High degree of professionalism and integrity
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hands on knowledge or experience with HVAC and diesel engine systems is a plus
• ERP System - specifically SAP is a plus
• High level understanding of demand and supply planning/MRP systems (APICS format) is highly prefrerred
• CAD/solid modeling experience in Creo/ProE or CATIA is a plus
• High level mechanical components, assemblies or system level design experience is a plus
• Hands on experience of manufacturing readiness activities is a plus
• Experience with root cause analysis (RCCA), corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) is a plus
• Knowledge or experience with HVAC and disel engine systems is a plus

SALARY RANGE:

$100,000 - $140,000 (based on skills, education, and experience)

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