MANUFACTURING ENGINEER III (CONFIGURATION MANAGEMEN)

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

Job summary

Marvin Land Systems, part of The Marvin Group near Los Angeles, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with aerospace and Mil-DoD background. You will focus on mechanical/electro-mechanical components, assist production, and advance manufacturability.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years in manufacturing engineering, strong ERP and GD&T knowledge, and ability to read complex drawings. This is an on-site role in the Los Angeles area with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/industrial/aerospace engineering.
• 7–10 years in manufacturing engineering or configuration management.
• Strong ERP experience and reading MIL-STD documents.
• Familiar with GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and QA practices.
• Ability to read mechanical and electro-mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Support production to ensure parts meet specs and docs.
• Provide feedback to improve manufacturability and cost.
• Prepare engineering changes for part quality and production.
• Develop tooling to aid manufacturing processes.
• Ensure documentation aligns with quality systems.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Industrial/Aerospace Engineering background

Tools

ERP System

SAP

Creo/ProE/CATIA

Job description

Date: Aug 28, 2026

Location: Inglewood, CA, US, 90302

Company: Marvin Land Systems

Req ID: 1681

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

• 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 have experience with requirement 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)

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. All applicants must be “U.S. persons” within the meaning of ITAR, as defined: a U.S. Citizen, a lawful permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.

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