Manufacturing Engineer: Lean Improvements & On‑Floor Support

Avantus Aerospace, Inc.; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantus Aerospace, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to provide hands-on engineering support on the production floor, collaborating with supervision, QA, and engineering to keep processes efficient, safe, and within cost targets.

The role focuses on Lean manufacturing, process improvements, time studies, and implementing tools, fixtures, and jigs to reduce cycle times and waste while maintaining quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Identify, implement, and validate cost reductions and productivity improvements.
• Provide daily engineering support to production personnel to ensure efficient processes.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes to increase productivity and reduce waste.
• Design, develop, and implement tools, fixtures, and jigs for operations.
• Review drawings and work instructions to ensure proper methods are followed.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Avantus Aerospace, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to provide hands-on engineering support on the production floor, collaborating with supervision, QA, and engineering to keep processes efficient, safe, and within cost targets.

The role focuses on Lean manufacturing, process improvements, time studies, and implementing tools, fixtures, and jigs to reduce cycle times and waste while maintaining quality.