Manufacturing Engineer (process development)

SoloPoint Solutions, Inc.; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SoloPoint Solutions, Inc. seeks an experienced process engineer to lead machining and processing plans for complex metallic components in aerospace projects. You will act as the process authority for multiple programs and help troubleshoot production challenges with a deep metallurgical and post-processing perspective.

You will collaborate with CNC programmers, machinists, and quality teams to optimize yield, quality, and manufacturability across the manufacturing floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering preferred but not required with demonstrated technical capability.
• 10+ years of experience developing machining and processing plans for complex metallic parts.
• Extensive aerospace manufacturing experience with hands-on machining of hardened metals including tough steels and titanium.
• Deep understanding of post-machining processes such as heat treating, plating, and surface treatments affecting material properties.
• Mastery of machining methods including CNC machining techniques, tooling strategies, and machine selection.
• Experience with manufacturing process troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
• Knowledge of metallurgy, process optimization, and Quality Control standards.
• Strong ability to read, interpret, and critique detailed technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own machining and processing plans for complex high-difficulty metallic components.
• Serve as the primary process engineering authority for assigned parts and manufacturing programs.
• Support new product introductions from a manufacturing process perspective and troubleshoot production challenges.
• Apply deep metallurgy and process expertise to improve product quality, yield, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate closely with CNC programmers, machinists, quality, and production teams to ensure process efficiency and integrity.

Skills

Machining planning

Aerospace manufacturing

Heat treating & post-processing

Metallurgy

Quality standards

Root-cause analysis

Drawing interpretation

Machine selection & tooling

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

CNC machines

Job description

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering preferred but not required with demonstrated technical capability 10+ years of experience developing machining and processing plans for complex metallic parts Extensive aerospace manufacturing experience with hands-on machining of hardened metals including tough steels and titanium Deep understanding of post-machining processes such as heat treating, plating, and surface treatments affecting material properties Mastery of machining methods including CNC machining techniques, tooling strategies, and machine selection Experience with manufacturing process troubleshooting and root-cause analysis Knowledge of metallurgy, process optimization, and Quality Control standards Strong ability to read, interpret, and critique detailed technical drawings and specifications

Responsibilities

Develop and own machining and processing plans for complex high-difficulty metallic components Serve as the primary process engineering authority for assigned parts and manufacturing programs Support new product introductions from a manufacturing process perspective and troubleshoot production challenges Apply deep metallurgy and process expertise to improve product quality, yield, and manufacturability Collaborate closely with CNC programmers, machinists, quality, and production teams to ensure process efficiency and integrity