Manufacturing Process Engineer

Precision Advanced Manufacturing; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Advanced Manufacturing, based in Southern California, seeks a hands-on Process Manufacturing Engineer to define how parts are produced from raw materials through finished products. You will translate customer prints and specifications into manufacturing steps and routings, then expand into robust processes for aerospace/defense components.

The role requires strong blueprint interpretation, GD&T and careful decision making; on-site in Anaheim, CA, working across Sales, Estimating,

Qualifications

• 1–3 years experience manufacturing process planning/engineering in precision machine shop.
• Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge.
• Knowledge of machining processes and raw materials.
• On-site in Anaheim, CA.

Responsibilities

• Own Material Engineering Contract Review / material take-off.
• Define material spec/condition, starting size, quantity and Material Masters in JobBOSS².
• Develop the manufacturing process from customer prints, specifications and Quality requirements.
• Create routers and travelers defining the manufacturing sequence for complex Aerospace and Defense components in a timely, cost-efficient manner.
• Define outside processes (Heat Treat, Plating, Grinding, NDT, etc.) and required quality inspection.
• Determine required machining operations, equipment/ processes, (Mill, Turn, Fab, Deburr, Assy, etc.)
• Work directly with Sales, Estimating, Operations, Quality, Planning, and Purchasing to resolve process issues

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Machining processes

Engineering judgment

Detail-oriented

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Precision Advanced Manufacturing is a Southern California-based manufacturer of complex, high-tolerance components and assemblies. We specialize in CNC machining, fabrication, laser & waterjet cutting, and integrated builds for mission-critical applications.

Role Summary

• Begin by owning Sales Material Engineering: translate customer PO, prints and specifications into material condition, size and quantity required for production.
• Primary role expands into Process Manufacturing Engineering: defining how parts will be manufactured from raw material through finished product.
• Hands-on manufacturing role requiring practical engineering judgment, strong blueprint/spec interpretation and cross functional engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Own Material Engineering Contract Review / material take-off
• Define material spec/condition, starting size, quantity and Material Masters in JobBOSS²
• Develop the manufacturing process from customer prints, specifications and Quality requirements
• Create routers and travelers defining the manufacturing sequence for complex Aerospace and Defense components in a timely, cost-efficient manner
• Define outside processes (Heat Treat, Plating, Grinding, NDT, etc.) and required quality inspection
• Determine required machining operations, equipment/ processes, (Mill, Turn, Fab, Deburr, Assy, etc.)
• Work directly with Sales, Estimating, Operations, Quality, Planning, and Purchasing to resolve process issues

Requirements & Qualifications

Required

• 1-3 Yrs experience manufacturing process planning / engineering in precision machine shop environment
• Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent experience
• Strong blueprint reading, GD&T, knowledge of machining processes and raw materials
• Practical, detail-oriented engineering decision making
• On-site in Anaheim, CA

Preferred

• Aerospace / Defense and CNC machining experience