Propulsion Manufacturing Lead Engineer

CSG Talent; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary

Performance incentives

Long-term equity participation

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement programs

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

CSG Talent’s client in San Francisco seeks a Senior Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer to ensure propulsion hardware is manufactured safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

The role combines hands-on engineering with strategic leadership, collaborating across engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations to transition products from development into repeatable production. Strong technical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• Significant experience in manufacturing engineering, propulsion systems, aerospace, precision fabrication, or another highly regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing process development and production system implementation.
• Proficiency with CAD systems and engineering drawing creation/review.
• Experience supporting products from design through manufacturing and production deployment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage technically complex projects with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Hands-on approach to engineering problem solving and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing activities for propulsion-related components, assemblies, and integrated subsystems.
• Develop and optimize production processes for precision mechanical and fluid-system hardware.
• Create build strategies that support product quality, throughput, cost, and schedule objectives.
• Design, specify, and implement production tooling, fixtures, test equipment, and work-holding solutions.
• Partner with design engineering teams to improve manufacturability, assembly efficiency, and product reliability.
• Drive root cause investigations and corrective actions related to manufacturing and quality issues.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process specifications, and inspection requirements.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) efforts and production readiness reviews.
• Manage qualification and validation activities for manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve technical and production challenges.
• Identify opportunities for automation, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support facility and infrastructure development required to expand manufacturing capabilities.
• Help recruit, mentor, and develop engineering and technical talent.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

CAD systems

Engineering drawing review

Hands-on problem solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Related technical discipline

Tools

CAD

Engineering drawing creation/review

Job description

CSG Talent’s client in San Francisco seeks a Senior Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer to ensure propulsion hardware is manufactured safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

The role combines hands-on engineering with strategic leadership, collaborating across engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations to transition products from development into repeatable production. Strong technical and communication skills are essential.