Senior Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer - Lean & NPI Leader

Robinson Helicopter Co; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Robinson Helicopter Co in Torrance, CA is seeking an Experienced Manufacturing Engineer to develop and improve rotorcraft manufacturing processes, tooling, and layouts.

You will lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, support NPI efforts, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring adherence to FAA and AS9100 requirements. This full-time role focuses on production excellence and meeting delivery commitments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering discipline.
• 8+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience in aerospace or regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
• Demonstrated experience supporting production operation.
• Strong knowledge of machining and fabrication processes; tooling/fixture design.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement manufacturing processes for rotorcraft structures, assemblies, powertrain components, and aircraft systems.
• Translate drawings, specs and design intent into production-ready manufacturing plans.
• Design and validate production layouts, tooling, fixtures, and workstations.
• Establish standard work, manufacturing instructions and process documentation.
• Provide hands-on engineering support to the factory floor; resolve production issues.
• Serve as the technical authority for manufacturing processes in assigned areas.
• Mentor junior engineers and manufacturing technicians.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze production metrics: throughput, first-pass yield, cycle time, cost of quality.
• Identify opportunities to increase productivity, reduce waste, and improve quality.
• Support introduction of new helicopter models, modifications, and configuration changes.
• Lead manufacturability reviews and DFMA assessments.
• Develop tooling strategies and process qualification plans.
• Ensure processes meet FAA regulations, AS9100 and internal quality procedures.
• Identify root causes and implement corrective actions for production issues.
• Identify, justify and implement advanced manufacturing technologies; automation and digital tools.
• Coordinate with Design Engineering, QA, Production Control, Supply Chain, tooling and maintenance.
• Support production planning and execution to meet aircraft delivery schedules.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root Cause Analysis

Process validation

Machining

Tooling design

CAD

ERP/MES

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Related engineering discipline

Tools

CAD systems

ERP/MES

Job description

Robinson Helicopter Co in Torrance, CA is seeking an Experienced Manufacturing Engineer to develop and improve rotorcraft manufacturing processes, tooling, and layouts.

You will lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, support NPI efforts, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring adherence to FAA and AS9100 requirements. This full-time role focuses on production excellence and meeting delivery commitments.