Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Aerospace Process Innovator

Trio Manufacturing, Inc.; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Trio Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead challenging aerospace fabrication and assembly on the Carson, CA shop floor. You will mentor machinists, solve complex manufacturing issues, and push continuous improvements across processes and products.

You will own projects end-to-end, collaborate with design, quality, and production teams, and ensure safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in the aerospace industry.
• Proven ability to develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting skills and willingness to work directly on the shop floor.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with aerospace standards such as AS9100 and NADCAP.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software and CNC programming.
• Knowledge of machining, welding, fabrication, and assembly processes in aerospace manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering mentorship for machinists to reach production goals.
• Support product design and process improvements to drive enhancements.
• Provide technical leadership and hands-on support to resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Take full ownership of manufacturing projects from concept to production.
• Ensure projects meet deadlines, quality standards, and time requirements.
• Act as primary contact for project-related issues across management and teams.
• Lead development of work instructions, process documentation, and training materials.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance on root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Engage daily in production to identify improvements and implement solutions.
• Coordinate with production, machining, maintenance, quality, and design teams for timely delivery.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

GD&T

CAD/CAM software

CNC programming

Tools

CNC programming

CAD/CAM software

Job description

Trio Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead challenging aerospace fabrication and assembly on the Carson, CA shop floor. You will mentor machinists, solve complex manufacturing issues, and push continuous improvements across processes and products.

You will own projects end-to-end, collaborate with design, quality, and production teams, and ensure safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing operations.