Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Contract) – Aerospace Lean/DFM

Woodward Inc.; Santa Clarita (CA); Presencial; USD 102.000 - 140.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Woodward Inc. in Santa Clarita is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for a contract role through December 2027 to support the manufacture of aerospace hydromechanical and servo valve systems.

The role is hands-on with a focus on production optimization, machine utilization, and solving complex manufacturing challenges. You will own processes, drive Lean initiatives, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with Operations, Quality, and Engineering teams.

Qualificações

• 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Experience in aerospace/defense manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with DFM, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement.

Responsabilidades

• Own and optimize manufacturing processes across CNC machining, fabrication, and assembly.
• Maximize machine uptime and production output; identify bottlenecks and reduce downtime.
• Lead Lean and continuous improvement initiatives across production.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles to ensure efficient tooling and processes.
• Lead root-cause investigations and critical problem-solving on the production floor.
• Work closely with Operations, Quality, and Engineering to improve manufacturing performance.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior Manufacturing Engineers.

Conhecimentos

CNC machining

Fabrication

Assembly

Lean manufacturing

DFM

Problem solving

Descrição da vaga

Woodward Inc. in Santa Clarita is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for a contract role through December 2027 to support the manufacture of aerospace hydromechanical and servo valve systems.

The role is hands-on with a focus on production optimization, machine utilization, and solving complex manufacturing challenges. You will own processes, drive Lean initiatives, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with Operations, Quality, and Engineering teams.