Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer

Precision Advanced Manufacturing; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

PRECISION Advanced Manufacturing is seeking a seasoned Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer to lead process development for complex aerospace and defense components. This hands-on role requires deep knowledge of precision manufacturing from raw material to finished product, and ownership of processes end-to-end.

You will guide cross-functional teams across Sales, Purchasing, Scheduling, Operations, QA, Finance and Leadership to ensure jobs are engineered and ready for production, while driving

Qualifications

• 7+ years of manufacturing/ process engineering experience in precision component manufacturing.
• Deep hands-on knowledge of CNC milling, turning, tooling and work holding, plus metallurgy and special processes (NDT, coatings, heat treating).
• Proven ability to develop complete manufacturing processes from customer drawings and specifications.
• Strong blueprint reading, GD&T, materials, and machining knowledge.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and ability to develop processes and standards.
• Engineering degree or equivalent practical manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Own process planning for complex aerospace and defense components, translating drawings and requirements into manufacturing plans.
• Define machining operations, equipment, tooling, work holding, outside processing, and inspection requirements.
• Develop routers and travelers in JobBOSS² and evaluate manufacturability and cost impact.
• Ensure jobs are fully engineered and ready before timely release to production; resolve manufacturing challenges with cross-functional teams.
• Support first-article production and NPI; address process issues and manufacturing changes throughout production.
• Establish material specifications, conditions, starting sizes, quantities and Material Masters in JobBOSS².
• Lead and mentor engineers and planners; build manufacturing process engineering capability.

Skills

CNC milling

CNC turning

tooling

work holding

metallurgy

NDT

Coatings

Heat Treating

blueprint reading

GD&T

engineering standards

leadership

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent practical manufacturing experience

Tools

JobBOSS²

Job description

PRECISION Advanced Manufacturing is a Southern California manufacturer of complex, tight-tolerance components and assemblies. Our capabilities include CNC machining, fabrication, laser and waterjet cutting, and integrated builds for mission-critical applications.

Role Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer to lead manufacturing process development and help build our engineering capabilities as we grow.

This is a hands-on role requiring deep knowledge of precision component manufacturing, from raw material through finished product.

The right candidate will develop manufacturing processes, establish engineering standards, and work cross functionally with Sales, Purchasing, Scheduling, Operations, Quality Assurance, Finance and Leadership to ensure jobs are properly planned and ready for production.

We need a builder- someone who understands how complex parts are manufactured, can teach others, and takes ownership of the process from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manufacturing Process Development

• Own process planning for complex aerospace and defense components.
• Translate customer drawings, specifications, and quality requirements into complete manufacturing plans.
• Define machining operations, equipment, tooling, work holding, outside processing, and inspection requirements.
• Develop accurate routers and travelers in JobBOSS².
• Evaluate manufacturability, process efficiency, and cost impact.

2. Manufacturing Readiness & Execution

• Ensure jobs are fully engineered and ready before timely release to production.
• Work directly with CNC Programming, Operations, Quality, and Scheduling to resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Support first-article production and new product introduction (NPI).
• Address process issues, routing errors, and manufacturing changes throughout production.
• Own technical material review and material definitions.
• Define material specifications, conditions, starting sizes, and quantities.
• Establish accurate Material Masters within JobBOSS².
• Support Sales, Estimating, and Purchasing with material and manufacturing requirements.

4. Engineering Leadership & Process Improvement

• Help build and lead the manufacturing process engineering function.
• Establish standard practices for process planning, routings, and engineering release.
• Provide technical direction, coaching and mentorship to less-experienced engineers and planners.
• Improve engineering throughput, accuracy, and coordination with Operations.
• Identify and implement improvements in manufacturing methods and processes.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of manufacturing/ process engineering experience in precision component manufacturing.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of CNC milling, turning, tooling, and work holding, along with metallurgy and special processes, (NDT, Coatings, Heat Treating).
• Proven ability to develop complete manufacturing processes from customer drawings and specifications.
• Strong blueprint reading, GD&T, materials, and machining knowledge.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and ability to develop manufacturing processes and standards.
• Engineering degree or equivalent practical manufacturing experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace, Space, or Defense manufacturing experience.
• AS9100 manufacturing environment.
• JobBOSS² or similar ERP/MRP experience.
• CNC programming or machining background.

What Success Looks Like

• Complete, accurate manufacturing plans before jobs reach the shop floor.
• Improved engineering throughput and limit production delays caused by process issues.
• Standardized routings, material definitions, and manufacturing methods.
• A stronger engineering and planning team with clear ownership and accountability.
• A manufacturing engineering department capable of supporting rapid growth.