Supplier Manufacturing Engineer - Tooling

Equiliem; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Matching 401(k)

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts & Rewards

Payroll Payment Options

Job summary

Equiliem is seeking a Supplier Manufacturing Engineer - Tooling to oversee tooling fabrication with external suppliers and cross-functional teams. The role focuses on ensuring engineering specs and quality standards are met, with GD&T and 3D CAD proficiency supporting accurate documentation and effective problem solving.

You will collaborate with engineering, procurement, program management, and supplier quality, developing statements of work and monitoring performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience with 3D CAD software.
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills.
• U.S. citizen required.
• Ability to work 100% onsite in El Segundo, CA.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supplier tooling fabrication activities to ensure compliance with engineering specifications and quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, program management, and supplier quality teams.
• Develop supplier statements of work and monitor supplier performance.
• Review supplier deviations, waivers, and nonconformance reports.
• Conduct root cause investigations and support corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate source inspections and verify manufacturing documentation, including CoCs.
• Review tooling documentation and End Item Data Packages.
• Support supplier assessments, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate technical requirements and manufacturing concerns to suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor supplier manufacturing quality and support resolution of production issues.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Technical documentation

Communication skills

Onsite work ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

Tools

3D CAD software

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Supplier Manufacturing Engineer - Tooling

Location: El Segundo, CA
Schedule/Shift: Full-time, 9/80 schedule (80 hours over two weeks; 100% onsite).
Pay: $33-$35 per hour

Job Summary

The Supplier Manufacturing Engineer - Tooling supports supplier operations and tooling fabrication by ensuring manufacturing activities meet engineering specifications and quality requirements. This role works directly with external suppliers and internal engineering, procurement, program management, and supplier quality teams to monitor performance, resolve manufacturing issues, and maintain compliance. The ideal candidate has a foundation in manufacturing engineering, GD&T, 3D CAD, and technical documentation, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee supplier tooling fabrication activities to ensure compliance with engineering specifications and quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, program management, and supplier quality teams.
• Develop supplier statements of work and monitor supplier performance.
• Review supplier deviations, waivers, and nonconformance reports.
• Conduct root cause investigations and support corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate source inspections and verify manufacturing documentation, including Certificates of Conformance (CoCs).
• Review tooling documentation and End Item Data Packages.
• Support supplier assessments, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate technical requirements and manufacturing concerns to suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor supplier manufacturing quality and support resolution of production issues.

Job Requirements

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience using 3D CAD software.
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Ability to work 100% onsite in El Segundo, CA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in an engineering discipline.
• Experience with aerospace tooling or composite materials.
• Experience working directly with suppliers or managing supplier operations.
• Supplier quality assessment or auditing experience.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Lean Manufacturing experience or certification.
• Experience with manufacturing quality and engineering documentation.

About Equiliem

Equiliem believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive.

Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, Independent Contractor Compliance, and Managed Services.

For almost 30 years, we've helped shape our industry. Today, we continue to research, ask questions, and continuously enhance the candidate journey and client experience.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

EEO Employer

Equiliem is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equiliem will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or [phone].