Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer (Level 2 or 3) San Diego, CA $90,000-$120,000Are you a Manufacturing Engineer with Aerospace or Defense experience looking to work on complex composite structures? Join an established aerospace and defense manufacturing organization known for designing and delivering high performance composite components, assemblies, and tooling across demanding programs from concept through flight hardware.Who you are:3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience (Level 2 or Level 3) in Aerospace or Defense environmentsStrong expertise designing complex composite parts, including bonded and bolted composite/metallic assembliesAdvanced CAD and 3D modeling skills; prior experience with CREO is highly preferredProven ability to perform structural calculations and analysis; FEA experience (FEMAP preferred)BS Degree in Engineering or related field ideally.What you'll do:Design and develop composite/metallic parts, assemblies, layup molds, and complex assembly fixturesSpecify composite manufacturing processes and methods to fabricate flight hardwarePerform structural calculations and FEA during product development to support design decisionsLead and support engineering teams by reviewing work, identifying risks, and driving programs to successful completionWhat does this position pay?Compensation is determined by several factors which may include skillset, experience level, and education. The expected range for this role is $90,000-$120,000 per year. Please note this range is an estimate and actual pay may vary based on qualifications and experience.What's next?Please email your resume to jhanson@ if you're excited to explore this opportunity with our client.We actively support and promote people of various backgrounds, from race, religion, gender to geographical area, university, lifestyle, and personality type. Proven Recruiting is minority-owned, majority women, and is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in the broader community. Apply today!

Created: 2026-05-09