Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer - Shape the Future of Aerospace Manufacturing Elevate your career by joining a team where your technical expertise directly impacts product quality, cost efficiency, and next‑generation aerospace manufacturing. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you'll be the technical authority for your assigned projects - driving innovation, optimizing processes, and partnering closely with customers, suppliers, and cross‑functional teams. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment and love seeing your engineering work come to life on real aerospace hardware, this is the opportunity for you. What You'll Do In this role, you'll take ownership of the technical health of multiple aerospace products. You will: * Craft clear, high‑impact work instructions for detail parts, sub‑assemblies, and top assemblies. * Apply operation time standards and build Work Combination Sheets (WCS) that enhance efficiency. * Ensure every part and assembly is manufacturable, cost‑effective, and aligned with program requirements. * Serve as the go-to technical liaison between manufacturing teams and customer engineering. * Partner with suppliers to develop robust processes and resolve issues quickly. * Support New Product Introduction (NPI) - ensuring new parts reach the floor smoothly and successfully. * Continuously evaluate process effectiveness and bring forward data‑driven cost reduction ideas. * Participate in exciting multi-disciplinary cost‑reduction initiatives. * Lead or support Production Support Teams to rapidly solve manufacturing challenges. * Own root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action to eliminate defects. * Validate and document processes across machining, forming, stamping, heat treating, and chemical processes involving titanium, Inconel, aluminum, and stainless steel. * Manage engineering changes and ensure flawless implementation. * Collaborate with tooling design teams to support manufacturing and assembly optimization. * Develop new and improved manufacturing processes using in-house capabilities. * Review production drawings and provide engineering insight and recommendations. * Support quoting efforts with technical input that drives accuracy and competitiveness. What You Bring * Strong foundation in manufacturing engineering and continuous improvement. * Hands-on experience in aerospace manufacturing processes. * Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with cross‑functional teams. * A passion for solving technical problems and improving manufacturing workflows. Qualifications * B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 3+ years in engineering (Aerospace preferred), or * M.S. with 2+ years of aerospace engineering experience. * Experience in fast‑paced manufacturing environments. * Knowledge of sheet metal (welding, forming, NDT), GD&T, and aerospace materials is a plus. Why You'll Love This Role * A stable Monday-Friday schedule with a flexible start time between 6 AM and 8 AM. * A focused work environment - this building supports one key customer and only 30 parts, making the workflow more streamlined and manageable. * A strong and collaborative team of 15 engineers and planners. * Real ownership and visibility while reporting directly to leadership until the new manager is appointed. * Opportunities to travel - including an annual trip to our Mexico facility for part offloading support. * A chance to directly influence quality, cost, and manufacturability across critical aerospace programs. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Burbank, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $90000.00/yr. health, dental, vision, 401K, targeted bonus yearly. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Burbank,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 3, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through: * Hiring diverse talent * Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection * Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes * Ensuring growth opportunities for our people Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at .

Created: 2026-04-02