Manufacturing Engineering LL.US

Job Description

Job Description

Apply for tomorrow's opportunity today with VOLT!

Volt is immediately hiring a Manufacturing Engineer for a leading aerospace and defense manufacturer in San Diego, CA - Chula Vista. 

As a Manufacturing Engineer you will:

Job Description

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and maintain manufacturing processes, procedures, and workflows to support production operations.
• Provide day-to-day engineering support to manufacturing teams to ensure efficient, safe, and quality-driven production.
• Analyze manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce costs, and eliminate waste.
• Design, develop, and implement manufacturing tooling, fixtures, and equipment improvements.
• Create and maintain work instructions, process documentation, manufacturing routings, and standard operating procedures.
• Support new product introductions and production readiness activities by developing manufacturing plans and processes.
• Collaborate with production, quality, supply chain, and engineering teams to resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Investigate manufacturing issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor production performance and recommend process improvements to meet quality, cost, and delivery objectives.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support process validation, capacity planning, and line balancing activities.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to ensure manufacturability and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality requirements, and operational procedures.
• Assist with implementation of best practices to improve overall manufacturing efficiency and performance.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

This is a full-time opportunity. 5 days a week. 8+ hours per day.

The ideal candidate will have:Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience supporting manufacturing and production operations.
• Experience developing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing principles, production workflows, and process optimization.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar quality management systems.
• Experience supporting assembly, machining, fabrication, or complex manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC), PFMEA, and process validation activities.
• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday | 1st Shift

Pay Rate:

$65.00 - $75.00 per hour

Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

Benefits:

Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick Time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email View email address on ziprecruiter.com or call View phone number on ziprecruiter.com . Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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