Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Oxnard, CA Industry: Aerospace Employment Type: Direct Hire Salary: $125,000 DOE

Position Overview

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is partnering with an established aerospace company in Oxnard, CA, to identify an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer with 5–8 years of manufacturing engineering experience. This role will lead manufacturing process development and improvement initiatives, optimize production workflows, and ensure efficient, cost-effective manufacturing while maintaining product quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, experience in aerospace manufacturing, and proficiency in SolidWorks and Enovia SmarTeam.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and optimize manufacturing methods, processes, and production work cells.
• Create, maintain, and improve manufacturing process documentation.
• Analyze workforce utilization, facility layouts, equipment requirements, and production workflows to maximize efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering, planning, and design teams to ensure product designs and tooling support efficient manufacturing.
• Work with vendors to evaluate equipment, materials, and components against technical specifications and quality standards.
• Develop production time estimates, staffing requirements, and cost projections to support operational planning.
• Partner with manufacturing leadership and engineering teams to address production capabilities, schedules, and process challenges.
• Apply statistical methods and engineering principles to forecast manufacturing requirements and improve production performance.
• Provide technical leadership on assigned projects and guidance to junior engineers and technicians.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably within aerospace or a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience with SolidWorks and Enovia SmarTeam is required.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, production planning, workflow optimization, and process documentation.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills & Competencies

• Experience improving manufacturing processes and production work cells.
• Ability to lead engineering projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong technical judgment and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and manufacturing cost optimization.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $125,000 DOE
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.