Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer - Aerospace

Key Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering required.
• 3+ years of Aerospace Manufacturing experience.
• Experience with Routing Changes, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and Work Instructions.

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer supports aerospace production by developing, improving, and maintaining manufacturing processes. This role works closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to ensure products are manufactured efficiently, meet quality standards, and satisfy customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Create and maintain work instructions and manufacturing documentation.
• Implement and manage routing changes and engineering changes.
• Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions to resolve production issues.
• Support new product introductions and process validation activities.
• Review engineering drawings and ensure manufacturability.
• Collaborate with production, quality, suppliers, and engineering teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, cost, and efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related Engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing.
• Experience creating and revising work instructions.
• Experience implementing routing changes and engineering changes.
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with machining, forming, stamping, welding, or sheet metal manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of aerospace materials such as aluminum, titanium, stainless steel, and Inconel.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles

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.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

health, dental, vision, 401K, 10 holidays, 2 weeks PTO

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Burbank, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Burbank,CA.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.