Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description:

Title:  Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Torrance, CA 90504

Duration:  12+ months (with possible of extension).

Shift:  : 1 st Shift.

Pay Rate: Between $45 to $50/hr.

Job Summary:

• The Manufacturing Engineer supports Client’s Aerospace operations in Torrance by developing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes for aerospace components and assemblies.
• The role focuses on safety, quality, delivery, and cost while ensuring compliance with Client’s and aerospace regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, document, and maintain manufacturing processes, routings, and work instructions.
• Support machining, assembly, and test operations for aerospace hardware.
• Interpret and apply engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T to production processes.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to resolve production issues.
• Lead and support first article inspections (FAI) and product launches.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cycle time, scrap, and cost.
• Support MRB (Material Review Board) activities and root cause / corrective action efforts.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, FAA, Client’s internal standards, and customer requirements.
• Provide shop floor support, troubleshooting equipment, tooling, and process challenges.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in a manufacturing or aerospace production environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes (machining, assembly, inspection, tooling).
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Strong problem solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Must Haves:

• Experience with machining operations of aerospace components. Milling, turning, grinding.
• Experience writing instructions, standard operating procedures and driving continuous improvements.
• Experience completing First Article Reports.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Aerospace manufacturing experience.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or CI methodologies.
• Experience supporting CNC machining or complex assemblies.
• Knowledge of SAP, MES, or manufacturing execution systems.
• Experience with regulated environments and flight critical hardware.

Work Environment

• On site role at the Client’s Aerospace Torrance manufacturing campus.
• Regular interaction with production teams, quality, engineering, and leadership.
• Mix of shop floor and office-based work supporting both production and improvement initiatives.

LanceSoft is a global workforce solutions and IT services firm founded in 2000, specializing in temporary/permanent staffing, IT services, and outsourcing (RPO) for sectors like healthcare and IT. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, with a significant presence in India, the certified minority/woman-owned company employs over 5,700 professionals

Company Description

LanceSoft is a global workforce solutions and IT services firm founded in 2000, specializing in temporary/permanent staffing, IT services, and outsourcing (RPO) for sectors like healthcare and IT. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, with a significant presence in India, the certified minority/woman-owned company employs over 5,700 professionals