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Director, Forward Deployed Engineering - Manufacturing

Hadrian

Torrance, CA 90503

Paid Relocation to Torrance, CA

~ 24 min OnsiteUrgently HiringHealth InsuranceRetirement Benefit

Equity
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
401k
Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need.
Flexible vacation policy
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, or a related engineering field and 8+ years of manufacturing or manufacturing engineering experience, or 12+ years of that experience without a degree.
3+ years managing technical teams (direct reports).
Experience in a customer-facing technical role (e.g., applications, field or sales engineering, program engineering, or consulting), including presenting technical recommendations to customer engineering and program leadership.
Fluency reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, GD&T;, and manufacturing process requirements.
Experience scoping or defining manufacturing work: DFM, make-vs-buy, process planning, tooling strategy, or production launch.
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Experience in aerospace, defense, maritime, or other high-complexity, high-mix manufacturing environments.
Background spanning both a scaling/startup environment and a mature manufacturing organization.
Exposure to precision machining, castings, forgings, sheet metal, or additive processes across metals and composites.
Experience working alongside sales, program management, or commercial teams on new customer engagements.
Exposure to manufacturing software and automation (MES/ERP, CAM automation, robotics, factory data systems), with a track record of feeding what you learn from customers back into product and automation roadmaps so those capabilities get built ahead of demand.
A track record of building repeatable systems and templates rather than solving each problem from scratch.
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Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Structures

Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA 90805

~ 29 min Onsite

Competitive salary and equity
Hiring Range: $122,000-$182,000 USD
A generous PTO and sick leave policy
Parental leave
An annual learning and development stipend
Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, aerospace, mechanical, or another engineering discipline
Senior: 5+ years related experience
Hands-on history supporting complex assembly builds, including making risk calls to disposition issues and keep production moving
Strong fundamentals in statics, mechanics of materials, process improvement and factory design, fastening and joining, and machining
Working knowledge of drilling and trim ops, tooling, inspection methods, and GD&T;
Direct experience with drill, trim, and fastening operations on aerospace products
New product introduction of an aerospace hardware system into manufacturing, test, and production, with proven success
Project management experience in a fast-paced environment
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Terminal Manager - Freight Forwarding

Forward Air, Inc.

Los Angeles, CA 90079

$175,000-$190,000/yr
Onsite

$175,000 - 190,000 Annually
High School Diploma or GED/equivalent required.
Valid forklift certification/licensure (or ability to obtain before operating equipment) required, including operation of applicable material handling equipment (MHE) such as sit-down/stand-up forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, pallet riders, or other specialized MHE as required by the site.
Additional equipment certifications may be required depending on facility needs.
5+ years of leadership experience in domestic freight forwarding, 3PL, contract logistics, or operational environments involving ground, air, ocean, or rail.
Strong working knowledge of transportation processes, carrier operations, freight flow management, and terminal/linehaul coordination.
Strong functional understanding of TMS, WMS, ERP (McLeod, SAP, Oracle, etc.), and reporting/data tools.
Proven ability to manage operational KPIs, labor planning, transportation capacity, and cost performance.
Experience developing and using dashboards, scorecards, and transportation KPI reporting to manage terminal performance.
Ability to create, track, and interpret safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity metrics across multiple transportation modes.
Demonstrated discretion and confidentiality in handling and protecting sensitive information.
Proficient with common office technologies, including Windows PCs, Microsoft O365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and web conferencing (Teams, Zoom, Webex, etc.).
Comfort commuting to/from and working in a 100% on-site setting (listed in this posting), with travel for related meetings/events.
Undergraduate degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Transportation, Logistics, or a related field preferred
Training in Lean, Six Sigma, DOT compliance, IATA/IMDG familiarity, or similar is preferred.
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Senior Specialist, Software Engineering

L3Harris Technologies

Bell, CA 90202

Bilingual Preferred
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Lead Systems Engineer

Curtiss-Wright

Santa Clarita, CA 91350

~ 48 min OnsitePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

$ 108,900 - 145,200 USD annual per year plus bonus
Paid Time Off
401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
Health and Wellness Benefits
Learning and Development Opportunities
Referral Program
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Min 7 to 10 years of experience at US DoD Primes or at a company that directly supports them.
Expert knowledge of integrated system hardware/software development, integration and test for deployed military vehicle applications
Experience leading and closing major design reviews such as PDR and CDR
Expert knowledge of the systems engineering tools DOORS and Cameo
Working knowledge of engineering development tools like Clearquest, JIRA, and Rational Development Tools
Ability to operate and debug Linux and VxWorks based computing systems
Solid understanding of SOSA and VPX system design standards
Solid understanding of serial communication protocols such as MIL-STD-1553, RS422, RS485, RS232, 10G and 100G Gigabit Ethernet, PCIe, USB
Solid understanding of the latest processing and graphics solutions
Subject to additional security screening.
Experience conducting System Safety Assessment, Functional Hazard assessment and Failure Mode Effects Analysis is a plus
Excellent troubleshooting skills of rugged computing systems is a plus
Solid understanding of the latest processing and graphics solutions is a plus
Ability to operate and debug Linux and VxWorks based computing systems is a plus
Previous experience in RTCA/DO-254/DO-178 processes and FAA Certification is a plus
BS Computer Science, BS Software Engineering, BS Electrical Engineering preferred
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Engineering Manager

Votaw Precision Technologies, LLC

Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

$120,000-$180,000/yr
~ 21 min Onsite

$120,000.00- $180,000.00/yr.
Full-time
Including hours outside of a normal working day
7+ years of experience in CNC machining/manufacturing engineering, with progressive leadership or management experience.
Strong practical knowledge of 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis CNC machining.
Experience with VTL and CNC turning operations.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, workholding, setups, and machining sequences.
Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.;
Working knowledge of CATIA and/or SolidWorks.
Experience developing and reviewing manufacturing plans and routings.
Experience working with an ERP/MRP system, preferably Epicor.
Design tooling for CNC and release models
Able to perform stress analysis on tools.
Ability to work onsite, including hours outside of a normal working day, to meet critical deadlines.
Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment, including walking the production floor, climbing stairs or ladders, occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds, and wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
This position requires the use of information or access to hardware subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by ITAR.
Ability to create, modify, or review CNC programs using CATIA/CAM is highly preferred.
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MBSE Systems Engineer

TEKsystems

Redondo Beach, CA 90277

$50-$90/hr
~ 28 min OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

$50.00 - $90.00/hr.
Medical
Dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan
Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D; for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
MUST HAVE A TS/SCI
Active TS/SCI Clearance
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline
Strong experience in Software Systems Engineering
Experience supporting Ground Systems, Mission Systems, or Command & Control (C2) Systems
MBSE methodologies
SysML
Cameo Systems Modeler
Requirements Engineering
Systems Architecture Development
System-to-subsystem decomposition
System-to-software requirements flow-down
Requirements traceability
Specification development and management
Experience supporting software development teams through architecture and modeling artifacts
Ability to build system models and architectures from scratch rather than simply maintaining existing models
Ground System Architecture
Mission System Development
Software Integration Planning
Digital Engineering Environments
Agile Software Development Programs
Large-scale DoD or Intelligence Community programs
Experience working in MBSE-driven development environments
Ground Systems Engineering
MBSE and Digital Engineering
SysML Modeling
Requirements Decomposition and Traceability
System-to-Software Requirement Flow-down
Specification Creation and Management
Architecture Development
Creation of MBSE Artifacts from Scratch
Sequence Diagrams, Activity Diagrams, BDDs, and IBDs
Support of Software Development Teams Through Modeling Artifacts
Ground Systems
Command & Control (C2)
Mission Systems
Software-Intensive Defense Platforms
Digital Engineering and MBSE-Centric Programs
Software Architecture and Systems Integration
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Quality Inspector 3

Safran

Garden Grove, CA 92841

$26.92-$29.91/hr
~ 40 min Onsite

The expected salary range for this position is between $26.92/hr - $29.91/hr USD.
$26.92/hr - $29.91/hr USD.
Full-time
Employment Status may be part-time, full-time, or temporary.
Protracted or irregular hours may be required.
High school diploma or equivalent.
8+ years.
Intermediate skills with Microsoft office: Windows Operating System®, Excel and Powerpoint.
Prior use of and advanced abilities within an ERP system.
Must possess ability to use precision measuring instruments.
Does require fluent communication in English language.
More than 8 years
U.S. citizenship/permanent residency
Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications and other technical literature is preferred.
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Manufacturing Engineering Co-op (Summer/Fall 2027)

Collins Aerospace

Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

Paid Relocation to Santa Fe Springs, CA

~ 21 min OnsiteFlexible ScheduleHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

The salary range for this role is - .
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Relocation eligibility
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
0-10% travel required
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
Experience in Advanced Excel
Experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) for layout or fixture design.
Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement.
Experience with Power BI, Power Automate, Python, SQL, VBA, or similar tools is highly preferred.

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Engineer II, Quality

VACCO Industries

South El Monte, CA 91733

Onsite

Proper safety training and equipment is provided to employee for the safe performance of required duties.
Exposure to Government contracts and familiarity with ISO 9001 and AS9100 (Current Revision).
Knowledge of inspection methods in the design and fabrication of product is required.
Proficient in the use of MS Office software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Ability to read and interpret Blueprint drawings and specifications.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or other engineering discipline with three (3) to six (6) years of experience and/or training in a Quality Assurance Department in an Aerospace manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper English sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Should be able to interpret blueprints and written specifications.
Statistical understanding, application and utilization.
The employee frequently is required to stand, sit and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is required to walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
The employee must lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
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