Engineering Manager (Manufacturing) (Torrance)
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Salary: $130,000 - $180,000 per year A bit about us: Lead Precision. Drive Performance. Build What Keeps Aircraft in the Sky. We are seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead manufacturing engineering and CNC programming operations within a high-precision aerospace production environment. This role is ideal for a technical leader who thrives on the manufacturing floor, enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, and wants to make a measurable impact on quality, delivery, and operational excellence. You’ll oversee engineering execution for critical, high-strength aerospace components — ensuring processes are robust, compliant, and continuously improving. Why join us? Benefits & What We Offer
- Competitive Compensation
- Comprehensive Medical Coverage with multiple PPO & HMO plan options
- 100% covered preventive care for in-network services
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan (100% company match on the first 4% + Immediate vesting)
- Company-Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Optional Voluntary Benefits
- And much more!
- High-impact leadership role with direct influence on manufacturing execution
- Opportunity to work on mission-critical aerospace components
- Collaborative cross-functional environment
- Blend of strategic oversight and hands-on technical involvement
- Strong visibility across operations, quality, and executive leadership
Hands-On Technical Leadership:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of manufacturing/process engineers and CNC programmers
- Act as a true player-coach — providing direct support on the production floor
- Establish engineering priorities and ensure alignment with production schedules
- Develop and maintain manufacturing standards, work instructions, routings, and process documentation
- Provide engineering support for precision-machined aerospace components
- Apply deep knowledge of thread standards, torque/tension relationships, preload, coatings, and heat treatment
- Interpret and implement aerospace customer specifications and industry standards
- Review and approve manufacturing drawings, routings, and specifications
- Support daily production troubleshooting and nonconformance resolution
- Oversee CNC programming for turning, milling, threading, and secondary operations
- Optimize tooling, setups, fixtures, and machining strategies for throughput and repeatability
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI), First Article Inspection (FAI), and process validation
- Ensure compliance with AS9100, FAA regulations, and aerospace customer requirements
- Support audits and regulatory inspections
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives
- Approve engineering changes related to manufacturing processes
- Drive scrap reduction, cycle time improvements, and cost control initiatives
- Standardize machining, inspection, heat treatment, and finishing processes
- Participate in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma efforts
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of hands-on aerospace manufacturing engineering experience
- 2+ years of engineering leadership experience
- Strong CNC machining knowledge
- Experience in AS9100-certified environments
- Deep understanding of aerospace materials, threads, GD&T, and inspection standards
- Experience with FAA-regulated products
- OEM or Tier 1 aerospace customer exposure
- Lean or Six Sigma background
- Combination office and manufacturing floor environment
- Occasional travel to customer or supplier sites
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (ITAR environment)
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