Manufacturing Engineer (process development) in Santa Ana

Job Description

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Engineering but not required if experience clearly demonstrates true engineering-level capability
• 10+ years developing machining and processing plans for complex, high-difficulty metallic components
• Aerospace manufacturing experience strongly with extensive, hands-on experience machining hardened metals, including:
• Tough and hard steels
• Titanium
• Deep understanding of post-machining processes, such as:
• Heat treating
• Plating
• Surface treatments and their effects on material properties and performance
• Demonstrated mastery of machining methods—not surface-level familiarity, Strong knowledge of:
• CNC machining techniques
• Tooling strategies
• Machine selection
• Proven ability to read, interpret, and critique detailed technical drawings and specifications
• Practical, long-tenure experience (“seen it, done it” background)
• Comfortable and motivated as a senior individual contributor (not seeking people management)
• Familiarity with heavy CNC machining environments and build-to-print work
• U.S. or Green Card holder required (federal contracts)
• No security clearance required