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Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)💼 Full-time💰 $115,000–$115,000🗓 2026-09-10 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design, integrate, and deploy automated manufacturing systems and processes at a national scale for defense technology production.

Role type

Manufacturing Engineer (Automation)

Builds

Automated manufacturing systems, tooling, fixtures, and high-rate production workflows for defense hardware.

Domain

Defense technology / Advanced Manufacturing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

DFM/DFA, CAD/CAM (NX), automated manufacturing technologies, root cause analysis, process improvement, project management, technical training

Preferred skills

Robotics integration, advanced metrology (CMM, optical scanning), lean manufacturing, end-to-end equipment development

Technologies

NX, CNC machining, additive manufacturing, automated inspection, robotics, CMM, optical scanning

Responsibilities

Develop automated solutions for production processes; conduct automation audits to improve throughput, quality, and safety; specify and validate tooling and manufacturing equipment; implement corrective actions for manufacturing defects; manage projects for capacity expansion; train personnel on new processes.

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC

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