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Manufacturing Process Development Engineer, Intelligence Systems

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)Full-time$129k–$171k2026-10-21 → 2026-11-10
Security clearance required

Core

Design, optimize, and implement manufacturing processes for manual assembly, dispensing operations, and technical documentation to ensure efficient, reliable, and scalable production of defense products.

Role type

Manufacturing Process Development Engineer (IC)

Builds

Defense systems and components

Domain

Defense / High-reliability manufacturing

Required skills

Manufacturing process development, manual assembly optimization, dispensing technology, work instruction creation, root cause analysis, lean manufacturing, CAD software, manufacturing execution systems, AS9100 standards

Preferred skills

Defense/aerospace manufacturing experience, DFMA principles, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Six Sigma certification

Technologies

CAD software, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), AS9100

Responsibilities

Design and optimize manual assembly processes, develop comprehensive work instructions, engineer dispensing operations, provide lineside production support, drive issue resolution via root cause analysis, collaborate on design reviews for manufacturability

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC