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Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Torrance, CA💼 Full-time💰 $35–$35🗓 2026-08-12 → 2026-09-25

Core

Support manufacturing team by defining part processing methodologies, creating NC programs, and performing hands-on machining to produce components meeting engineering drawings.

Role type

Manufacturing Engineering Technician (CNC)

Builds

Machined components for military aircraft

Domain

Aerospace manufacturing / CNC machining

Deliverable

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

Required skills

CNC machine programming, multi-axis machine tool operation (Milling, Turning, 5-Axis Mill/Turn, Grind, EDM), part processing knowledge, tooling and gaging establishment, work holding design, Lean process improvement, operation sheet creation, standard time establishment

Preferred skills

High School diploma or GED, ability to understand verbal/written/computer work instructions, basic math skills, passion for continuous improvement

Technologies

CNC machine tools, 3D printing (additive manufacturing), Lean tools

Responsibilities

Define part processing methodology to produce machined components, create N/C program code for specific machines, perform hands-on machining including setup and low volume pilot production, deploy to machining operations for technical support, establish tooling and gaging packages, contribute to work holding design, prepare detailed manufacturing instructions, improve existing manufacturing methods, collaborate with Design Engineers for manufacturability, establish standard times for operations, provide technical support to solve production problems, participate in value stream process improvements, support model shop tooling fabrication, support rapid prototyping of machined parts.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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