Divergent
Manufacturing Engineer, Turbojet Engines
$111K–$177K
Torrance, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Oct 27, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years for Engineer II or 5+ years for Senior Engineer.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Ability to lawfully access information and technology subject to US export controls.
About the job
Bridges design and production for turbojet engines by developing manufacturable processes, taking hardware from prototype through qualification and production, and ensuring quality and reliability.
What you'll do
- Own manufacturing across turbojet development and production, from components through full engine builds.
- Develop and optimize production processes, equipment, tooling, and quality controls for turbojet hardware.
- Lead manufacturing problem-solving, qualification, and cross-functional teams; support engine builds, balancing, and testing.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field.
- 2+ years (Engineer II) or 5+ years (Senior Engineer) of aerospace or defense manufacturing engineering experience, with direct exposure to gas turbine engines, turbomachinery, or comparable high-temperature, high-speed rotating hardware.
- Hands-on precision machining of difficult alloys, including 5-axis machining; proficiency in CAD and strong command of GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and inspection methods.
- Working knowledge of special processes and experience with MES, PLM, and ERP systems; proven record taking complex hardware from concept through production in high-reliability applications.
Nice to have
- Metal engine-component additive manufacturing; rotor balancing, turbine blade or vane manufacturing, or engine assembly and test.
- Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent continuous improvement expertise; familiarity with AS9100, AS9102, and ISO 9001; robotics or automation experience.
Pay
$111,300 - $153,040 USD (base salary); $128,520 - $176,720 USD (base salary)
Tools
Siemens NX, GD&T, CMM, MES, PLM, ERP, AS9100, AS9102
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