Vast
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
$135K–$195K
Hawthorne, California, United States · Senior · Full-time · Posted Jul 29, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years; aerospace experience preferred.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
About the job
Create and optimize manufacturing processes to transition the E-2 engine from development to production, supporting its assembly, integration, and testing.
What you'll do
- Develop manufacturing plans, assembly procedures, and work instructions; own MBOM transition to MES.
- Collaborate with design, engineering, and manufacturing teams on manufacturability, shop layout, readiness reviews, and production improvements.
- Perform hands-on assembly, integration, and testing; specify and procure manufacturing tools and equipment, and mentor junior engineers.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in aerospace.
- Ability to travel up to 50% of the time; willingness to work evenings and/or weekends for critical mission milestones.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted; specific certifications, as appropriate.
Nice to have
- Proficiency in CAD software such as Siemens NX; strong GD&T skills and experience creating and reviewing drawings.
- Understanding of fluid systems, tube manufacturing, welding, and assembly; hands-on testing and troubleshooting of fluid components is desirable.
Pay
USD 135,000 — 195,000 (base salary)
Tools
Siemens NX, MBOM, MES, GD&T
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