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senior/lead manufacturing development engineer

manufacturing engineer

Ultimate Staffing

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 Position Summary
 
 
 
 The Manufacturing Engineer will lead and support manufacturing process development, equipment/tooling design, and continuous improvement initiatives in a high-mix, mid-volume production environment. The role is hands-on and cross-functional, working closely with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering to optimise efficiency, quality, cost and safety.
 
 
 
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 Develop, document and optimise manufacturing methods and workflows, from part release through production.
 
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 Support new product introductions by collaborating with design/engineering for Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
 
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 Design or procure tooling, fixtures, jigs, and equipment; lead installation, validation and hand-over to production.
 
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 Analyse existing manufacturing processes: identify bottlenecks, propose improvements (layout, flow, equipment, staffing) and implement changes.
 
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 Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S) to drive cost reductions, cycle-time improvements and quality enhancements.
 
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 Troubleshoot production issues (equipment, process, tooling) and lead root-cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions.
 
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 Create and maintain process documentation: work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), routers, bill of process, PFMEA.
 
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 Work with Quality and Maintenance to ensure equipment reliability, preventive maintenance and process capability.
 
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 Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or similar (or equivalent experience).
 
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 Typical experience: 3-7 years manufacturing engineering experience in metal fabrication, high-mix production, or similar environment.
 
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 Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) or other design software and tooling/fixture design.
 
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 Strong experience with process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) and comfortable leading change.
 
 
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 Desired Skills and Experience
 
 
 
 The Manufacturing Engineer will lead and support manufacturing process development, equipment/tooling design, and continuous improvement initiatives in a high-mix, mid-volume production environment.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated
 
 
 Los Angeles county
 
 
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 a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Manufacturing Engineer

Hermeus

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 Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for the national interest. Working directly with the Department of Defense, Hermeus delivers capabilities that will ensure that our nation, and our allies, maintain an asymmetric advantage over any and all potential adversaries.
 
 
 We are seeking a
 
 Components Manufacturing Engineer
 
 to be the first of its kind at our facility &mdash; responsible for establishing, developing, and scaling advanced manufacturing processes for critical hardware. You&rsquo;ll take full ownership of component fabrication from concept through production, driving design-for-manufacture, process development, and continuous improvement across a wide range of precision mechanical systems.
 
 
 This role requires a highly technical, hands-on engineer with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to operate autonomously in a fast-paced, first-principles environment. You&rsquo;ll work closely with design, materials, and production teams to bridge the gap between prototype and production, helping define what world-class manufacturing looks like for our next-generation hardware.
 
 
 
 Responsibility
 
 
 
 
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 Develop and own end-to-end manufacturing processes for complex mechanical and precision components (e.g., machined, welded, or formed metallic parts and subassemblies).
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 Drive design for manufacturability (DFM) by collaborating directly with design and development engineers from concept through release.
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 Define and optimize process parameters for laser welding, precision machining, assembly, and inspection of critical components.
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 Lead first-article builds, troubleshoot process non-conformances, and implement permanent corrective actions.
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 Own planning, operations, and scheduling for the sheet metal shop, ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality hardware.
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 Design and procure production tooling, fixtures, and test equipment to improve quality, repeatability, and throughput.
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 Support technicians and specialists on the production floor by troubleshooting issues, resolving non-conformances, and implementing corrective actions in a timely manner.
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 Establish and maintain process documentation, including manufacturing plans, work instructions, and control plans.
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 Collaborate cross-functionally with quality, supply chain, and test teams to ensure consistent component performance and reliability.
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 Develop data-driven approaches for process control, capability analysis, and yield improvement.
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 Serve as the technical authority for component manufacturing, mentoring technicians and shaping the facility&rsquo;s future manufacturing capabilities.
 
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
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 3+ years of hands-on experience in precision component manufacturing (aerospace, defense, or high-performance hardware industries preferred).
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 Demonstrated experience with CNC machining, welding (TIG/laser/e-beam), or additive manufacturing of complex metallic components.
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 Proven ability to develop, validate, and scale new manufacturing processes from concept through production.
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 Strong understanding of GD&amp;T, tolerance stack-ups, and material behavior under manufacturing processes.
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 Hands-on experience in a lab or production environment, with a focus on process development, fixture design, or failure analysis.
 
 
 
 
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 Preferred Skills And Experience
 
 
 
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 Experience with advanced welding methods (laser, e-beam, resistance, or friction stir).
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 Knowledge of aerospace-grade materials such as aluminum, titanium, Inconel, and stainless steel.
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 Familiarity with DFM/DFA principles, SPC, and Lean manufacturing practices.
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 Experience transitioning R&amp;D hardware into low-rate or full-rate production environments.
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 Strong CAD/CAM proficiency (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, or Fusion 360).
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 Comfortable working in a startup or rapid-development environment requiring broad ownership and adaptability.
 
 
 
 
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 Must be willing to be hands-on on the manufacturing floor daily.
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 Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and work around industrial equipment as needed.
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 Extended or flexible hours may be required to meet critical program milestones.
 
 
 
 
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 U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
 
 
 
 The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a &ldquo;U.S. person&rdquo; as defined by 22 C.F.R.
 
 
 
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 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending
 
 
 
 
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 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
 
 
 
 Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.
 
 
 We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
 
 
 The salary information provided is a general guideline only. Hermeus takes various factors into account, including, but not limited to, the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's professional background, education and training, essential skills, and market and business considerations, when presenting a job offer.
 
 
 Salary is only one part of our total compensation and benefits package. Hermeus offers competitive salary and equity, unlimited PTO policy, paid parental leave, potential for year-end bonuses, and more!
 
 
 100% employer-paid health care
 
 
 401k &amp; Retirement Plans
 
 
 Weekly Paid Office Lunches
 
 
 End of Year Bonuses
 
 
 Fully stocked breakrooms
 
 
 Stock Options
 
 
 Paid Parental Leave
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Components Manufacturing Engineer

Freeform

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">SENIOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER</h2>

Freeform is deploying software-defined, autonomous metal 3D printing factories around the world, bringing the scalability of software to physical production. Our proprietary technology stack leverages advanced sensing, real-time controls, and data-driven learning to produce digitally-verified, flawless parts at unprecedented speed and cost. Our mission is to make the transformative power of 3D printing available to all industries at scale and unlock the future of innovation.

As a Senior Additive Manufacturing Development Engineer at Freeform, you will play a critical role in the development of our advanced printing technology including machine functionality, part quality, automation projects, and complex print file preparation. You will own projects cradle to grave as a responsible engineer, taking customer designs from concept through printing, testing, and delivery. You will also contribute to the overall machine system architecture with a key focus on automation by developing a fundamental understanding of the printing factory and leveraging your technical insights to advance system capabilities.

Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Understand printing system capabilities and roadmap, and work with internal engineering teams (mechanical, electrical, software) to implement solutions that further automate the printing process for high volume production</li>
<li>Drive all stages of print production development including file preparation, printing, post processing, and quality control</li>
<li>Analyze in-situ data and post-print part quality to drive continuous improvement</li>
<li>Use first-principles thinking to understand problems, define test methods, evaluate solutions, iterate and provide technical recommendations to internal and external stakeholders</li>
<li>Document application requirements and objectives, statements of work, standard operating procedures, next steps and action items to align all internal and external team members</li>
<li>Interface with external customers to communicate Freeform's technical capabilities; work with customers on improving Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM)</li>
<li>Contribute to Freeform's internal technology development with feedback from internal and external stakeholders via detailed design and systems level improvements</li>
</ul>
Basic Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or similar technical discipline</li>
<li>5+ years of professional experience with additive manufacturing</li>
<li>2+ years of professional experience with direct metal laser sintering (DMLS)</li>
<li>Experience with print file preparation</li>
<li>Experience with DFAM and CAD software</li>
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Nice to Have:
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<li>Master's degree in mechanical engineering, materials engineering, or similar technical discipline</li>
<li>Process development experience for metal additive manufacturing</li>
<li>Scripting experience in Matlab (or similar) for toolpath generation</li>
<li>Experience working with internal and/or external customers</li>
<li>Mechanical systems design experience</li>
<li>Detail oriented with excellent verbal, graphical, and technical communication skills</li>
<li>Demonstrated creative problem solving abilities and positive attitude</li>
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Location:
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<li>We are located in Hawthorne, CA in a 35,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility featuring large open spaces for team collaboration, R&amp;D, and production, as well as easy access to the 405, 105, and 110 freeways. Our facility is in the heart of Los Angeles' vibrant emerging tech ecosystem alongside many other high growth startups and enterprises.</li>
</ul>
What We Offer:
<ul>
<li>We have an inclusive and diverse culture that values collaboration, learning, and making deliberate data-driven decisions.</li>
<li>We offer a unique opportunity to be an early and integral member of a rapidly growing company that is scaling a world-changing technology.</li>
<li>Benefits
<ul><li>Significant stock option packages</li>
<li>100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options)</li>
<li>Life insurance</li>
<li>Traditional and Roth 401(k)</li>
<li>Relocation assistance provided</li>
<li>Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays</li>
<li>Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent</li>
<li>Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette</li>
<li>Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events</li>
</ul></li><li>Compensation
<ul><li>As a growing company, the salary range is intentionally wide as we determine the most appropriate package for each individual taking into consideration years of experience, educational background, and unique skills and abilities as demonstrated throughout the interview process. Our intent is to offer a salary that is commensurate for the company's current stage of development and allows the employee to grow and develop within a role.</li>
<li>In addition to the significant stock option package, the estimated salary range for this role is $110,000-$200,000, inclusive of all levels/seniority within this discipline.</li>
</ul></li><li>Freeform is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity; employment with Freeform is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.</li></ul></div>

Senior Additive Manufacturing Development Engineer

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">SENIOR/LEAD MANUFACTURING DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER</h2>

Freeform is deploying software-defined, autonomous metal 3D printing factories around the world, bringing the scalability of software to physical production. Our proprietary technology stack leverages advanced sensing, real-time controls, and data-driven learning to produce digitally-verified, flawless parts at unprecedented speed and cost. Our mission is to make the transformative power of 3D printing available to all industries at scale and unlock the future of innovation.

As a Senior/Lead Manufacturing Development Engineer, you will lead the design and implementation of novel factory technologies to accelerate and automate our post-processing and part delivery operations. This role blends deep technical engineering development with hands-on manufacturing implementation. You will apply first-principles thinking to streamline operations, eliminate inefficiencies, and pioneer scalable, robust processes for the world's first high-throughput metal 3D printing factory.

We're looking for a highly technical and hands-on engineer with a background in hardware development and a passion for building the future of manufacturing. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role with opportunities for leadership and growth. 


Responsibilities:
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<li>Design and implement scalable systems and processes to automate post-print operations, reduce lead time, and enable factory throughput expansion</li>
<li>Lead development and integration of new manufacturing hardware and tooling to support next-generation factory architecture</li>
<li>Identify and eliminate process inefficiencies using first-principles analysis and a data-driven approach</li>
<li>Act as a force multiplier for R&amp;D teams, bridging development and operations to maximize efficiency and velocity</li>
<li>Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, and controls engineers to co-develop factory solutions</li>
<li>Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the full post-processing workflow</li>
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Basic Qualifications:
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<li>Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering discipline</li>
<li>5+ years of professional experience in engineering development or manufacturing engineering</li>
<li>Experience in a fast-paced hardware development or manufacturing environment</li>
</ul>
Nice to Have:
<ul>
<li>8+ years of experience in hardware or manufacturing development roles</li>
<li>Technical leadership experience</li>
<li>Prior experience leading factory buildouts, production line deployment, or automation systems integration</li>
<li>Background in post-processing operations (machining, heat treat, inspection, etc.)</li>
<li>Hands-on experience with factory infrastructure: power systems, industrial gases, material logistics</li>
<li>Familiarity with metal additive manufacturing, CNC machining, casting, or similar complex metal manufacturing processes</li>
<li>ERP/MRP experience (Oracle, NetSuite, etc.)</li>
<li>Strong Excel/data analysis capabilities</li>
<li>Knowledge of OSHA/EHS standards</li></ul> 


Location:
<ul>
<li>We are located in Hawthorne, CA in a 35,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility featuring large open spaces for team collaboration, R&amp;D, and production, as well as easy access to the 405, 105, and 110 freeways. Our facility is in the heart of Los Angeles' vibrant emerging tech ecosystem alongside many other high growth startups and enterprises.</li>
</ul>
What We Offer:
<ul>
<li>We have an inclusive and diverse culture that values collaboration, learning, and making deliberate data-driven decisions.</li>
<li>We offer a unique opportunity to be an early and integral member of a rapidly growing company that is scaling a world-changing technology.</li>
<li>Benefits
<ul><li>Significant stock option packages</li>
<li>100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options)</li>
<li>Life insurance</li>
<li>Traditional and Roth 401(k)</li>
<li>Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays</li>
<li>Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent</li>
<li>Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette</li>
<li>Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events</li>
</ul></li><li>Compensation
<ul><li>As a growing company, the salary range is intentionally wide as we determine the most appropriate package for each individual taking into consideration years of experience, educational background, and unique skills and abilities as demonstrated throughout the interview process. Our intent is to offer a salary that is commensurate for the company's current stage of development and allows the employee to grow and develop within a role.</li>
<li>In addition to the significant stock option package, the estimated salary range for this role is $100,000-$200,000, inclusive of all levels / seniority within this discipline.</li>
<li>Freeform is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity; employment with Freeform is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.</li></ul></li></ul></div>

Senior/Lead Manufacturing Development Engineer

Northrop Grumman

<div>RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE TYPE: Interim Secret
TRAVEL: No<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Description</h2>
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work &mdash; and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman&rsquo;s Defense Sector is looking for an Associate Manufacturing Engineer to join our team at our Northridge California location to help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. 
By joining in our shared mission, we&rsquo;ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. This individual will support the AARGM program. The AGM-88E Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile) is a supersonic, air- launched tactical missile system. AARGM is the most advanced system for pilots against today&rsquo;s modern surface-to-air threats. It can rapidly engage land- and sea-based air-defense threats, as well as striking, time-sensitive targets. 
This position will be 100% full time on site at our Northridge, Ca location. Relocation may be available but not guaranteed. 
Responsibilities
The selected candidate will design and develop manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, machining and material handling. Other duties may include:<ul><li>
Adapt machine or equipment design to factory and production conditions.</li><li>
Incorporate inspection and test requirements into the production plan.</li><li>
Inspect performance of machinery, equipment, and tools to verify their efficiency, and investigate and initiate corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure product quality.</li><li>
Provide guidance to engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.</li><li>
Ensure processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.</li></ul> 
Basic Qualifications<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Science with 0 years of experience in engineering, production assembly/fabrication or production manufacturing operation.</li><li>
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret level clearance, including Special Access Program within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.</li><li>
Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance</li></ul> 
Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
STEM Degree (Science, Technical, Engineering or Mathematical)</li><li>
Composites knowledge (i.e. hand layup, automated layup, cure experience, and/or machining experience)</li><li>
Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&amp;T)</li><li>
Functional knowledge of Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)</li><li>
Experience authoring, modifying, and auditing work procedures</li><li>
Able to utilize Catia V5 and/or NX</li><li>
Experience providing innovative techniques focused on improving product designs and tooling assemblies or equipment</li><li>
Active U.S. Secret security clearance</li></ul>
Primary Level Salary Range: $67,400.00 - $101,000.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.</div>

Associate Engineer Manufacturing

DCX-CHOL Enterprises

<div>DCX-CHOL Enterprises is a privately held American owned Small Business. We are made up of five vertically integrated manufacturing and assembly divisions, each with their own history, specializations and products. Each division compliments the other with their unique skills and products and at the same time, each work together as a vertically integrated team to provide the most cost effective, high-quality interconnect products to our customers on time.
Masterite Division of DCX-CHOL Enterprises Inc. is seeking an experience Quality Test Engineer with the following qualifications:<div><div><div>
SUMMARY OF POSITION:</div><div> 
Ensure assigned Quality and Production Test projects, initiatives and processes are in conformance with organization&rsquo;s established policies and objectives.</div><div> 
Key Performance Indictors: List two to five measurable tasks that are key to indicating the performance level in this role:</div><div><div> 
<ul><li>
Works with project engineer and production test to support operation and integrity of Customer and Government Furnished Test Equipment and Test processes</li><li>
Monitors production process and production testing of PCBA, Cable, Rigid Flex and Chassis/Box Build assembly for critical Navy MK41VLS program</li><li>
Perform inputs and outputs into QA Database on testing results and manufacturing defects</li><li>
Conducts PFMEA root cause analysis for defects and recommending corrective actions</li><li>
Provide Quality Reporting on Statistical top Failure occurrences</li><li>
Make recommendations to production using SPC/PFMEA based metrics.</li><li>
Performs testing products at specified stages in the production process as required to support production and solve test issues</li><li>
Perform In-Process Inspections validating product functionality against the product requirements</li><li>
Works with Engineering and Production to support development, operation and integrity of DCX developed Test Equipment and Test processes</li><li>
Develop and execute test plans and test cases</li><li>
Review and analyze system specifications</li><li>
Execute test cases (manual or automated) and analyze results</li><li>
Report bugs and errors to engineering and production development teams</li><li>
Conduct post-release/ post-implementation testing</li><li>
Reviews product design for testability/manufacturability and provides feedback on potential issues</li></ul></div></div></div><div><div> 
Qualifications and Experience:</div><div><div> 
<ul><li>
Proven experience as an Electronics Test Engineer or similar role</li><li>
Excellent knowledge of electronics principles and hardware testing</li><li>
Strong understanding of electronic testing design, tools, and methodologies</li><li>
Proficient in data analysis and report writing</li><li>
Ability to troubleshoot and debug technical issues</li><li>
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills</li><li>
BS degree in Electronics Engineering (or a relevant field)</li></ul><ul><li>
6-Sigma Black Belt - Highly Recommended</li><li>
Understanding of SPC / CPK Quality Reporting</li><li>
General PCBA assembly knowledge - recommended</li></ul><ul><li>
General PCB fabrication knowledge - recommended</li><li>
Teradyne S9100 ATE experience -preferred</li></ul>
ADDITIONAL:<ul><li>
Able to lift up to 50lbs</li><li>
A neat and tidy personal appearance must be maintained</li><li>
Work evenings, days and weekends as required</li><li>
The ability to work and communicate within a team fast-paced environment</li><li>
Good communication and interpersonal skills with staff</li><li>
High level of integrity and strong ethical values are foundational requirements.</li></ul> 
Operating Style:<ul><li>
Ability to perform tasks with minimum supervision. (self-starter) hands on, direct and clear communicator, genuine, confident, Good interpersonal skills are a necessity.</li></ul>
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. 
DCX-CHOL Enterprises Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with DCX-CHOL Enterprises Inc. is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. 
DCX-CHOL Enterprises Inc. will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee&rsquo;s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization via E-Verify.</div></div></div></div></div>

Quality Test Engineer

First Resonance

<div>We are seeking a Senior Frontend Engineer to join our product engineering team. In this role, you will design and build key parts of the Ion Factory OS frontend, a platform used by cutting-edge manufacturers building the next generation of products, from electric aircraft to autonomous robotics.
As a technical contributor, you will tackle complex frontend challenges, collaborate closely with peers, and help establish the patterns that will scale our platform for years to come. This is a unique opportunity to shape a product that is critical to companies tackling society&rsquo;s greatest challenges, from climate change and space exploration to autonomous transportation.
What You'll Do<ul><li>
Design and Build Scalable Frontend Systems: Implement a performant and maintainable frontend for the Ion Factory OS, our core manufacturing platform.</li><li>
Elevate the Team: Contribute to code reviews and design discussions, sharing knowledge and fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.</li><li>
Drive Frontend Quality: Help guide technology decisions on our frontend technology stack, including state management (e.g., Apollo Client, Urql), component libraries, testing frameworks, and build pipelines.</li><li>
Build for Scale and Performance: Develop reusable, resilient React components and JavaScript libraries, optimizing them for maximum performance and real-time data updates across a multi-tenant SaaS environment.</li><li>
Champion Best Practices: Write clean, testable code and advocate for best practices in architecture, testing, and documentation.</li><li>
Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner closely with product management, UX/UI design, and backend engineering to translate product specifications and complex user workflows into elegant, robust, and intuitive user-facing features.</li><li>
Contribute to the Technical Roadmap: Help identify and propose improvements to frontend systems and architecture, supporting long-term scalability and performance.</li></ul>
What You'll Bring (Minimum Qualifications)<ul><li>
5+ years of professional experience in frontend software development, with a proven track record of shipping complex, large-scale web applications.</li><li>
Strong proficiency in modern JavaScript/TypeScript, React and related frameworks (Next.js or similar), with a deep understanding of its core principles, hooks, and ecosystem.</li><li>
Experience designing, building, and consuming complex GraphQL APIs.</li><li>
Demonstrated experience working on a collaborative engineering team, with a passion for writing maintainable, high-quality code.</li><li>
Solid understanding of frontend architecture and design patterns, with experience building and maintaining scalable frontend systems in a SaaS, multi-tenant environment.</li><li>
Proficiency with modern frontend development tools and pipelines (e.g., Webpack, Babel, NPM) and version control (Git/GitHub).</li><li>
Experience implementing robust testing strategies across the testing pyramid (unit, integration, E2E) using frameworks like Jest or Cypress.</li><li>
Familiarity with modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Tokens (JWT).</li></ul>
Bonus Points (Preferred Qualifications)<ul><li>
Experience contributing to or maintaining a shared component library or design system.</li><li>
Hands-on experience with GraphQL clients such as Apollo Client or Urql.</li><li>
Experience with advanced architectural patterns like micro-frontends.</li><li>
Professional experience working directly with product design and UI/UX experts to help make enterprise-grade design decisions.</li><li>
Experience with Agile development methodologies and tools.</li></ul>
Benefits &amp; Perks<ul><li>
Health Insurance; medical, vision, dental, &amp; life insurance.</li><li>
Paid Parental Leave.</li><li>
Employee Stock Option Plan.</li><li>
Team outings, group lunches, open office, happy hours.</li><li>
Paid holidays, sick days.</li><li>
Flexible Friday and PTO.</li><li>
401K.</li></ul>
First Resonance is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.
First Resonance participates in E-Verify. As part of our onboarding process, a new hire's Form I-9 information will be shared with the federal government to confirm they are authorized to work in the U.S.
Pay is based on factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and skillset, and location.
First Resonance accelerates the speed and reliability of hardware development for companies manufacturing the next generation of hardware products. This includes space exploration, electric airplanes, autonomous vehicles, nuclear reactors, robotics, and more. We are a group of software, hardware, and manufacturing engineers that are bringing the best of modern UX and data science to an industry that has been overly rigid in its innovation. We are removing the barriers preventing radical advancement by providing tools to manufacturing engineers and operators to move information more freely, collaborate with their teams more easily, and use the power of data to predict problems and provide insights that result in better hardware quality and delivery.
Compensation Range: $150K - $175K</div>

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