Manufacturing Engineer

ob Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: San Diego
Experience: 5–12 Years
Industry: Gas Turbine/ Aerospace

Type : Onsite
Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with strong domain expertise in Turbine/Compressor Disk Manufacturing within the Gas Turbine or Aerospace industry. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in critical machining processes and a proven track record in process optimization, quality improvement, and cost reduction initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
• Expertise in Turbine/Compressor Disk Manufacturing
• Lead and support manufacturing processes for Turbine/Compressor disks
• Deep expertise in: Broaching, Curvic Grinding, Tip Grinding, Balancing.
• Ensure adherence to aerospace quality standards and process compliance
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and process development
• Analyze machine cycle times and identify improvement opportunities
• Implement strategies to reduce cycle time and improve throughput
• Optimize tool usage, machining parameters, and setups
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles for efficiency improvement
• Analyze rejection trends and identify root causes
• Drive initiatives for scrap reduction and yield improvement
• Work closely with quality and production teams to improve first-pass yield
• Enhance process capability (Cp/Cpk) and ensure process stability
• Develop and standardize best practices across machining processes
• Support process development, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s in Mechanical / Aerospace engineering
• Strong knowledge of aerospace materials and machining processes
• Hands-on experience with CNC machining, grinding, and precision finishing
• Expertise in process optimization tools (Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, Root Cause Analysis)
• Familiarity with GD&T, engineering drawings, and tolerance stack-up analysis
• Good understanding of balancing techniques and rotating components
• Ability to work cross-functionally with design, quality, and production teams
Preferred:
• Experience in Gas Turbine, Aero Engine, or Rotating Equipment manufacturing
• Exposure to tight-tolerance machining and high-precision Gas Turbine components
• Hands-on involvement in process validation and industrialization