Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: San Diego, CA
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
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