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217033 - Manufacturing Engineer

Industry
MAN
Region
CA-S.Cali-Los Angeles/Orange Counties
City
Hawthorne
State
CA
Rate
Up to $100.00 DOE
Duration
12 months
Description

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a contract opportunity in Hawthorne, CA.



BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

  • Minimum 8 Years of experience
  • Background in precision machining, medical device, aerospace, or similar regulated manufacturing.
  • Strong understanding of CNC machining processes, tooling, fixturing, and GD&T.
  • Experience with ERP/MRP systems for planning, scheduling, and work order management.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specs, and inspection requirements.
  • Proficiency in process documentation and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Strong analytical skills for capacity planning, time studies, and workflow optimization.
  • Effective communication across engineering, production, and quality teams.

    • POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop, document, and optimize manufacturing processes, routings, and work instructions for CNC machining, assembly, and secondary operations.
  • Create and maintain process documentation: setup sheets, tool lists, inspection plans, and traveler content.
  • Drive manufacturability improvements through tooling selection, fixture design, cycle?time reduction, and workflow optimization.
  • Support NPI by defining process flow, estimating cycle times, and coordinating first?article builds.
  • Partner with Quality to resolve nonconformances, implement corrective actions, and improve process capability.
  • Evaluate new equipment, tooling, and technology to improve throughput and reduce cost.
  • Conduct time studies and capacity analysis to support planning and quoting.
  • Production Planning & Scheduling
  • Convert customer demand into executable production schedules aligned with capacity, material availability, and labor constraints.
  • Create, release, and manage work orders; maintain accurate routings, BOMs, and lead times.
  • Sequence jobs to optimize machine utilization, reduce changeovers, and maintain on?time delivery.
    • Monitor WIP, identify bottlenecks, and adjust schedules proactively.
  • Coordinate with Purchasing to ensure material availability and with Quality to align inspection capacity.
    • Communicate schedule risks, recovery plans, and priority changes to operations leadership.
  • Maintain ERP accuracy for dates, quantities, and status updates.
    • Cross
  • Work closely with machinists, programmers, quality inspectors, and leadership to ensure smooth execution.
  • Support daily production meetings with data, updates, and problem?solving.
  • Assist with customer audits, PPAP/FAI packages, and documentation requirements.
  • Provide technical support to shop floor teams and help troubleshoot process issues.

    • PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience with NPI, FAI/PPAP, and regulated documentation.
  • Familiarity with lean manufacturing, 5S, and root cause analysis.
  • CAD/CAM exposure (SolidWorks, Mastercam, Fusion, etc.).
  • Prior experience in a high?mix, low?volume machine shop environment.

    • REQUIRED EDUCATION:

  • Accredited HSD/GED

    • WORK HOURS:

  • Full-Time


    • Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.

    Contact
    Emmanuel Morgan
    emorgan@chiptonross.com
    CHIPTON-ROSS, INC.
    420 Culver Boulevard
    Playa Del Rey, CA 90293

    Phone: (310) 414-7800 x239 or (800) 927-9318 x239

    Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.

    Employment will be contingent on candidate clearing pre-employment drug screen and background check.

    Chipton-Ross provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or local law. This policy governs all areas of employment at Chipton-Ross, including recruiting, hiring, training, assignment, promotions, compensation, benefits, discipline, and terminations.