Position Title: Associate Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Irvine, CA
Work Arrangement: On-site
Position SummaryThe Associate Manufacturing Engineer (Electrical Systems) supports day to day production of electro mechanical and avionics assemblies within our airborne systems manufacturing environment. This role has an electrical-focused scope and works closely with avionics and assembly technicians to mature electrical build processes, improve harness and PCBA readiness, and resolve production issues under an AS9100-compliant QMS.
You will help transition products from late stage prototypes into stable production by improving documentation, optimizing test workflows, designing simple electrical fixtures, and supporting first-article builds. This position is ideal for an engineer with a strong electrical foundation who enjoys hands-on manufacturing, problem-solving, and working directly on the production floor.
Required Duties and Responsibilities:Electrical Manufacturing Support & Documentation- Create and update work instructions, wiring diagrams, and electrical assembly workflows, ensuring accurate, repeatable production.
- Redline documentation during builds and support correction of discrepancies with Quality and Design.
- Support the creation and updates of electrical BOMs, routers, and item cards.
- Assist technicians by interpreting schematics, PCBA documentation, and harness drawings.
Production Build Support- Provide hands-on support on the manufacturing floor to troubleshoot wiring issues, connector/cable assembly challenges, PCBA installation concerns, and electrical test anomalies.
- Participate in first article electrical builds, collecting feedback and ensuring manufacturability of electrical subsystems.
- Serve as a bridge between design engineering and production when electrical build issues arise.
Test & Fixture Development- Support ATP (Acceptance Test Procedure) execution by assisting with test setups, logging issues, and helping refine supplemental test instructions.
- Design simple electrical fixtures, breakout cables, and test aids to support repeatable electrical testing and harness verification
Continuous Improvement- Identify opportunities to streamline electrical assembly steps, reduce rework, and increase test clarity.
- Support small CI initiatives such as reducing cable build times, improving harness routing consistency, or standardizing connector assembly workflows.
- Contribute to ECN/ECR updates for electrical components and drawings.
- Technical Breadth & Collaboration
- Interpret electrical schematics, PCBA drawings, harness assembly documentation, and avionics integration diagrams.
- Work with electro mechanical assemblies involving harnesses, connectors, LRUs, PCBs, avionics hardware, and simple structural components.
Required Skills/Qualifications:- Minimum of 3 months of industry experience as Manufacturing Engineer (Internship included)
- Ability to read and interpret electrical and electronic schematics, wiring diagrams, PCBA documentation, and connector/harness drawings.
- Experience supporting technicians on the production floor, including performing redlines and troubleshooting build issues.
- Familiarity with electrical hardware such as PCBs, wiring harnesses, connectors, avionics modules, and test equipment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and comfort working hands-on with hardware.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications:- Experience and training with Altium is not required, but will be considered a strong plus.
- Exposure to mechanical CAD for simple fixture design, preferrably SolidWorks.
- Exposure to Visio Professional.
- Experience with ATPs, electrical test workflows, or bench testing.
- Experience in regulated, low-volume high mix aerospace or defense manufacturing.
Education: - Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, or demonstrated equivalent skills.
Clearance Level Required: None.
Export Control / ITAR Requirement: This position requires access to information and technology subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms
Work Authorization Requirement: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment visa sponsorship.
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Working Conditions:
The diversity of work conditions may range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, such as a general office environment, to warehouse and other facilities.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
- Must have the ability to stoop, stand, climb, occasionally lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
- Involves movement between departments, floors, and worksites to facilitate work.
Salary: $85,000 - $104,000 annually
Salary depends on relevant work experience, education, training, essential skills, and/or other factors such as specialized or high-demand professions. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible for an annual bonus. The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of salary or annual bonus.
Benefits:Our benefits are DZYNE'ed for your overall health and financial wellness. DZYNE offers a comprehensive healthcare benefits package. Base dental, vision, life, accident, disability, and other core benefits are fully covered by DZYNE. DZYNE provides paid time off and paid holidays. Additionally, DZYNE offers a 401 (k) plan with an employer match and immediate vesting.
Some Final Notes The description gives you a sense of what the position involves but is not an exhaustive list. We are a growing and evolving team, which means your responsibilities may shift or expand overtime as new opportunities arise. Flexibility and curiosity are part of what makes our work exciting!
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Pay Range: $85,000 - $104,000 per year
