Manufacturing Engineer - Space - LA The Role We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and scale manufacturing processes for space solar hardware. This role will focus on process development, tooling design, automation, quality systems, and production readiness in a busy aerospace manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is highly hands-on, process-oriented, and motivated to improve manufacturing efficiency, quality, and throughput while supporting rapid product iteration and scale-up. Responsibilities Develop, validate, and optimize manufacturing processes, tooling, and production techniques for high-rate hardware manufacturing Design precision tooling and fixtures to improve assembly accuracy, reduce variability, and minimize production cycle time Implement automation solutions to improve repeatability and scalability across manufacturing lines Collaborate closely with design engineering teams to drive design-for-manufacturing (DFM) improvements Support transition of products from development into production by documenting stable and repeatable manufacturing processes Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related technical discipline 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, process development, or production engineering (internship and academic project experience considered) Preferred Qualifications Experience working in high-rate or mixed-value-stream manufacturing environments Familiarity with mechanical assembly processes, production testing, root-cause analysis, and failure analysis methodologies Experience developing or improving weld processes and weld inspection methods, including automated systems Exposure to aerospace, space systems, or other high-reliability hardware industries Benefits Salary and equity compensation package based on experience Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage Paid time off Due to the confidential nature of this search, company details will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process. Apply today!