Description:
Chipton-Ross is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a contract opportunity in Palmdale, CA.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): •Must have an active secret clearance • Manufacturing assembly work instruction authoring • Aircraft sub-systems assembly and integration • Aircraft structures assembly • Hands-on production / shop floor support (Direct ownership and support of specific operations as well as interface with touch-labor employees) • Reviews of engineering technical drawings and models
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: •Performs in a collaborative environment to develop and author manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, fabrication, and material handling. •Leverages understanding of materials and processes to define operations procedures and build sequences to drive operational excellence. •Evaluates performance of equipment and tools to verify their efficiency and investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure operational excellence. •Provides input to product design regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques. •Works within a model based engineering environment (3DX). Position requires periodic travel.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): • PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software proficiency • On vehicle testing and troubleshooting of aircraft sub-systems • Jet engine integration, service and maintenance familiarity • Wire harness and interconnect installation/ integration • Aircraft fuel systems • Development/ protype/ first article, program support (new product introduction) • Metallic part machining working knowledge • 3DX, Catia V5 and Delmia software usage • Evaluation of designs with respect to design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA) considerations • Manufacturing assembly planning • Aviation Maintenance Experience, A & P license or similar • STEM type degree
REQUIRED EDUCATION: Accredited HSd/GED
WORK HOURS: Full-Time 4/10 work schedule
Job Number:
216131
Job Location:
Palmdale, CA
Rate:
Up to $110.00 DOE
Duration:
12 months
Input Date:
10/30/2025
Last Updated:
11/03/2025
Firm Name:
CHIPTON ROSS
Attention:
Danny Mulvihill
Address:
420 CULVER BLVD
City, State:
PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone:
310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone:
800/927-9318
Fax Phone:
310/414-7808
Email:dmulvihill@chiptonross.com Website:www.chiptonross.com
