Engineering Development Mechanic

Description:
Chipton-Ross is seeking 5 Engineering Development Mechanics for a contract opportunity in Huntington Beach, CA.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
• Technical diploma, associate degree, or equivalent experience in aircraft maintenance, machine trades, or manufacturing technologies.
• Experience with composites, titanium, sheet metal, riveting, fastening, wiring, tubing, and basic machining. Familiarity with drawings, blueprints, and technical data.
• Use of tooling: torque wrenches, countersinks, drills, deburring tools, and calibrated equipment.
• Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and good communication with engineers and teammates.
• Certifications (A&P), specialty training or equivalent experience.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Engineering Development Mechanic supports building activities for mechanical assemblies, heavy structure drill out, bonding, fastener installation, assembling components and wire harness installations. Typical work includes building, modifying, installing, troubleshooting, and repairing components and structural assemblies used in production of product lines. The role bridges hands-on mechanical work and executes planned work through work orders, designs, computer models, processes and procedures. Work statement is a non-managerial role, non-leadership role.Duties may include (but are not limited to):
• Fabricate, assemble, and using standard hand/power tools and precision instruments.
• Maintain accurate buyoffs of completed work, inspections, and non-conformances.
• Collaborate with engineers to suggest design changes and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, quality standards, and configuration control.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Accredited education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 15 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+13 years' related work experience, 19 years' related work experience, etc.).

WORK HOURS
FULL TIME/FIRST SHIFT; 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
 
Job Number: 216720
Job Location: Huntington Beach, CA
Rate: Up to $106.35 DOE
Duration: 12 Months
Input Date: 01/16/2026
Firm Name: CHIPTON ROSS
Attention: Juan Saldarriaga
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: jsaldarriaga@chiptonross.com
Website: www.chiptonross.com
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