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
Job Number:
217033
Job Location:
Hawthorne, CA
Rate:
Up to $50.00 DOE
Duration:
12 months
Input Date:
02/11/2026
Firm Name:
CHIPTON ROSS
Attention:
Emmanuel Morgan
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:emorgan@chiptonross.com Website:www.chiptonross.com
