Engineering Development Mechanic

Description:
Chipton-Ross is seeking 7 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.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
• 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.
• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
• Certifications (A&P), specialty training or equivalent experience are desirable.

REQUIRED EDUCATION
Education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. high school diploma/GED).

WORK HOURS
FULL TIME/FIRST SHIFT; 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

ADDITIONAL
Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.
 
Job Number: 217047
Job Location: Huntington Beach, CA
Rate: Up to $29.25 DOE
Duration: 12 Months
Input Date: 02/12/2026
Last Updated: 02/12/2026
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
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