Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer at Zobility Manufacturing Engineer at Zobility in Riverside, California Posted in about 1 hour ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Manufacturing Engineer - Aerospace Development Program We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support an advanced aerospace development program focused on engine/nacelle hardware integration through prototype and first article build phases . This role will play a key part in transitioning designs from development into production-ready hardware while supporting manufacturing execution, build planning, and cross-functional integration activities. The ideal candidate brings strong aerospace manufacturing experience, hands-on build support expertise, and the ability to work closely with engineering, suppliers, and operations teams in a fast-paced development environment. Responsibilities Support manufacturing engineering activities across prototype, development, and first article build phases Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles to improve producibility, quality, and assembly efficiency Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation including BOMs, routings, work instructions, tooling requirements, and manufacturing plans Ensure alignment between engineering design and manufacturing execution through configuration management and change control Partner with engineering, supply chain, quality, and supplier teams to resolve manufacturing and integration issues Support tooling readiness, production planning, and manufacturing process validation activities Provide hands-on build support during hardware integration and first article assembly activities Troubleshoot manufacturing and assembly issues in real time and drive corrective actions Support supplier manufacturing coordination and build readiness reviews Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost, quality, and manufacturing efficiency Qualifications 8+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience within aerospace, aviation, or complex mechanical systems environments Strong knowledge of DFM, manufacturing processes, production readiness, and aerospace assembly practices Experience supporting prototype, NPI, development, or first article build programs Experience creating and managing BOMs, routings, work instructions, and manufacturing documentation Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, quality, and suppliers Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills Comfortable working in fast-paced development and build environments Ability to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally Preferred Qualifications Experience with CATIA, Teamcenter, SAP, Solumina, or Siemens NX Aerospace structures, nacelle, propulsion integration, or complex assembly experience Experience with metallic fabrication, composites, tooling, or assembly integration Prior experience supporting aircraft development, flight hardware, or advanced aerospace programs Education Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field•