A leading aerospace manufacturer, Woodward , is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join its growing engineering team in Santa Clarita. This is a contract opportunity through December 2027 , offering the chance to work on high-reliability aerospace products while driving manufacturing excellence, improving production processes, and collaborating with experienced engineering professionals in a fast-paced, innovative environment. What's in It for You as a Manufacturing Engineer?

Compensation:

$85,000

• $136,000 per year, depending on experience (DOE). Own and improve manufacturing processes
• Take ownership of production processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives that have a measurable impact on quality, efficiency, and throughput. Work on complex aerospace products
• Support the manufacture of highly engineered, mission-critical components used in demanding aerospace applications. Develop your technical expertise
• Gain hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing, SPC, APQP, DFMA, process optimization, and advanced manufacturing technologies. Join a collaborative engineering team
• Partner with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams on meaningful projects where your ideas are encouraged and your contributions make a difference.

Must-Have Requirements for the Manufacturing Engineer Bachelor's degree in Engineering or 8+ years of equivalent Manufacturing Engineering experience. Previous experience as a Manufacturing Engineer within aerospace, defense, automotive, medical device, or another precision manufacturing environment. Experience developing, improving, and supporting manufacturing processes in a production environment. Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work cross-functionally. Nice-to-Have Skills for the Manufacturing Engineer Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC), Cp/Cpk, or process capability analysis. Knowledge of APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, or other quality tools. Experience with DFMA (Design for Manufacturability & Assembly). Familiarity with root cause analysis techniques such as 5 Whys or Fishbone. Experience creating manufacturing documentation, work instructions, or SOPs. If you're a Manufacturing Engineer looking for a new challenge and would like to have a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please reach out with our consultant; Rabeel.imrane@rps-recruitment.com, +16266308659.

Pay:

$91,200.00

• $140,000.

00 per year

Work Location:

In person