Manufacturing Engineer - Tooling Jobs

Machina Labs

Location:
United States, Chatsworth

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

120000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Manufacturing Engineer plays a key role in creating the internal manufacturing procedures, specifications, documenting processes, and developing manufacturing methods that provides standard work in the Production Department. The Manufacturing Engineer will deploy continuous improvement methods leveraging lean methodologies to reduce waste.

Job Responsibility:

Design production-ready tooling: quick-change nests, soft jaws, vacuum plates, clamps, and AWS D17.1-informed weld fixtures (purge dams/manifolds, chill blocks, heat sinks, ceramic backing)
Establish datum strategies and poka-yoke features for foolproof loading, minimal distortion, and consistent weld penetration
Create robotic forming and welding fixtures (turntables/positioners, EOAT, torch mounts) with clear routing for cables, gas, and sensors
Produce fully-detailed SolidWorks models/drawings (weldments, sheet metal, configurations, exploded views, BOMs) to ASME Y14.5 with clean GD&T and tolerance stacks
Release tool designs through PDM/MRP, generate BOMs, routings, and standard work/work instructions for the floor
Run basic FEA/deflection checks (SolidWorks Simulation or equivalent) to validate stiffness and locate supports/clamps
Support build/prove-out: fit checks, on-floor tweaks, parameter windows, and design revisions via ECR/ECO
Source and manage outside fabricators/machine shops
verify capability, cost, and schedule
Maintain a tooling standards library (locating hardware, De-Sta-Co/pneumatic/hydraulic clamping, sensors, safety interlocks)

Requirements:

B.S. in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience)
3+ years designing fixtures/jigs for machining and/or welding in aerospace/defense or similar high-spec manufacturing
Expert SolidWorks: parts/assemblies, drawings, weldments, sheet metal, configurations, design tables, PDM
Strong GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and tolerance stack-up skills
designs that are CMM-friendly and inspection-ready
Practical knowledge of AWS D17.1 considerations (joint prep, purge, distortion control) and thin-wall metallic assemblies
Hands-on shop familiarity: machining processes, fastening, alignment, metrology (calipers, height gages, indicators), safe ergonomics
Comfortable releasing through MRP/ERP, generating BOMs, and writing clear work instructions
Must be a U.S. person as defined in ITAR and EAR

Nice to have:

Experience with robotic welding/forming fixtures, EOAT, positioners, and torch/nozzle accessibility
Materials know-how for tooling: aluminum, steel/SST, tool steels, etc.
Knowledge of vacuum work-holding, pneumatic/hydraulic clamping, prox/reed sensors, and safety interlocks
Exposure to AS9100/NADCAP

What we offer:

comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
PTO
Stock Options

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 10, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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