Manufacturing Engineer

AXILLON AEROSPACE is a leading provider of complex, highly engineered composite and polymer solutions for demanding commercial and defense applications. Comprised of six, purpose-built centers of excellence throughout the USA and Mexico, each strategically focused on serving specific markets across aerospace engines and airframes, as well as munitions, radomes, antennas and fuel containment. Learn more at

The Manufacturing Engineer 1 is responsible for the activities associated with planning, development, implementation and maintenance of manufacturing methods, processes and operations for existing composite aerospace products and assemblies. This includes ensuring the effective use of materials, equipment, and personnel in producing quality products that meet customer requirements at minimum costs.

The Manufacturing Engineer 1 implements, and maintains methods, operation sequences and processes in the manufacture and fabrication of parts which will include the estimation of manufacturing costs, time standards and the ability to recommend tooling and process requirements for new and existing products.

The ME1 acts as a liaison with internal and external customers in releasing new processes, and works with the production lead to ensure efficient manufacturing operations. Additionally, the ME1 will provide high level technical expertise to integrated product team members for technical calculations, design and analysis functions, technical report writing, presentations and other engineering functions as required.

• Technical design and Engineering responsibility for identified or assigned program tasks.
• Conceptual composite molding and fabrication process flow and associated generation of CAD parts, assemblies, and drawings as required to support production tooling for molding, assembly, and inspection. Implement and review of production tooling and fixtures.
• Create production planning in Made 2 Manage ERP system, Item Masters, Bill of Materials, Routers, etc. Daily interaction with Focus factory manager and Production lead to establish clear lines of communication and define technical tasks and provide status updates. Interfacing with Engineering Director when high risk items are needing additional consultation to reduce manufacturing risk.
• Seeks the guidance from Senior Manufacturing Engineers and/ or Director of Engineering for creation of work instructions, travelers, designs, material selections, and inspection prior to implementation.
• Supports production processes research and selection of equipment, vendors and consultants that might be required for task resolution Identify, maintain, and control of production processes through SPC and data analysis of KPI’s.
• Provide root cause and corrective action for out-of-control processes in support of AS9100 and NADCAP requirements.

Education : B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Industrial Engineering

Experience : 0-2 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a manufacturing environment. Any experience with layup, molding, machining, and inspection of composite materials is a plus.

• Understands processing techniques such as compression molding, RTM, autoclave and out of autoclave
• Working knowledge of GD&T via ASME Y14.5-2018
• Self-starter with excellent time management skills and ability to establish objectives and specify the strategies and actions to achieve these objectives
• Is able to be a integral team member, yet also be able to function independently
• Be able to make technical, data-driven decisions and execute with Senior ME or management support
• Uses logic to analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons or facts from data to draw conclusions Understand, follow and adhere to corporate Quality Management System on a daily basis.
• Experience with machine shop practices and CNC programming Mechanically able to assemble and disassemble parts and assemblies
• Knowledge of data acquisition systems to record temperature, position, and pressure organized, self-motivated, strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple duties set priorities and follow tasks through completion
• Capable of working in an environment in which demands and priorities change based on customer requests

• Previous internship experience with an aerospace composite molding manufacture in an Engineering role.
• Experience with continuous fiber and high temperature thermoset resin systems
• Experience with NADCAP quality management system requirements for composite molding and bonding
• Computer CAD software skills:
  Solid Works 2021, NX, and Surfcam
• Experience with Minitab, Made to Manage (or other ERP systems), and ply nesting software (Cutworks, Patternsmith, NS2, etc.)

Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business…