Manufacturing Engineer

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.

You should be proficient in:

• Hydraulics Experience
• National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program (NADCAP)
• Hydraulic Systems & Components
• Aerospace Manufacturing