Manufacturing Process Engineer

Who We Are

Precision Advanced Manufacturing is a Southern California-based manufacturer of complex, high-tolerance components and assemblies. We specialize in CNC machining, fabrication, laser & waterjet cutting, and integrated builds for mission-critical applications.

Role Summary

• Begin by owning Sales Material Engineering: translate customer PO, prints and specifications into material condition, size and quantity required for production.

• Primary role expands into Process Manufacturing Engineering: defining how parts will be manufactured from raw material through finished product.

• Hands-on manufacturing role requiring practical engineering judgment, strong blueprint/spec interpretation and cross functional engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Own Material Engineering Contract Review / material take-off

• Define material spec/condition, starting size, quantity and Material Masters in JobBOSS²

• Develop the manufacturing process from customer prints, specifications and Quality requirements

• Create routers and travelers defining the manufacturing sequence for complex Aerospace and Defense components in a timely, cost-efficient manner

• Define outside processes (Heat Treat, Plating, Grinding, NDT, etc.) and required quality inspection

• Determine required machining operations, equipment/ processes, (Mill, Turn, Fab, Deburr, Assy, etc.)

• Work directly with Sales, Estimating, Operations, Quality, Planning, and Purchasing to resolve process issues

Requirements & Qualifications

Required

• 1-3 Yrs experience manufacturing process planning / engineering in precision machine shop environment

• Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent experience

• Strong blueprint reading, GD&T, knowledge of machining processes and raw materials

• Practical, detail-oriented engineering decision making

• On-site in Anaheim, CA

Preferred

• Aerospace / Defense and CNC machining experience

• JobBOSS² / MRP experience