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👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Aerospace (Military Flight Controls).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level Manufacturing Engineer I role supports manufacturing and assembly activities for flight-control products at the confidential client’s East Irvine facility. Working under direct supervision, you will assist engineering and production teams to improve processes, ensure product quality, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Assist in planning and designing manufacturing process flow, equipment, and tooling for new and existing products
• Support process-improvement projects to raise efficiency, yield, safety, and reduce cost
• Provide engineering design support and feedback to senior engineers to optimize manufacturability
• Help ensure processes comply with applicable technical and regulatory standards
• Investigate nonconformances and recommend corrective actions to resolve quality issues
• Test and document new manufacturing methods, jigs, fixtures, and assembly layouts
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to meet production and quality goals

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What We’re Looking For

The confidential client seeks candidates who can apply core engineering concepts and contribute to a manufacturing team in a highly regulated aerospace environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (0–2 years’ experience)
• Understanding of core engineering principles and a systematic analytical approach to problem solving
• Familiarity with continuous-improvement methods (e.g., process mapping, JIT, pull systems)
• Working knowledge of CAD/CAM systems and comfort using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Working knowledge of GD&T (geometric dimensioning & tolerancing)
• Basic familiarity with data structures / database programming and data analysis
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to work collaboratively with production, quality, and engineering teams

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Compensation & Benefits

The confidential client provides a competitive total rewards package.

• Pay range: $70,890 — $117,300 per year (posted range)
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match (100% of first 5% of pay) and defined-contribution retirement contribution (3% of pay)
• Tuition reimbursement, career development, paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays
• Additional voluntary and supplemental benefits (identity protection, legal support, pet wellness, etc.)

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Additional Details

• This role is subject to U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.
• The confidential client maintains a drug-free workplace; applicants may be subject to drug testing consistent with applicable state law.

Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind.
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