Project Manufacturing Engineer

Project-Manufacturing Engineer

Figueroa St Los Angeles CA 90061

Onsite

Summary of Position:

• The Project / Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for managing manufacturing jobs from initial release through final delivery. This role serves as the primary engineering point of contact for assigned work orders, ensuring manufacturability, schedule adherence, quality compliance, and timely issue resolution throughout the production lifecycle. The position requires strong project management skills, cross-functional coordination, and hands-on manufacturing engineering experience in an aerospace and defense environment.
• The Project / Manufacturing Engineer owns assigned jobs end-to-end and works closely with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management to ensure successful execution

Key Performance Indictors:

• Own manufacturing jobs from kickoff through final shipment, serving as the primary engineering contact throughout the lifecycle
• Develop, review, and release manufacturing travelers, work instructions, routings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Coordinate cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Purchasing and Testing to ensure jobs progress on schedule
• Actively monitor work order status and identify risks related to schedule, material, tooling, or manufacturability
• Provide timely support to the production floor, resolving technical issues and clarifying documentation as needed
• Lead issue resolution related to manufacturing discrepancies, nonconformances, and build challenges
• Support and participate in MRB (Material Review Board) activities and dispositions
• Ensure ERP accuracy for work orders, BOMs, and engineering changes
• Drive jobs to completion by removing obstacles, coordinating resources, and escalating issues when required
• Communicate regularly with management on job status, risks, and corrective actions
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, improve flow, and increase manufacturing efficiency

Qualifications and Experience:

Technical Skills:

• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings
• Solid understanding of cable assemblies and electro-mechanical manufacturing processes
• Familiarity with aerospace and military standards and regulated manufacturing environments
• Experience creating and maintaining manufacturing documentation (travelers, work instructions, BOMs)
• Experience supporting production floor activities and resolving manufacturing issues

Project & Systems Skills:

• Proven experience managing multiple jobs or projects simultaneously
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Experience working within an ERP system for work orders, BOMs, and revisions
• Experience participating in MRB activities and structured problem solving

Software Experience (Preferred):

• ERP systems (experience required; specific system training provided)
• MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• AutoCAD, Visio, or similar tools for technical documentation

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Aerospace, or similar)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering or project engineering role
• Prior experience in aerospace, defense, or other regulated manufacturing environments strongly preferred

Professional Characteristics:

• Strong ownership mentality and ability to push jobs to completion
• Clear and effective communication skills across engineering, production, and management
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-mix manufacturing environment
• Proactive problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset
• Able to balance technical detail with schedule and execution priorities

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends as required
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English

Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support.

Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.To learn more, please visit https://dexian.com/.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.