Manufacturing Engineer - Sheet Metal

📍 Location: The Greater Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, CA (Onsite) If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity or beginning the interview process, feel free to connect directly via LinkedIn: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ra... Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Sheet Metal Forming An advanced aerospace and propulsion company is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to help establish and scale internal sheet metal forming capabilities focused on high-performance turbine and propulsion hardware. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in highly technical, fast-paced development environments and enjoys building manufacturing processes from the ground up. The position will focus heavily on advanced forming methods for thin-wall aerospace materials, including superalloys and other high-temperature metals used in demanding thermal and structural applications. The ideal candidate combines deep process knowledge with strong practical engineering instincts around tooling, equipment selection, manufacturability, and prototype-to-production execution. Responsibilities Lead the development and scaling of advanced sheet metal manufacturing processes including forming, rolling, spinning, stamping, and deep drawing Establish new in-house manufacturing capabilities from concept through production readiness Design and refine tooling, fixtures, dies, and process workflows for complex aerospace-grade components Collaborate closely with design, manufacturing, and test teams to improve manufacturability, quality, cost, and performance Develop process parameters, validation methods, quality controls, and work instructions to ensure repeatable production outcomes Integrate supporting operations such as heat treatment, laser cutting, welding, and finishing into complete manufacturing workflows Drive rapid iteration and troubleshooting through hands-on experimentation, process optimization, and root-cause analysis Support prototype builds, first-article development, and transition into scalable production environments Evaluate equipment needs and help determine which processes should be internalized versus outsourced Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, or related field preferred 5+ years of hands-on experience in sheet metal manufacturing, forming, tooling, or process development Strong experience with one or more of the following: Metal spinning Stamping Rolling Deep drawing Press forming Tooling or die design Experience working with advanced aerospace materials such as Inconel, titanium, stainless steel, nickel alloys, or other high-temperature superalloys Strong understanding of material behavior during forming operations including spring-back, thinning, tearing, wrinkling, and heat-affected distortion Experience developing manufacturing processes from scratch, including tooling selection, process qualification, and production ramp CAD/CAM proficiency using tools such as NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, Fusion 360, or similar platforms Ability to work onsite in a highly collaborative engineering and manufacturing environment Preferred Experience Aerospace, propulsion, gas turbine, turbomachinery, or high-performance thermal system manufacturing experience Experience with combustors, exhaust systems, hot-section hardware, or thin-wall formed assemblies Knowledge of thermal processing operations including annealing, stress relief, and solution heat treatment Familiarity with aerospace quality standards, first-article inspection, and production qualification processes Experience working in startup, skunkworks, R&D, or rapid-development manufacturing environments Exposure to ERP, MES, or PLM systems such as Teamcenter, Odoo, or similar tools Hands-on experience selecting manufacturing equipment, designing tooling strategies, or scaling new fabrication capabilities What Makes This Opportunity Unique This is not a traditional production support role. The company is building a critical internal manufacturing capability and is looking for someone who can take ownership of the process end-to-end. You’ll have the opportunity to influence equipment selection, tooling strategy, manufacturing workflows, and long-term production scalability while working closely with a highly technical engineering team developing advanced propulsion hardware. The environment is highly hands-on, collaborative, and focused on rapid iteration and technical problem-solving. Additional Information Competitive compensation and equity package Comprehensive healthcare coverage PTO flexibility Relocation assistance may be available Due to export control requirements, candidates must qualify as U.S. persons 📍 Location: The Greater Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, CA (Onsite) To learn more or express interest, connect directly via LinkedIn: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ra...