Senior Manufacturing Engineer Job at Singularity Defense, Gardena, CA

  • Singularity Defense
  • Gardena, CA

Job Description

Senior Manufacturing EngineerWe are a stealth-mode Aerospace & Defense startup headquartered in Gardena, CA. Our founding team hails from SpaceX, Anduril, and Lockheed Martin, and we are backed by Joint Staff-level military leadership and top-tier Silicon Valley rms. We're assembling a high urgency team committed to moving fast, solving hard problems, and defending what matters most. With a world-class business development & leadership team already in place, we are well positioned to capitalize on already overwhelming demand.Role OverviewAs our Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you'll own the integrity of the production process from prototype to full-rate manufacturing. You will be the connective tissue between design, manufacturing, and quality—ensuring that our builds are repeatable, efficient, and reliable. You'll play a critical role in developing robust manufacturing processes, executing quality assurance strategies, and continuously improving product reliability in a mission-critical environment.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and optimize manufacturing workflows, tooling, and fixtures.Design custom fixtures and assembly aids to improve safety, efficiency, and consistency.Create build documentation including work instructions, travelers, and visual aids.Work hands-on with technicians, assemblers, and engineers on the floor to streamline builds and resolve issues in real-time.Partner with contract manufacturers and internal teams to scale production.Participate directly in prototype and production builds to validate processes, tooling, and assembly instructions.Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (RCAs and CAPAs) for production failures or field returns.Collaborate with design engineering to incorporate DFM/DFA best practices and ensure design-for-reliability.Who You AreYou thrive in ambiguity and enjoy solving hard problems with limited resources.You're equally comfortable on the manufacturing floor and in design review meetings.You believe quality and speed are not mutually exclusive.You take ownership and drive continuous improvement without waiting for permission.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or similar technical field).7+ years of experience in manufacturing, quality, or reliability engineering—preferably in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability hardware environments.Proficient in 3D CAD design using SolidWorks, Creo, or similar tools—experience designing fixtures, tooling, and assembly aids is a strong plus.Hands-on experience with mechanical/electromechanical system builds and test setups.Solid understanding of DFM/DFA, root cause analysis, FMEA/PFMEA, SPC, and other reliability and quality methodologies.Familiarity with quality standards and systems such as AS9100, ISO 9001, or MIL-STD compliance.Comfortable working across ERP/MRP and PLM systems (e.g., NetSuite, Odoo, Arena).Strong communication skills and a bias toward action—able to thrive in a fast-paced, build-focused environment.ITAR REQUIREMENTS:To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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