Manufacturing Engineer

Butler America Aerospace L.L.C.
$75.00 - $90.00 / hr
sick time, 401(k)
United States, California, Chula Vista
Jul 21, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer Location: Chula Vista, CA Job ID: #72897 Pay Range: $75-90 an hour 12 month contract Description: The Manufacturing Engineer supports production operations by developing, optimizing, and maintaining manufacturing processes, tools, and workflows. This role ensures products are built efficiently, safely, and in compliance with quality, cost, and delivery targets while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing environment. ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Manufacturing Processes Supported Manual Assembly: Utilizes standard assembly jigs (non-automated) with typical tolerances of +/- .030. Precision Machining: 5-axis milling and NC turning for aluminum and stainless-steel components. Composites Manufacturing: Fabrication of carbon fiber details and honeycomb structure assemblies. Required Tools & Software CAD: CATIA V5 PLM: Siemens Teamcenter ERP: SAP Continuous Improvement & Quality Standards Methodologies: Lean Manufacturing principles and Kaizen events. Standards & Controls: ASME Y14.5?2018 (GD&T), PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), and AS9100 quality compliance alongside customer-specific requirements. Qualifications & Experience Experience: 5+ years in manufacturing engineering preferred. Key Day-to-Day Responsibilities Design & Producibility: Evaluate designs during reviews to resolve producibility issues and define tooling philosophy. Process Planning: Develop Manufacturing Bills of Materials (MBOMs), work instructions, and standard operating procedures. Procurement: Issue purchase orders for tooling and necessary manufacturing equipment. Production Support: Provide hands-on shop floor support to troubleshoot assembly and machining issues. US Citizen Benefits provided: 401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. Butler evaluates applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The Butler America Aerospace, LLC. EEO Policy Statement and "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here: Applicant and Employee Notices. Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at accommodations@butler.com.