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Marvin Engineering Company lists this SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER (Aerospace & Defense) opportunity in inglewood, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER (Aerospace & Defense)
Date: Aug 7, 2026
Location:
Inglewood, CA, US, 90302
Company: Marvin Land Systems
FLSA Status: Exempt
Pay Range: $120,000 - $155,000
Salary is based on experience, skills, and education
This position is 100% onsite
The Marvin Group is a Strategic Partner for Global Alternate Mission Equipment and Sustainment
The Marvin Group, a leading defense contractor, plays a crucial role in the development and manufacturing of various systems for military aerospace and vehicles. Based in Southern California near the Los Angeles International Airport, The Marvin Group consists of Marvin Engineering (MEC), Marvin Test Solutions (MTS) and Marvin Land Systems (MLS). Marvin Engineering designs and produces military Alternate Mission Equipment. Marvin Test Solutions designs and manufactures armament Test Equipment. Marvin Land Systems specializes in the design and build of power and thermal management systems. For over 60 years we have maintained “A Tradition of Excellence”, serving as a trusted source for our unwavering commitment to supporting all branches of the Department of Defense and our global allies. Our collaboration extends across a diverse array of programs and platforms, including major military prime contractors such as Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon.
SCOPE:
This position requires a background in Mil-DoD and aerospace manufacturing with a major emphasis on mechanical and electro-mechanical components and assemblies. The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing / machining of large metallic components, electromechanical components and some casting, machining and metal finishing experience is desired.
This position entails breaking down Mil-DoD and customer engineering requirements per drawing to create manufacturing planning, bills of material (BOM), design tooling/fixtures, liaison with manufacturing personnel to improve processes, troubleshoot assembly, machining and test problems, and reduce the time and cost to manufacture products with the implementation of time saving measures while ensuring the quality, integrity and certification properties of products manufactured is maintained or improved. Must be flexible and be able to work in a fast-paced environment in groups or individually. Ideal candidate should also preferably possess commensurate design experience of mechanical components and assemblies to handle the requirements of this role when needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support Production to ensure products are built to specifications and engineering documents
Provide feedback to improve product design for ease of manufacturing, optimization of cost, and time to manufacture product
Prepare engineering changes as required to support manufacturing and quality of parts produced
Identify and if necessary, design and deploy tooling to aid in production processes
Ensure standardization and compliance to engineering, customer and company specification for processes employed in production
Work directly with the company/customer representative to determine needs in product repairs, complaints analysis and user interface Provide assembler/operator training and contribute to the development of support materials as required
Reviews and approves assigned controlled documents (e.g., work instructions, quality specifications, engineering specifications, procedures, and validations protocols)
Ensures that product documentation is in accordance with Quality System requirements
Support MRB activities
Support development and changes of all manufacturing documentation including Bill of Materials, drawings, technical specifications, route sheets, work instructions, test procedures, and all other as applicable
Interact with cross functional team including manufacturing, engineering, materials, quality and vendors as required
Provide design engineering support to mechanical engineers or product design activities as necessary including components & sub-assemblies design, drafting and tolerancing, product cost analysis, etc. as required
SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Aerospace Engineering
10+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience
A background in Mil-DoD and aerospace manufacturing with a major emphasis on mechanical and electro-mechanical components and assemblies is required
CAD experience preferably in Creo/ProE
Knowledge of manufacturing techniques and use of machinery including casting, machining, sheet metal fabrication and metal finishing
Knowledge in design of jigs and tooling used for assembly of the final product
Experience writing work instructions, manuals and training instructions
Must have knowledge of fixtures, materials, and metals processing, including Heat Tread and Coatings for aerospace, auto, medical type requirements
Must be able to perform basic measurement and inspection processes
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience in creation of Manufacturing Planning for product realization
Must have experience with MIL-STD documents, reading and interpretation of GD&T and ASME Y14.5
Must be able to write engineering reports that include analysis and results
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of Microsoft products is essential
Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Hands on knowledge or experience with HVAC and diesel engine systems is a plus
ERP System experience specially SAP is a plus
SALARY RANGE:
$120,000 - $155,000 (based on skills, education, and experience)
This position must meet export control compliance requirements. All applicants must be “U.S. persons” within the meaning of ITAR, as defined: a U.S. Citizen, a lawful permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.
The Marvin Group is an EEO/Disability/Vets Employer.
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Worksite address
inglewood, CA, 90397, US
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