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Manufacturing Process Engineer Level 2

Singularity Defense Corp· Manufacturing
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Gardena, CA$125k - $180kfull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Manufacturing Process Engineer with a strong background in developing special processes to bridge mechanical design and production ramp for metallic, structural systems. Focus on trade-studies, DFМ, and bringing up internal manufacturing capabilities; establish process control standards and test criteria; execute CapEx for product launch and ramp.

Responsibilities

  • Develop manufacturing processes to enable low cost, high reliability systems with close partnership with designers
  • Own the bring-up of internal manufacturing processes including welding, fastening, adhesive dispense and cure, coatings, heat treatments, assembly, etc
  • Establish company standards for controlling manufacturing processes in production and the associated test requirements necessary to ensure product life expectancy
  • Co-develop product requirements to drive business direction in CapEx and make vs buy strategies
  • Create detailed models and engineering drawings in SOLIDWORKS
  • Conduct rigorous testing and iteration cycles to ensure reliability and robust performance across all environments and operational scenarios
  • Continuously develop manufacturing processes to achieve high-rate, high-yield, and dependable production
  • Establish and manage an effective product lifecycle, from supply chain sourcing through final assembly and integration, balancing cost efficiency, production complexity, and quality standards; closely coordinate with partner teams to develop and operate an optimized in-house manufacturing line

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering or a related technical discipline
  • 3-10 years of hands-on project experience developing manufacturing processes
  • Experience with trade-studies to direct business decisions through development campaigns
  • Proficient in 3D CAD (SOLIDWORKS preferred)
  • Familiarity with different welding, fasteners, and special processes and the associated qualifications for different materials and different production rates
  • Ability to manage large assembly models and drawings
  • Solid understanding and application of GD&T, mechanical engineering fundamentals, and failure modes of complex mechanical systems
  • Prior ownership of a complex manufacturing process with knowledge of how to introduce a process from scratch into production
  • Familiarity with manufacturing processes and how to design for manufacturability
  • Exposure to a variety of production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment (motion systems, dispense systems, temperature controllers, laser distance sensors, injection molders, die casters, etc.)
  • Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills

Skills

Required:Manufacturing process developmentSOLIDWORKSTrade-studiesGD&T

Benefits

  • Healthcare
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • 401k
  • Lunch
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Singularity Defense Corp

Singularity is answering humanity’s call to engineer counter-weapon systems at scale. We build to protect people on the battlefield and at home.

counter-weapon systemsair defensesoftware & GNCbuild to protect peopledeploymentmanufacturingtest engineeringembedded software
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