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Senior Manufacturing Engineering, Machining

northwoodspace· Engineering
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Torrance, CA$104k - $130kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Machining) to establish and scale in-house machining capability for high-performance hardware used in satellite communications ground stations. Combines hands-on machining/CAM with strategic capability build-out, including equipment selection, shop layout, fixturing, programming, operator training, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Own the roadmap to establish and scale an internal machine shop: capability definition, machine selection, procurement, and commissioning.
  • Source, evaluate, and purchase CNC machines and supporting equipment (workholding, tooling, metrology, material handling), balancing floor space, budget, throughput, and scalability.
  • Coordinate machine delivery, rigging, utilities, installation, acceptance testing, and ongoing maintenance strategy.
  • Design the machine shop layout, workflows, and safety/operational standards (material flow, tool control, inspection flow, chip/coolant management).
  • Design and validate machining fixtures and workholding for repeatability, speed, and part quality.
  • Create, own, and maintain CAM programs and machining documentation: setups, tool lists, inspection plans, and standardized work.
  • Run machines as needed to unblock development/production and to prove out new processes and programs.

Qualifications

  • 4–6+ years of experience working with machined components in a manufacturing engineering, CNC programming, CNC machining, or closely related role.
  • Demonstrated experience with fixture/workholding design and bringing repeatable machining processes into production.
  • Strong CAM programming experience (e.g., Fusion, Mastercam, NX CAM, etc.) and practical understanding of feeds/speeds, tooling, and setup strategy.
  • Comfortable operating in a hands-on environment: proving out programs on the floor, debugging issues, and iterating quickly.

Skills

Required:CNC programmingFixture/workholding design
Nice to have:CAD for fixturing/tooling designGD&T and inspection planning

Benefits

  • equity
  • comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • flexible spending accounts
  • flexible time off
  • 10 or more paid holidays per year
  • retirement savings plans
  • opportunities for professional development
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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