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Precision Clean-Line Engineering Lead

Impulse· Manufacturing
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Redondo Beach$135k - $165kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Lead the development and scale of a precision cleaning operation to support growing aerospace/manufacturing needs, establishing processes, equipment, staffing, training, and department infrastructure while driving safety, quality, throughput, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Build and lead the Precision Cleaning team
  • Establish standardized cleaning processes, work instructions, and SOPs
  • Generate high-quality technical documentation such as engineering test plans, work instructions, equipment specifications, and qualification reports
  • Work directly with precision cleaning technicians and engineers to create and maintain training programs, competency matrices, and certification requirements
  • Identify and implement precision cleaning equipment, tooling, chemicals, fixtures, and infrastructure needed to scale the department
  • Collaborate with internal customers (Manufacturing, Quality, & Design) to ensure hardware is processed per design intent
  • Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives within the precision cleaning operation
  • Collaborate with EHS to ensure and adhere to job safety principles
  • Create a long-term roadmap for the Precision Cleaning Department, including personnel, equipment, facility, and process capability

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or related field
  • 5+ years of demonstrated experience in precision cleaning, contamination control, or related manufacturing processes, preferably within aerospace, space, defense, semiconductor, or other high-reliability industries
  • Hands-on experience developing, implementing, and maintaining precision cleaning processes for aerospace materials, components, and hardware

Skills

Required:Engineering fundamentalsCleaning process development

Benefits

  • long-term incentives, in the form of stock options
  • medical, vision & dental coverage
  • access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Last updated Sep 3, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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