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Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Type: Direct Hire

Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA

Benefits: PTO, 401K, Medical, Dental and more

Salary Range: 100,000-135,000 with potential negotiation based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors

Interview Process: 1st-Phone Interview, 2nd- Final Onsite Interview

Responsibilities

• Manage daily workflow, staffing, equipment, and schedules to ensure optimal efficiency.

• Lead and support hiring, training, coaching, and performance management of team members.

• Troubleshoot machinery issues and work closely with maintenance to resolve problems.

• Identify, recommend, and implement improvements to enhance safety, quality, and productivity.

• Maintain adherence to Lean Manufacturing practices, 5S, and Continuous Improvement initiatives.

• Monitor and ensure product quality meets established standards.

• Drive and enforce a strong safety culture across the department.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• 5+ years of experience in blow molding, plastics, or packaging operations.

• 2+ years in a supervisory, lead, or management role.

• Solid technical and mechanical skills with a hands-on problem-solving approach

• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles

• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational abilities

• Bilingual in Spanish is a nice to have

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Why This Role Matters

At Mission Microwave, we don’t just build RF electronics- we engineer reliability, precision, and innovation into every product that leaves our floor. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll be at the center of that mission: optimizing processes, elevating quality, and enabling smooth new product launches. Your work ensures that our customers get the most dependable technology possible, while our teams benefit from smarter, more efficient production.

What You’ll Do

• Drive Process Excellence – Streamline operations to cut cycle times, reduce waste, and boost throughput.
• Launch New Products – Partner with R&D to translate designs into scalable, cost-effective manufacturing processes.
• Own Quality – Implement rigorous procedures that meet IPC, MIL-STD, ISO, and AS standards, while solving issues through root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Support Production – Troubleshoot issues, clear bottlenecks, and help teams hit aggressive delivery schedules.
• Strengthen the Supply Chain – Work with suppliers to improve quality, reduce costs, and ensure reliable performance.
• Document & Report – Keep process documentation, SOPs, and quality records airtight while delivering KPI reports to leadership.
• Champion Continuous Improvement – Lead initiatives that improve efficiency, reliability, and cost savings across the board.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Master’s a plus)
• 6+ years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience
• Deep knowledge of IPC 610, MIL-STD-883/750/1580, ISO & AS standards, and ESD procedures
• Expertise with small-to-medium RF parts, components, and assemblies
• Skilled in operations such as soldering, die attach, epoxy attach, machining, plating, PCBAs, and more
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM, Microsoft Office, and SAP (ERP/MRP systems experience preferred)
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills—backed by data, driven by logic
• Clear communicator, capable of collaborating across engineering, production, and leadership levels

What Success Looks Like

• New product launches run smoothly from lab to production floor.
• Quality issues are addressed quickly and permanently.
• Manufacturing processes are faster, leaner, and more reliable.
• Teams feel supported, suppliers are aligned, and customers notice the difference.

Why Join Us

This isn’t just another engineering role, it’s your opportunity to shape the future of high-reliability RF electronics. At Mission Microwave, you’ll be trusted with responsibility, empowered to innovate, and surrounded by people who care deeply about doing things right. If you thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment where your expertise directly impacts performance, this role is for you.

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBenefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Qualification:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Deburr Experience: power deburr/edge break tools
• Competent with the use of manual deburr tools (deburr knives, countersinks, files, etc.)
• Ability to interpret information and perform detailed deburr and edge break operations
• Strong mechanical and component assembly experience
• Production engine assembly or rebuilding experience
• CNC machinery experience
• Mechanical Inspection, ability to read blueprints and mechanical assembly experience
• Measuring equipment experience (e.g. Micrometers, calipers, gauge pins, go/no-go gauges, etc.)

Responsibilities:

• Complete all final manual operations and inspections prior to the delivery of manufactured components.
• Use hand tools and pneumatic tools effectively.
• Understand and work with sharp edges, blending, and deburring processes, especially in areas that cannot be machined.
• Wash and clean cylinder blocks, heads, tools, and other components as needed.
• Demonstrate basic mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Work with aluminum, steel, and other materials.
• Handle and finish cylinder blocks, heads, and small hand parts.

Job DescriptionJob Description

Position : Manufacturing Technician

Reports To: Manufacturing Supervisor

Position Summary: The Manufacturing Technician is responsible for performing various tasks related to the production of walk-in coolers. This role involves following standard operating procedures, ensuring high-quality output, and maintaining a safe and organized work environment. The Manufacturing Technician will work closely with other team members to meet production targets and contribute to the overall efficiency of the manufacturing process. You will interact with co-workers and supervisors in a culture of accountability that values velocity, transparency, and the free exchange of information and ideas.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assemble components and subassemblies according to production specifications and blueprints
• Operate and maintain machinery and tools used in the production process
• Ensure products are assembled correctly and meet quality standards
• Perform regular checks and maintenance on equipment to ensure proper functionality
• Report any quality issues or discrepancies to the Manufacturing Supervisor
• Adhere to all safety protocols and use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and comply with company policies and regulations
• Report any unsafe conditions or incidents to the appropriate supervisor
• Handle raw materials and components, including loading and unloading
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including routine cleaning and maintenance of equipment
• Assist with minor repairs and troubleshooting of production equipment
• Work collaboratively with other manufacturing employees and departments to achieve production goals
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors regarding production progress and issues.
• Participate in training and development programs to enhance skills and knowledge
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and suggest improvements to production processes
• Build pallets and crates as needed for shipments
• Must be willing to work overtime as business needs dictate
• Perform other duties as assigned including on other departments within the manufacturing process

Knowledge, Skills and Education:

• Knowledge and experience using hand and power tools (i.e. electric drill, jigsaw, metal snips, hammers, etc.)
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and machinery
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documents
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Good physical condition and ability to perform repetitive tasks
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Experience using measuring devices (imperial measuring system)
• Proficient in basic mathematical functions
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment is .

, Physical, and Travel Requirements :

• Verbal and written communication skills (Bilingual English/Spanish desirable)
• Extended periods of standing and performing repetitive movements
• Occasionally lifting weights of up to 50 pounds
• Located in daily commutable proximity to our Manufacturing Center in Azusa, California

Company Offered Benefits:

• Health, Vision, and Dental insurance plans
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with Company match

Our strength resides in the great people we hire from various backgrounds. If you share our values that everyone is our customer and every customer comes first, you will find a home at Arctic.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of , , , , , , gender and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of or any other federal, state or local protected class.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship and be able to pass a pre-employment background and drug screening.

One of our manufacturing clients is seeking Manufacturing Technicians to join their growing advanced assembly line for high-reliability magnetic components. The purpose of a Manufacturing Technician is to fabricate and/or assemble products for customers in the Space, Defense, Aerospace and High-Reliability industries. This is accomplished through machine or hand winding, soldering, molding, core-bonding, stamping/engraving and testing. As a Manufacturing Technician you will be assigned to Winding, Assembly, Molding, Hi-Reliability, or Testing as your primary area and as time and opportunity allow, will be cross-trained in other areas. This role is responsible for preparing equipment and the work area before each shift as well as follow schematics to assemble parts under a microscope. They must be able to interpret 2D electrical component drawings and manufacture parts per instructions with the ability to flag errors on the drawings and instructions.

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Required Skills & Experience

Production Experience
Electronics Experience

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Micro Assembly Experience
Soldering Experience
J Standard Certification

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician

For immediate consideration, please apply directly to this job posting AND email me at biacosta @actalentservices.com with the following:

1. Word copy of resume

2. 2-3 professional references

3. 4-5 brief bullet points highlighting technical qualifications

Job Description

Engage in moderate to complex assembly functions using mechanical skills along with a variety of hand tools and assembly fixtures. You will produce and inspect assemblies to ensure they conform to product specifications. A complete understanding of the Quality System and GMP is essential, along with thorough documentation of all assembly and test processes performed.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate to complex assembly tasks using mechanical skills.

• Utilize hand tools and assembly fixtures to produce assemblies.

• Inspect assemblies to ensure they meet product specifications.

• Adhere to established Quality System and GMP standards.

• Document all assembly and test processes accurately.

Essential Skills

• Experience in electro-mechanical assembly and prototype assembly.

• Proficiency in reading blueprints and understanding manufacturing processes.

• Familiarity with test engineering and document control.

• Experience with medical devices and quality management systems.

• Strong troubleshooting skills in engineering, R&D, mechanical, and electrical schematics.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 1-4 years of experience in the assembly of electromechanical or electro-pneumatical systems, or equivalent experience in a medical device or aerospace manufacturing environment.

• Ability to interpret and understand engineering drawings and follow assembly instructions.

• Proficiency in basic computer applications including MS Word and MS Excel.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain an orderly work cell.

Work Environment

Work hours are Monday to Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, with overtime as needed. You will work on the production/manufacturing floor of a company that focuses on designing and developing innovative respiratory products. The company has been in business for 8 years, employing 150 people, with 50 in manufacturing and 35 technicians. The production area includes 3 production lines with several stations where employees are cross-trained, each equipped with a touch screen. The company culture is collaborative and family-oriented, providing a long-term opportunity with direct hire potential.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Santa Ana, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $ - $ /yr.

3% Annual Bonus (base salary) Personal and Company Performance- Medical, Dental, and Vision (effective 1st of the month following start date)- 401k Participation with up to 3% company match (eligible 30 days following start date) - 2 weeks accrued Vacation a year*- 10 days accrued Sick Leave a year* - 10 Federal Holidays Observed a year- 1 Floating Holiday a year

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Santa Ana,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world's first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in May 2026. Our team is all-in , committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.

Vast is looking for a Manufacturing Coordinator, 1st Shift , reporting to the Manager, Manufacturing Operations, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.

This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located in our Long Beach location.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee, monitor, and facilitate the movement of components throughout the manufacturing process to ensure timely progression through our Vast locations.
• Coordinate the physical transfer of components across various stages including purchasing, receiving inspection, inventory, and relevant work centers.
• Coordinate outside processing of components and liaise with the purchasing team to ensure timely delivery.
• Support logistics operations by optimizing workflow staging as necessary.
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of system data in collaboration with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to align with demands and schedules.
• Generate and maintain reports highlighting requirements, milestones, and limitations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with schedulers, and managers to fulfill action requirements.
• Communicate effectively and escalate issues promptly across various platforms and to specific stakeholders.
• Escalate issues such as part shortages, purchase order delays, and discrepancies in BOM to relevant departments.
• Collaborate with engineers and the planning team on the release of runs.
• Follow schedules through effective planning and shortage management coordination

• 2+ years in a manufacturing environment.

• 2+ years of experience with MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• 2+ years of Smartsheet.
• Highly detail oriented and self starter.
• Forklift experience

• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones.
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted

• Manufacturing Coordinator I: $18.00 - $5.00
• Manufacturing Coordinator II: 21.00 - 30.00