194 Manufacturing jobs in Torrance
Manufacturing Coordinator
Posted 6 days ago
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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
Salary Range: California
18- 30 USD
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast's ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a "U.S. person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Manufacturing Technician
Posted 16 days ago
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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.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy:
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.
Manufacturing Engineer

Posted 11 days ago
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**Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer**
**Job location: Torrance, CA**
**Salary: $82,000-$5,000/yr**
Stellant Systems Inc. (Stellant) currently has an opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to join the team in the space Traveling Wave Tube (TWT) group at our Torrance, California location. In this position you will support production, development and continuous improvement efforts related to the manufacturing of TWTs, specifically the vacuum envelope. Stellant's industry leading space TWT & LTWTAs support a variety of spacecraft mission needs with over 4700 modern TWTs in orbit and 290 million operating hours. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for development, documentation, training, and technical support in key processes utilized to manufacture a TWTs. You will also develop an expertise in several unique manufacturing practices utilized to build space TWT. The role is heavily production lead, with focus on delivery targets to meet space program needs. Your work may be in a variety of technical and operational disciplines to perform general troubleshooting, root cause analysis (RCA), develop manufacturing process improvements and design upgrades.
**Responsibilities**
+ Observe, evaluate and troubleshoot existing production problems
+ Develop an overarching understanding of the manufacturing processes that go into TWT vacuum hardware
+ Support operations personnel on day-to-day production needs
+ Support program management on technical issues and customer relations
+ Work as a key member of a multidisciplinary engineering team to develop or troubleshoot designs to meet performance, cost and schedule metrics
+ Specify components and/or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications
+ Communicate effectively with vendors, customers, and other Stellant personnel
+ Perform modeling and design engineer tasks on current or future products
**Qualifications**
+ Minimum of 2 years of relevant engineering experience. An advanced degree in a relevant field can be considered sufficient experience in lieu of professional experience. Other qualifications that will enable you to perform successfully in this position include:
+ Hands on manufacturing engineer experience preferred
+ Support of space or aerospace hardware preferred
+ Experience working with engineering drawings
+ Experience writing assembly instructions or equivalent
+ Understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles a plus
+ Effective verbal and written communication skills are needed, with experience presenting to internal and/or external customers a plus
+ Must be able to work well in a team environment and with individuals from a variety of areas within the company (such as program managers, engineers from multiple disciplines, and operations staff)
+ A bachelor's degree in physics or an engineering discipline is required. A master's degree in one of these disciplines a plus
+ Computer programming skills a plus
+ Previous experience in root cause analysis efforts a bonus
+ Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications is necessary
_Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information._
**Stellant Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.**
**To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (e.g. Green Card holder), or a protected individual as defined by the International Traffic in Arm Regulations (ITAR).**
**Job Locations** _US-CA-Torrance_
**ID** _ _
**Category** _Engineering_
**Position Type** _Regular Full-Time_
**Union** _No_
**Min** _USD 82,000.00/Yr._
**Max** _USD 95,000.00/Yr._
**Work Environment** _Onsite_
Stellant Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.
Manufacturing Technician
Posted 17 days ago
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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.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: and Requirements
Production Experience
Electronics Experience Micro Assembly Experience
Soldering Experience
J Standard Certification
Manufacturing Engineer

Posted 17 days ago
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**Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer**
**Job Location: Torrance, CA**
**Salary: $90,000-$15,000/yr**
We are seeking a motivated engineer with hands-on experience in chip and wire assembly to play a critical role in leading the relocation of our L-CAMP line from Folsom, CA to Torrance, CA. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine technical acumen with project leadership skills. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, comfortable working in a dynamic environment, and eager to take on a key role in a highly visible transition project.
**Responsibilities**
+ Learning and understanding the die-bonding, and wire bonding assembly processes, skills, tools, and equipment at Folsom location.
+ Qualify and transfer technology to Torrance production site
+ Collaborate with other functional groups to develop wire bond solutions to meet the business needs
+ Provide training in die-assembly, wire bond technology, problem analysis and resolution and installing the procedures, tools and equipment for Torrance facility. Must have knowledge and understanding of:
+ Mechanical assembly of channel amplifiers, linearizers, and other precision microwave parts and provide MIC assembly technical support.
+ Mechanical assembly consisting of housing fabrication for HI-REL channel amplifiers.
+ MIC assembly consisting of brazing, die attach, wedge-wedge bonding and gap welding.
+ Support test for electrical changes being performed for tuning purposes.
+ Brazing, die attach, wedge-wedge bonding and gap welding processes.
+ Ability to work under a microscope for extended periods of time
+ Ability to have eye to hand dexterity and fine motor skills
+ Must be able to travel for extended periods of time for extended periods of time over several months.
**Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Materials, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical & Electronic Engineering.
+ A minimum of 3 years relevant work experience in the microelectronics industry.
+ Extensive experience with Microelectronic device process development including Eutectic die attach, precision pick and place and wire-bonding machines. Good analytical and problem-solving skills
+ Self-motivated, able to work independently and self-initiative personality
+ Possesses good communication skills, interpersonal skills and ability to work with multi-functional teams
**Stellant Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.**
**To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (e.g. Green Card holder), or a protected individual as defined by the International Traffic in Arm Regulations (ITAR).**
**Job Locations** _US-CA-Torrance_
**ID** _ _
**Category** _Engineering_
**Position Type** _Regular Full-Time_
**Union** _No_
**Min** _USD 90,000.00/Yr._
**Max** _USD 115,000.00/Yr._
**Work Environment** _Onsite_
Stellant Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.
Quality Control Inspector - Automotive Manufacturing
Posted 5 days ago
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**The starting pay rate is $20-22/hr (raise after 90 days)**
**Long term position with benefits**
**Open Shift:**
+ 1st shift: Monday - Friday 6:00 am - 2:30 pm + Overtime
**Requirements:**
+ 1 year+ Quality control experience preferred (not required)
+ 1 year automotive experience preferred
+ Interested in starting a career in automotive inspection
+ Identify flaws and defects
+ Ensure products meet production standards
+ Able to lift up to 35 lbs. without accommodation
+ Reliable
+ Bilingual - English and Spanish preferred
+ Positive attitude and trainable
Please reply with your resume or contact the Aerotek office in City of Industry, CA and ask for **Robert Pilon **
**Thank you**
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $0.00 - 22.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in SOUTH EL MONTE,CA.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2025.
**About Aerotek:**
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Manufacturing Specialist (Starshield)
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Description:
Job Summary:
- The Manufacturing Engineer defines the production process flow and production line structure for design Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Operational Excellence for a program or site.
- This role optimizes operations by supporting production element mainly through Bill of Materials, Routers, and work instructions.
- This role also implements manufacturing resource usage for continuous improvement.
Summary of Duties:
- Provide high level technical deliverables during the manufacturing (production) engineering phase such as production documentation, industrial validation process
- Provide system level to design engineering to improve product design for ease of manufacturing, optimization of cost, weight reduction and time to manufacture product
- In product design phase: perform high-level technical analysis that demonstrates production constraints and opportunities are recognized and addressed - evaluate the current state of industrial capacity and capability relative to program requirements - propose changes to program plans to ensure that production cost, quality and delivery objectives can be met.
- Perform identification and justification of capital expense and infrastructure investments and oversee their implementation for a program or site.
- Review highly complex 2D drawings and 3D models of components and systems for manufacturability.
- Perform time studies, develop work breakdown structures for programs, develop detailed work instructions and collaborate in development of specifications
- Develop, maintain, and report status and communicate performance on a regular basis
- Collaborate with, or lead, other engineering disciplines to provide costing and Bids and Proposals submitted to customers
- Ensure that Lean principles are used to impact site production performance
- Validate accurate and complete application of regulatory requirements, customer specifications and company specifications.
- Apply advanced concepts of machining, assembly lines, BOM creation, and production line layout for a program or site
- Be proficient with manufacturing procedures at a site.
- Apply concepts of engineering drawings and 3D models relating to manufacturability.
- Proficiency with assembly line layout and design, and composites manufacturing for a site or program.
- Perform all tasks safely, and to always operate with a Quality mindset.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field.
- Experience: Up to 8 years related experience in highly regulated engineering design or production environment.
Computer Skills:
- Fluency with ERP systems
- Advanced working knowledge of SolidWorks, CATIA V5. SmarTeam, AUTOCAD is preferred.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Knowledge in Visio and Project is a Plus.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Teams and SharePoint
Other Skills:
- Experience working at an aircraft or other aerospace OEM. Automotive industry experience is acceptable.
- Deep knowledge of assembly techniques, common materials, manufacturing processes used in the aerospace and/or automotive industries
- Proven ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and models at a system and component level
- Good knowledge and understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma, use of LEAN tools
- Highly developed organization and communication skills
- Ability to work well independently and cross-functionally, be proactive and a go-getter
- Excellent time-management, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong knowledge of primary processes like assembly work, CNC machining,
- Green Belt Certified is preferred.
- Advanced 3D Modelling capability is preferred.
Working Conditions:
- Does require fluent communication in English language.
- Employment Status may be part-time, full-time, or temporary.
- Protracted or irregular hours may be required.
Manufacturing Engineer (Starlink)
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Manufacturing Services Technician
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Pay Rate: $30.00/hour-$34.71/hour paid weekly
To provide support to the Manufacturing Services Leader and Manufacturing Services Engineer to ensure the organization's objectives and goals are delivered. The Manufacturing Services Technician - Mechatronics is responsible for performing diagnostics, repairs and maintenance on manufacturing assets and all associated production equipment located in production or assembly & test facilities.
People/skills who do well in the role: AS in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Science, Certified ASC auto-mechanic, certified General Electricians.
• Perform a range of routine, reactive, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance tasks across a broad range of manufacturing assets and production equipment across a plant, site or business, to ensure that manufacturing equipment is safe, available and capable for use when required.
• Utilize precision diagnostic instruments during maintenance.
• Analyze equipment data to inform and implement the most effective approach towards maintenance
• Collect, organize, and analyze data in support of Key Performance Indicators for the Manufacturing Services Department as required.
• Read and interpret machinery and component drawings, circuit/logic diagrams & schematics, maintenance manuals, and parts catalogues to enable maintenance and diagnostics
• Identify and recommend improvements to production equipment and maintenance procedures. Research and implement improvements.
• Suggest improvements to work instructions to optimise the electrical installation / maintenance strategy
• Coordinate preventive and planned corrective maintenance activities with Production Staff, regularly communicating and interfacing with Production Leaders, Team Leaders, and Production Operators.
• Coordinate their activities with Production Staff, regularly communicating and interfacing with Production Leaders, Team Leaders, and Production Operators.
• Work with site Manufacturing Engineers to help understand and restore equipment performance to standard.
• Work alongside/support equipment OEM engineers as required
• Consistently perform asset maintenance activities in order to ensure that equipment and facilities are safe and reliable to a high performance standard.
• Support the effective induction of new team members and support cross-training of other team members.
• Utilise problem solving skills and ability to make sound recommendations based on judgement, training and previous experience.
• Able to process Work Orders and pull reports from the Computerised Maintenance Management System
• Safely operate site specific equipment as require med with appropriate training
1. Minimum 5 years' experience - they are looking for multi-trade technicians with good mechanical/electrical/electronics aptitude
2. Key to this job is being able to see the problem.troubleshoot the problem.take the problem to resolution.
3. PLC troubleshooting and able to move from electrical issue to mechanical work on pumps, furnace etc.
Benefits: (employee contribution)
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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