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Manufacturing Engineer

Lensa
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/26/2026
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Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer 3, for a leading provider of complex composites, assemblies and tooling in the aerospace industry.

In this role, you will develop engineering estimates for new business opportunities, create tooling methodologies and industrialization plans, and design innovative manufacturing processes while solving complex production challenges. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in fiber-reinforced composite material processing, aerospace part manufacturing techniques, composite material performance characteristics, and the equipment used to manufacture and test composite components. Responsibilities include developing manufacturing methods and tooling specifications, preparing engineering BOMs, estimating labor hours, writing technical content for proposals, and managing projects from concept through execution. This position is on-site in San Diego, CA, working a 9/80 schedule.

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 HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills And Requirements

BA In Mechanical Engineering or Related Field

Aerospace or Composite Materials experience

2D/3D modeling and CAD/CAM Machining Knowledge to be able to converse with the Machining division and relay information to clients properly

Ability to read various schematics and blueprints

Experience with filament winding, compression molding, RTM (resin transfer molding), thermoplastic fabrication, CNC machining of composites and core forming and machining

Able to be on-site in San Diego, CA Government contracting or DOD experience

Project Management Experience (They currently use MS Project for their PM tools)

Lean/Six Sigma Certification

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