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Manufacturing Engineer (process development)

SoloPoint Solutions
Santa Ana, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2026

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree Engineering preferred but not required if experience clearly demonstrates true engineering-level capability
  • 10 years developing machining and processing plans for complex, high-difficulty metallic components
  • Aerospace manufacturing experience strongly preferred with extensive, hands-on experience machining hardened metals, including:
  • Tough and hard steels
  • Titanium
  • Deep understanding of post-machining processes, such as:
  • Heat treating
  • Plating
  • Surface treatments and their effects on material properties and performance
  • Demonstrated mastery of machining methods—not surface-level familiarity, Strong knowledge of:
  • CNC machining techniques
  • Tooling strategies
  • Machine selection
  • Proven ability to read, interpret, and critique detailed technical drawings and specifications
  • Practical, long-tenure experience (“seen it, done it” background)
  • Comfortable and motivated as a senior individual contributor (not seeking people management)
  • Familiarity with heavy CNC machining environments and build-to-print work
  • U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder required (federal contracts)
  • No security clearance required

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