Manufacturing Engineering Associate I

About RTC Aerospace:

At RTC, we believe in teamwork, excellence, and delivering with pride.  One Team One Mission

RTC Aerospace is a 60-year-old aerospace manufacturer of complex, high-tolerance, difficult-to-machine parts. We have 4 facilities across the nation bringing exceptional cellular manufacturing capabilities and unique engineered solutions to our clients' designed products. We are a company driven by ambitious individuals, working together to become an industry leader in lean-cell manufacturing. Come be a part of something exceptional at RTC Aerospace 

How You'll Make an Impact 

We are seeking a motivated Manufacturing Engineering Associate I to join our team and support critical engineering and shop floor operations within a fast-paced aerospace CNC precision machining environment. This full-time, entry-level program is designed for recent engineering graduates who are eager to gain hands-on exposure to manufacturing, improve processes, and grow within the organization. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn, contribute, and build a career in aerospace manufacturing engineering.  

What you'll be doing as a Manufacturing Engineering Associate I:

• Working a Full-time, onsite position at our Chatsworth, CA location.
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of basic work instructions.
• Enter and maintain ERP/MRP data accurately, supporting BOM/routing hygiene.
• Prepare documentation including tool lists, routers, and work order packets. 
• Support tooling and fixture requests; coordinate with planning and procurement as needed.
• Assist estimating with data collection and inputs for simple quotes.
• Participate in continuous improvement events, lean initiatives, and 5S activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, production, quality, and supply chain) to support process development and problem-solving.
• Provide technical and administrative support in a variety of areas depending on business needs, such as estimating and quoting, raw materials and saw operations, tooling and engineering workflows, and potentially supporting shop floor, production, or CNC machining activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the Manufacturing Engineering team.

Required Qualifications (Education, skills, and experience):

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related field).
• Highly motivated to learn and grow within the aerospace manufacturing industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Team-oriented mindset with a professional demeanor.

Preferred Qualifications (Education, skills, and experience):

• Exposure to or prior internship experience in aerospace or precision machining.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.
• Comfortable reading and working with technical documents, drawings, and spreadsheets.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement practices.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:

• Ability to lift or move up to 50lbs.
• Reach forward, up, down and to the side in order to move equipment.
• Continuous standing and walking throughout the workday.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms; use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel material.
• Access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.

Work Environment: 

A large percentage of work time is spent in a machine shop where temperatures vary from hot to cold. The environment may also include exposure to noise, dust, fumes, vapor from coolant, etc. Industry standard safety equipment is provided by the Company, and specific notice is posted in areas where safety equipment is required.

Compensation and Benefits: 

Employee Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, long-term disability and 401(k) with up to 6% QACA company match. 

The Manufacturing Engineering Associate I Compensation range for onsite California applicants is $23/hr-$25/hr commensurate with experience. Some shifts may include shift differential pay rates. Other site ranges may differ.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R.  § is required. 

RTC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on RTC's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact the RTC Human Resources Department. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact the RTC Human Resources Department. Candidates will receive consideration without discrimination in accordance with the requirements of article 9 to chapter XVIII of the City of Los Angeles Municipal Code, federal and state laws of California.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact the Human Resources Department.