Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer Location: Riverside, CA Job ID: Pay Range: $50-59 ph (W2) Duration: 6 mos Seeking an experienced contract Manufacturing Engineer to support our metallic fabrication, composite bonding, assembly, and engine/nacelle integration operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong aerospace manufacturing expertise, real time problem solving capability, and a continuous improvement mindset. Key Responsibilities Provide daily shop floor engineering support to ensure manufacturing flow, resolve issues, and maintain production schedules. Lead and support process standardization, optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives across fabrication and assembly operations. Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to disposition nonconformances, implement corrective actions, and maintain configuration control. Apply lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste, improve throughput, and enhance process stability. Support development and updates of manufacturing plans, standard work, tooling requirements, and process documentation. Leverage digital manufacturing tools for process analysis, model interrogation, and configuration management. Coordinate and support activities across both the Riverside and Chula Vista facilities, requiring regular inter-site travel. Required Qualifications B.S. in a relevant engineering subject (Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or other) 3+ years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer within an aerospace production environment. Hands-on experience with metallic and/or composite fabrication, assembly processes, and engineering support on the shop floor. Demonstrated proficiency applying lean manufacturing principles and structured problem solving methods (e.g., RCCA, 5 Why, fishbone, kaizen). Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross functionally and influence without authority. Ability to travel frequently between Collins Aerospace sites (up to 30%). Preferred Qualifications Experience using CATIA, Teamcenter, SAP, and Solumina. Experience with composite material systems, bond processes and equipment. Prior work supporting nacelle or aircraft structures production environments. Benefits provided: 401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. Butler evaluates applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The Butler America Aerospace, LLC. EEO Policy Statement and "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here: Applicant and Employee Notices . Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at