Manufacturing Forge Engineer

Manufacturing Forge Engineer

Company: Allfast Fastening Systems LLC

Primary Location: 1559 W 135th St, Gardena, CA 90249 USA

Workplace Type: On-site

Employment Type: Salaried | Full-Time

Function: Engineering

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Summary:
PennAero is hiring a Manufacturing Forge Engineer at our Briles Aerospace Company in Gardena, CA. Briles Aerospace is a certified manufacturer of high-strength aerospace fasteners with decades of industry experience. Our team brings deep technical knowledge and advanced manufacturing techniques to every project, producing precision components that meet exacting aerospace specifications.

About PennAero:
PennAero is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered fasteners and specialized components for critical aerospace, defense, space, and advanced energy applications. We partner with customers to solve their most complex challenges, bringing technical depth and disciplined, agile execution when it matters most. Experience guides our growth-strengthening capabilities and expanding our global platform as markets evolve. To learn more about PennAero's capabilities and commitment to aerospace excellence, visit https://pennaero.com

Position
Summary:
Briles
Aerospace is seeking a handson Manufacturing / Forge Engineer to support our
aerospace forging and machining operations. This role is ideal for an engineer
who thrives on the shop floor working directly with tooling, machinery,
maintenance, and production teams to keep equipment running, improve processes,
and support daily manufacturing needs. The successful candidate will have a
strong understanding of forging operations, tooling design, heavy machinery,
and machine rebuilds, and will serve as a technical resource for the machine shop
and forging floor.
Responsibilities
Provide
daytoday engineering support to forging, heat treat, and machining
operations
Troubleshoot
production issues related to tooling, press operation, dies, fixtures, and
equipment
Support
process improvements to increase uptime, efficiency, quality, and safety
Design,
modify, and improve forging dies, fixtures, tools, and shop aids
Support
repair, rebuild, and installation of forging presses, hammers, furnaces,
and machining equipment
Work
closely with maintenance on machine rebuilds, retrofits, and preventative
maintenance
Develop
and maintain work instructions, process routings, tooling drawings, and
setup sheets
Support
new product introductions (NPI) from concept through production
Ensure
forging and machining processes meet aerospace quality and traceability
requirements
Participate
in root cause analysis and corrective actions for production or quality
issues
Work
closely with machine shop, forging operators, maintenance, and quality
Support
continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing principles
Assist
with training operators on new tooling, processes, and equipment changes

This role is required to be on-site 5 days a week at the Gardena, CA location.

Qualifications

Qualifications
Bachelor's
degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related
field
(Equivalent handson experience in forging/machining environments will
be considered)
Experience
in a forging, heavy manufacturing, or aerospace production environment
Strong
understanding of:
Forging
processes and terminology
Tooling
and fixturing
Machining
operations and shopfloor practices
Ability
and willingness to work directly on the manufacturing floor
Practical
problemsolving skills with a mechanical mindset

Compensation

In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the expected pay range for this position is $90,000 - $140,000.

Compensation can vary depending on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, competencies, and geographic location. Some roles may qualify for extra incentives like equity, commissions, or other variable performance-related bonuses. Further details will be provided by our recruiting team during the interview process.

Benefits

Benefit offerings include Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees), Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time), Retirement Program, and Other Voluntary Benefits.