Manufacturing Engineer, Equipment

Manufacturing Engineer, Equipment Torrance, California, United States Apply for Position Or refer someone Job Openings Manufacturing Engineer, Equipment About the job Manufacturing Engineer, Equipment Why Castelion, Why Now Castelion is moving incredibly fast to develop and deliver advanced defense systems at a time when execution matters more than ever. We believe focus and technical excellence are decisive advantages - and we are building a team that can deliver real capability, not just concepts. This is a rare opportunity to join at an early stage, where your work will directly shape critical systems, influence major technical decisions, and have immediate, real-world impact. Manufacturing Engineer, Equipment Castelion is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer to design, build, operate, and maintain equipment used in the manufacture of ceramic matrix composite (CMC) materials and components. This role is focused on developing practical manufacturing solutions, improving equipment reliability, and supporting production operations through hands-on engineering. This is a highly hands-on position for someone who enjoys building hardware and solving real-world manufacturing problems. The ideal candidate has experience designing, fabricating, assembling, testing, and troubleshooting mechanical systems through internships, manufacturing experience, Formula SAE, Baja SAE, rocketry, robotics, motorsports, machine shop projects, or other highly hands-on engineering programs. The successful candidate will spend significant time on the production floor working directly with manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, instrumentation, and process systems. Responsibilities range from designing and building new equipment to maintaining existing systems and supporting daily manufacturing operations. Responsibilities Design, build, assemble, and test manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, and support systems used in CMC production. Develop modifications and upgrades to existing production equipment to improve performance, reliability, safety, and throughput. Lead equipment development projects from concept through implementation, including requirements definition, design, fabrication, testing, and commissioning. Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, vacuum, thermal, and process-related equipment issues to identify root cause and implement corrective actions. Partner with Facilities and Maintenance teams to support equipment reliability, maintenance planning, repairs, and uptime improvements. Support installation, commissioning, qualification, and startup of new equipment and production systems. Create engineering drawings, equipment layouts, bills of material, and technical documentation. Develop manufacturing work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), equipment operating procedures, and nonconformance documentation. Collect and analyze equipment and production performance data to identify improvement opportunities. Work closely with technicians, production personnel, facilities, and engineering teams to rapidly resolve manufacturing issues. Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment capability, process stability, and manufacturing efficiency. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. Demonstrated hands-on engineering experience designing, building, testing, or troubleshooting hardware. Experience with CAD and engineering drawings. Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, measurement equipment, and basic fabrication equipment. Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to diagnose and solve equipment problems. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Willingness to support off-shift production, maintenance, or testing activities when required. Preferred Skills and Experience Formula SAE, Baja...