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JOB DETAILS

Associate Manufacturing Engineer

CompanyOnboard Systems Hoist & Winch
LocationAnaheim
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 11, 2026
About The Company
Onboard Systems designs and manufactures a complete line of innovative helicopter lift equipment including hoists (through Onboard Systems Hoist & Winch in Anaheim, California), and belly hooks, cargo hook suspension systems, onboard weighing systems and remote hooks (through Onboard Systems International in Vancouver, Washington). Onboard Systems operates as part of Signia Aerospace.
About the Role

Description

Signia Aerospace is a global, integrated provider of high-performance systems and specialized components for the aerospace industry.  Signia designs, manufactures, and services a wide range of products, that include mission equipment, thermal management systems, engine technology, and propellers. The Signia brands are leaders in their respective markets and provide a compelling value proposition to both aerospace and defense OEMs and end-users.


Onboard Systems Hoist & Winch, located in Anaheim, CA is one of the world’s leading providers of Search & Rescue (SAR) and Human External Cargo (HEC) advanced mission equipment for civil, commercial, and military helicopters.


Position Overview 


Location: Anaheim, CA (Onsite) 

Schedule: Monday - Friday 

Pay: $83,000 - $118,000 per year 


The Associate Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the oversite, assembly, and testing of Hoist & Winch products. This position will provide engineering support for the manufacturing factory by interpreting engineering drawings and specifications into build plans, creating schedules and overseeing nonrecurring and recurring tasks to support program builds.


What You’ll Do

  • Translate engineering design requirements into manufacturing processes
  • Create shop orders, work instructions and assembly aids
  • Design and implement tooling and test equipment, physical layouts and workflows
  • Disposition non-conforming material with root cause and corrective action analysis as required
  • Troubleshoot and provide solutions for test issues
  • Engage with factory area leads to address systemic issues and provide root cause/corrective action/preventive action to reduce scrap and rework
  • Ensure quality, cost, schedule, and inventory goals are achieved in a manner consistent with the overall business plan


Who You Are

  • Bachelor’s degree in science, Technology, Engineering, OR minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience supporting production in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience with interpretation of technical documentation (i.e. Engineering drawings and specifications)
  • Experience with the creation of work instructions in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience with a shop floor management system (i.e. SAP, PRISM, ERP, MRP, or similar manufacturing software)


What’s In It for You

  • Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability
  • Paid time off and holidays 
  • 401(k) plan with employer contribution matching
  • In addition to offering competitive wages and benefits, Onboard Systems also offers the opportunity to increase your future earnings tied to growth in company performance. We recognize employee contributions toward growing the business through our unique Growth Participation Unit program (GPU). GPUs are tied directly to company growth and reward all eligible employees with cash when the business grows over time. 



All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status

Key Skills
Manufacturing engineeringTechnical documentation interpretationEngineering drawingsWork instructionsShop floor managementRoot cause analysisCorrective actionPreventive actionTooling designTest equipment designAssemblyTestingProcess improvementInventory managementSAPERP
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingTechnology
Benefits
Medical insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLife insuranceDisability insurancePaid time offHolidays401(k) planEmployer contribution matchingGrowth participation unit program
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Associate Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for overseeing the assembly and testing of hoist and winch products while providing engineering support to the factory. They will translate design requirements into manufacturing processes, create work instructions, and implement corrective actions to reduce scrap and rework.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$83,000 - $118,000
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
135
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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