Manufacturing Forge Engineer

Company: Allfast Fastening Systems LLCPrimary Location: 1559 W 135th St, Gardena, CA 90249 USAWorkplace Type: On-siteEmployment Type: Salaried | Full-TimeFunction: EngineeringEqual Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/DisabledSummaryMain Duties & ResponsibilitiesPennAero 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 PennAeroPennAero 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.comPosition SummaryBriles Aerospace is seeking a hands‑on 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.ResponsibilitiesProvide day‑to‑day engineering support to forging, heat treat, and machining operationsTroubleshoot production issues related to tooling, press operation, dies, fixtures, and equipmentSupport process improvements to increase uptime, efficiency, quality, and safetyDesign, modify, and improve forging dies, fixtures, tools, and shop aidsSupport repair, rebuild, and installation of forging presses, hammers, furnaces, and machining equipmentWork closely with maintenance on machine rebuilds, retrofits, and preventative maintenanceDevelop and maintain work instructions, process routings, tooling drawings, and setup sheetsSupport new product introductions (NPI) from concept through productionEnsure forging and machining processes meet aerospace quality and traceability requirementsParticipate in root cause analysis and corrective actions for production or quality issuesWork closely with machine shop, forging operators, maintenance, and qualitySupport continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing principlesAssist with training operators on new tooling, processes, and equipment changesThis role is required to be on-site 5 days a week at the Gardena, CA location.QualificationsQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field(Equivalent hands‑on experience in forging/machining environments will be considered)Experience in a forging, heavy manufacturing, or aerospace production environmentStrong Understanding OfForging processes and terminologyTooling and fixturingMachining operations and shop‑floor practicesAbility and willingness to work directly on the manufacturing floorPractical problem‑solving skills with a mechanical mindsetCompensationIn 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.BenefitsBenefit 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.