ACARA Jobs
Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace Fluid Systems)
Apply- ID: 555788
- Posted: 12/4/2025
- Location: Valencia, CA
- Category: Pro - Engineering
- Job Type: Temp to Direct
- Duration: Contract to Di
Description
Acara Solutions has been providing aerospace firms with our staffing services for over 65 years. We currently have two long-term contract, or a contract-to-direct Manufacturing Engineer openings at our national aerospace controls client in Valencia, CA. These are onsite positions. The contractor target pay rate range is from $50 - $75 per hour DOE.
We are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer with experience in fluid systems to support developmental aerospace and defense programs. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes for components and assemblies involving hydraulic, pneumatic, and other fluid systems in compliance with DoD standards.
- Develop and refine manufacturing processes for fluid systems and related components on developmental DoD programs.
- Collaborate with design engineering to ensure manufacturability of fluid systems (tubes, hoses, fittings, pumps, valves).
- Support technology transfer from R&D to production, ensuring compliance with MIL-SPEC, AS9100, and other defense standards.
- Create and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and tooling requirements.
- Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions for manufacturing issues.
- Ensure adherence to ITAR, DFARS, and other regulatory requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost, improve quality, and enhance efficiency.
- Coordinate with suppliers for specialized fluid system components and materials.
- Support validation and qualification of processes, including first article inspections and process capability studies.
Job Requirements
Required Skills / Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering or any related field.
Min 5 years of aerospace manufacturing experience with at least 2 of those years in fluid systems (hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, valves, fuel systems).
Min 2 years of experience in defense or aerospace programs.
Min 1 year of experience with CAD (ideally Solidworks or Catia).
Min 3 years of experience in Lean Manufacturing (a plus to have Six Sigma belt/training)
This is an aerospace ITAR facility, U.S. Persons required (Green Card acceptable).
Preferred: 10+ years of experience
A plus to have AS9100 and MIL-Spec experience
Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.