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 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.
Responsibilities
Provide day‑to‑day 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 hands‑on 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 shop‑floor practices
Ability and willingness to work directly on the manufacturing floor
Practical problem‑solving 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.
