Hiring: Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Arc Vehicle) Company: Inversion Location: Los Angeles, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:58:13 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Aerospace Engineering, Assembly, AutoCAD, CAD, Security Clearance, Siemens NX, Spark About the job Experience: •5+ years of hands-on experience in aerospace manufacturing, hardware integration, structural assembly, or vehicle-level build environments. Required Skills: •As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Arc Vehicle) •At Inversion, you will report directly to the Manager of Arc Vehicle Integration & Test •Develop, optimize, and own the end-to-end vehicle assembly sequence, integration flow, and build plans for the Arc vehicle. •Author, review, and approve detailed manufacturing work instructions, structural assembly procedures, and integration checklists. •Design, procure, and qualify vehicle integration tooling, assembly fixtures, and ground support equipment (GSE) using CAD software. •Lead the disposition of floor non-conformances (MRB), perform rigorous root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions for structural and mechanical integration issues. •Coordinate directly with centralized shops to schedule and execute part deliveries, structural bonding, mechanical fabrication, and subassembly integration. •Establish standard practices for precision mechanical joints, fasteners, adhesives, and critical interface alignments. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent technical experience. •Typically 5+ years of hands-on experience in aerospace manufacturing, hardware integration, structural assembly, or vehicle-level build environments. •Proven experience authoring detailed assembly procedures, managing build configurations, and driving floor execution. •Direct experience with structural bonding, composite assembly, mechanical fastening, or thermal protection system (TPS) integration. •Operational familiarity with Material Review Board (MRB) processes, non-conformance tracking, and root-cause analysis. •Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. •Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. •This position is on-site at Inversion HQ in Playa Vista, CA. •Operational familiarity with high-pressure fluid systems, pyrotechnics installation, or flight avionics harnessing integration. •Operational familiarity with Thermal Protection System (TPS) manufacturing processes. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!