
This on-site Sheet Metal Manufacturing Engineer role in Huntington Beach offers a ground-floor opportunity to build and own a sheet metal forming department for a defense startup developing next-generation jet turbine engines. The position involves end-to-end ownership of high-temperature superalloy processes, including equipment selection, tooling design in CAD, and hands-on production of aerospace components. Key responsibilities include developing process SOPs, qualifying operations to AS9100 standards, and collaborating with design teams to optimize part formability. The role is appealing for its lack of bureaucracy, offering full autonomy where decisions directly impact shipped products. It features a fast-paced culture with unlimited PTO, comprehensive health benefits, and a fully stocked kitchen, ideal for engineers seeking significant growth and tangible impact in a hands-on environment.















