Lean Manufacturing Engineer - Process & Productivity

Avantus Aerospace USA; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantus Aerospace USA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to provide direct technical and engineering support on the production floor. You will work closely with the Manufacturing Supervisor, production personnel, Quality, and Engineering teams to ensure processes are efficient, cost-effective, safe, and meet quality standards.

The role involves identifying constraints, analyzing inefficiencies, and implementing improvements to boost productivity, optimize resources, and reduce costs with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience working with production personnel in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining processes and tools.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.
• Ability to conduct time studies and evaluate cycle times.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Identify, implement, and validate cost reductions and productivity gains worth at least three times base salary.
• Provide daily engineering and technical support to production personnel for efficient operations.
• Work with the Manufacturing Supervisor to resolve issues, improve workflow, and minimize downtime.
• Develop, evaluate, and improve processes to boost productivity, reduce waste, and raise quality.
• Design tools, fixtures, and jigs to support manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with operators to identify problems and implement corrective actions.
• Review drawings, blueprints, specs, and work instructions to ensure proper methods.
• Evaluate processes to reduce cycle times, increase efficiency, and lower costs.
• Conduct time studies and set accurate manufacturing standards.
• Participate in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in bottleneck identification and improving material flow.
• Maintain work instructions, process flow charts, and technical documentation.
• Evaluate equipment, tooling, and methods to suggest improvements.
• Provide technical guidance and hands-on training to production personnel.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Planning, Quality, and Production to support schedules.
• Support the implementation of new products, processes, and equipment on the floor.
• Ensure processes comply with procedures, customer specs, safety, and quality standards.
• Communicate manufacturing concerns and improvements to the Supervisors.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Time studies

CNC machining

Analytical skills

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Avantus Aerospace USA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to provide direct technical and engineering support on the production floor. You will work closely with the Manufacturing Supervisor, production personnel, Quality, and Engineering teams to ensure processes are efficient, cost-effective, safe, and meet quality standards.

The role involves identifying constraints, analyzing inefficiencies, and implementing improvements to boost productivity, optimize resources, and reduce costs with a