Manufacturing Engineer

Ducommun, Inc.; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ducommun, Inc. in Appleton, WI seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods, workflow, throughput, space utilization and product quality based on knowledge of design, materials, tooling, fabrication and QA standards.

The role leads continuous improvement activities, Kaizen events, and cross-functional collaboration with NPD and other teams to optimize production capabilities, implement control plans, and advance lean manufacturing across cells.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, scientific, or a technical discipline, or associates degree with 2 years relevant work experience.
• 3-5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical and statistical concepts.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and variables.
• Experience with project management.
• Lean Six Sigma Training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes to meet production demand.
• Lead continuous improvement activities and Kaizen events.
• Interface with colleagues, customers, vendors to understand requirements and improve production techniques.
• Define process and equipment capabilities.
• Apply Lean manufacturing principles to develop flow through manufacturing processes.
• Communicate data and feedback to other departments for timely decisions.
• Determine root cause and corrective action of non-conforming product and disposition MRR in BAAN.
• Complete all Corrective Action Records (CARs).
• Responsible for proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.

Skills

Mathematical and statistical concepts

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, scientific, or technical discipline

Associate's degree + 2 years relevant experience

Tools

BAAN ERP

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods, workflow, throughput, space utilization and product quality based on knowledge of product design, materials, parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, capabilities, assembly and quality assurance standards.

Who are we?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Our Facility in Appleton, WI manufactures state-of-the‑art circuit boards for Aerospace and Defense as well as Industrial and Medical Industries.

Standard Essential
Functions

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes as required to meet production demand.
• Work with the NPD team to deliver new products on time. Includes: capacity and capability assessment, process selection and development, SOP development, cell design & implementation, control plan development and capital project justification & implementation.
• Lead continuous improvement activities to improve manufacturing operations.
• Lead Kaizen events as needed.
• Interface with colleagues, customers, vendors and others to understand requirements, assess feasibility of new/existing products, and improve production techniques.
• Analyze technology trends, plans and executes capital projects.
• Define Process and equipment capabilities.
• Clearly communicate data and feedback to other departments so decisions can be timely and optimized.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing techniques to develop flow through manufacturing processes.
• Champion the use of lean manufacturing principles, based on systems thinking and the application of statistical methods, throughout the assigned manufacturing cells.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures.
• Determine root cause and corrective action of non‑conforming product and disposition MRR in Baan.
• Complete all Corrective Action Records (CAR's) assigned in a timely manner.
• Red line travelers and create rework planning.
• Make planning changes in Master Planning and work orders in BAAN.
• Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.
• Performs other assignments as required.

Required Experience and Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, scientific, or a technical discipline or associates degree in related field with a combination of 2 years relevant work experience required.
• 3-5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical and statistical concepts.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Experience with project management required.
• Lean Six Sigma Training and experience is required.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Master's degree in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline is desirable.
• Six Sigma Greenbelt certification preferred.
• Experience in an electronics or contract manufacturing environment.
• Leadership skills are strongly preferred; the ability to influence others is essential.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Veterans/Disabled

2222 East Pensar Drive
Appleton, Wisconsin, 54911
United States