Manufacturing Engineer

TriMas Corporation; California; On-site; USD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Allfast Fastening Systems LLC in City of Industry, CA seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to drive R&D, design for manufacturing, and continuous improvement. You will oversee manufacturing processes for new products and optimize existing lines for efficiency and quality.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 2–8 years of related experience, with Solidworks and ERP proficiency. On-site work five days a week in a fast-paced aerospace component environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required with related experience in high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience with research and development in a high-volume environment preferred.
• Proven experience in design for manufacturing and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs research and development activities to introduce new products for manufacture.
• Develops methods for monitoring projects and records expenditures and findings.
• Identifies opportunities for fastener products addressing unmet needs and market share.
• Directs manufacturing processes for new products and continuous improvements.
• Directs preparation of product layouts, drawings and schematics.
• Plans experimental test programs and analyzes results against specs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Solidworks

ERP systems

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

Company: Allfast Fastening Systems LLC

Primary Location: 15200 Don Julian Road, City of Industry, CA 91745 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 Engineer at our Allfast FasteningSystemslocation in City of Industry, CA. Allfast Fastening Systems is aleading global manufacturerof solid and blind rivets, blind bolts,temporary fasteners, and installation tools for theaerospace industry.Our fasteners are crucial for the structural integrity of bothcommercialairliners and military jets. As a key supplier to majoraerospace manufacturers, Allfast’sproducts support the commercial, military,and general aviation platforms in production andin service.

About PennAero:
PennAero is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered fasteners andspecialized components for critical aerospace, defense, space, and advancedenergy applications. We partner with customers to solve their most complexchallenges, bringing technical depth and disciplined, agile execution when itmatters most. Experience guides our growth—strengthening capabilities andexpanding our global platform as markets evolve. To learnmore aboutPennAero's capabilities and commitment to aerospace excellence, visit https://pennaero.com

JOB SUMMARY:
Plans and directs research and development activities to introduce new productsfor manufacture. Conducts analytical studies on engineering proposals todevelop design for products. Reviews and directs activities for currentproducts that are subject to revisions. Directs and coordinates manufacturingprocesses in the industrial plant required for the development of new productsand/or execution of continuous improvement.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Competencies:

• Plans and formulates aspects of research and development proposals such asobjective or purpose of project, applications that can be utilized fromfindings, cost of project, and equipment required.
• Develops and implements methods for monitoring projects, such as preparation ofrecords of expenditures, research findings, and progress reports to informmanagement of status of each project.
• Identifies, in conjunction with sales and engineering management, promisingareas of fastener products that address unmet needs and have potential marketshare available.
• Conducts analytical studies on engineering proposals to develop design forproducts.
• Analyzes research data and proposed product specifications to determinefeasibility of product proposal.
• Confers with research and other engineering personnel and prepares designmodifications as required.
• Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling toensure efficient production methods.
• Prepares or directs preparation of product or system layout and detaileddrawings and schematics.
• Directs and coordinates manufacturing or building of prototype product orsystem.
• Plans and develops experimental test programs.
• Analyzes test data, reports to determine if design meets functional, andperformance specifications.
• Evaluates engineering test results for possible application to development ofsystems or other uses.
• Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to performengineering and design tasks.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw validconclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions inmathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concretevariable.
• This role is required to be on-site 5 days at the City of Industry,CAlocation.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year College or university inengineering discipline.
• Two to eight years related engineering experience, includingexperience with research and development responsibility in a high-volumemanufacturing environment with methods and processing exposure. AerospaceIndustry experience preferred.
• Experience using Solidworks
• ERP experience creating Bill of Materials
• Proven experience working in a design for manufacturing environment
• Experienced at effective Root Cause Analysis
• Excels in a fast-paced work environment
• Continuous Improvement Experience
• Blueprint Reading:
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Other Qualifications:
• Some travel may be required.
• Computer Skills:
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Designsoftware; Development software; Manufacturing software; Project Managementsoftware; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Compensation

In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the expected pay range for this position is $72,000 - $120,000. 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. Furtherdetails 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.