Manufacturing Engineer

Everest Consultants, Inc.; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Everest Consultants, Inc. is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer IV with a strong aerospace focus.

You will drive machining and assembly improvements for large metallic components, fixtures, and tooling, while coordinating with production and engineering teams to reduce cost and cycle time. The role requires extensive experience in aerospace manufacturing, MBD/DPD knowledge is a plus, and a track record of successful process optimization in a defense-related environment in the Los

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• 7-8+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Ability to read and decipher drawings and GD&T.
• Knowledge of manufacturing techniques and NC machine programming.
• Experience with MIL-STD documents and ASME Y14.5.
• Experience with heat treat and coatings for aerospace.
• Ability to write engineering reports with analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop manufacturing processes for enhancements and new products.
• Provide technical support to improve processes and meet quality standards.
• Optimize manufacturing efficiency and quality through improved processes.
• Review design and contracting production for new product launches.
• Provide input for process definition and equipment layout for feasibility.
• Perform root cause analysis and corrective action on issues.
• Coordinate with suppliers for new processes and tooling improvements.
• Interface with assemblers and management on a routine basis.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to production flow.

Skills

GD&T

Reading drawings

CNC programming

Material processing

Quality documentation

Lean manufacturing

Communications

CATIA/Pro-E CAD

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CATIA

Pro/E

Job description

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. All applicants must be \"U.S. persons” within the meaning of ITAR , as defined: a U.S. Citizen, a lawful permanent resident, political asylee , or refugee.

NOTE from the Manager (needed skills):

FSDA (full size determinant assembly) and machining/fabrication experience.

Digital Product Definition (DPD)/Model-Based Definition (MBD) knowledge is a plus.

MRA Manufacturing Readiness Assessment (MRA) knowledge/experience a plus.

Defense contractor involved with product development and manufacturing of various systems for military aerospace and vehicles in the Los Angeles International Airport area is searching for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer IV. With a 60+ year foundation, our client supports all branches of the Department of Defense and allies around the globe on an array of programs and platforms. We support many military prime contractors including Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Raytheon.

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SCOPE:

The Manufacturing Engineer position requires a strong background in aerospace manufacturing with a major emphasis on mechanical and electro-mechanical components and assemblies. This position requires extensive experience in manufacturing/machining of large complex metallic components, connectors, electromechanical components and CNC experience. The Manufacturing Engineer shall drive product and process changes to reduce cost, process cycle time, inventory, and improve quality and delivery; implement continuous improvement to increase productivity and provide technical support for numerous production and developmental programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position entails breaking down customer engineering requirements per drawing to review manufacturability and to create manufacturing planning, bills of material (BOM), liaison with manufacturing personnel to improve processes, troubleshoot assembly and machining problems, and reduce the time to manufacture products with the implementation of time saving measures while ensuring the quality, integrity and certification properties of products manufactured is maintained or improved. Must be flexible and be able to work in a fast-paced environment in groups or individually.

• Designing and developing manufacturing processes for enhancements, product changes, and new products, and related fixtures and tooling that are consistent with zero defect level and low product cost.
• Provide technical support in troubleshooting existing manufacturing processes and/or product lines to achieve customer quality standards and profit objectives.
• Assist in optimizing manufacturing efficiency and quality standards through the implementation of improved processes, materials, methods and facilities.
• Reviewing design and contracting production for new product launches.
• Provide technical input for process definition, material performance, and product cell layout to manufacturing feasibility.
• Provide manufacturing feasibility studies
• Support Production to ensure products are built to specifications and engineering documents.
• Provide feedback to improve product design for ease of manufacturing, optimization of cost, and time to manufacture product.
• Prepare engineering changes as required to support manufacturing and quality of parts produced.
• Identify and if necessary, design and deploy tooling to aid in production processes.
• Ensure standardization and compliance to engineering, customer and company specification for processes employed in the production of interior products.
• Perform engineering analyses and apply problem-solving methods to support new product development and sustaining production. Perform root cause and corrective action on parts and processes that are not in control.
• Perform engineering analyses and apply problem-solving methods to support new product development and sustaining production. Perform root cause and corrective action on parts and processes that are not in control.
• Identify new equipment, tool designs, and processes to improve consistency, accuracy, and cycle times. Design tooling, fixtures and jigs to improve manufacturing.
• Interface directly with assemblers, production supervisors, leads, and management on a routine basis
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing
• Plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing processes utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
• Evaluates manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operator
• Coordinate with suppliers and external resources needed in developing and implementing new processes and improving existing processes

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 7 - 8+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Ability to read and decipher drawings and procedures, and GD&T.
• Knowledge of manufacturing techniques and use of machinery including Programming of NC machines.
• Must have knowledge of materials and metals processing, including Heat Treat and Coatings for aerospace requirements.
• Must be able to perform basic measurement and inspection processes.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and experience in creation of Manufacturing Planning for product realization.
• Must have experience with MIL-STD documents, reading and interpretation of ASME Y14.5.
• Must be able to write engineering reports that include analysis and results.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• CAD experience in CATIA or Pro-E a plus.
• Knowledge of Microsoft products is essential.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.