Manufacturing Engineer

BCforward; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Level 1 professional to contribute to the assembly and integration of mechanical components in rocket engine systems. This role involves designing fabrication processes, managing projects with Lean methodologies, and ensuring effective communication within the team. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and thrive in a collaborative environment. Join a forward-thinking organization where your skills can make a significant impact on cutting-edge aerospace projects.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree with 0-2 years of experience.
• In lieu of a degree, 4 years of related experience is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for mechanical component manufacture assembly and integration.
• Develop and implement manufacturing fabrication and assembly processes.

Skills

Project Management

Lean Methodology

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Welding Support

Excellent Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Team Building

Education

Bachelor's Degree

4 years of related experience

Tools

ProE

CATIA

VisMockup

MS Office

Job description

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Base pay range

$40.00/hr - $43.00/hr

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Job title: Manufacturing Engineering Level 1

Duration: 06 months

Pay rate: $43/hr.

Position Description

Duties:

• This position will be responsible for mechanical component manufacture assembly and integration into rocket engine and power systems products. Responsibilities include designing and planning of layout component fabrication, assembly and material handling, planning of sequence of operations, and specification procedures. The scope of responsibility will be for several mechanical components or as a process engineer supporting new and developing process that could be utilized on all programs within AR, with the potential to acquire greater responsibility as performance and experience dictate.
• The manufacturing engineer works independently under regular direction and guidance on non-routine tasks requiring judgement and initiative. Standard processes are provided and peer review may be required. Less guidance and direction provided as proficiency increases. May provide guidance and assistance to support level employees.
• The manufacturing engineer communicates with contacts typically within own team on matters that involve obtaining or providing information requiring some explanation or interpretation in order to understand and reach agreement.
• The manufacturing engineer work consists of less-routine tasks in contribution to changes in systems and processes to solve problems. May be required to apply discretion within identified boundaries and procedures. Responsible for making minor changes in processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of approaches and routines. Expected to propose solutions to problems for others review.
• The manufacturing engineer works to achieve operational targets within job area, which has impact on the overall achievement of results for the team. Work is of limited scope, typically on smaller, less complex projects or task-related activities.

Duties:

• 45% - Developing/Designing Support Hardware and Review Engineering Drawings: The candidate will utilize design and business software (ProE, CATIA, VisMockup, and/or other similar CAD/virtual manufacturing tools/software, MS Office applications such as Word, Excel) to develop, design, review and fabricate hardware in support of the Operation and enabling support processes, and Engineering customer.
• 25% - Developing and Implementing Manufacturing Fabrication and Assembly Processes and Systems. The candidate will develop and implement the process of precision turning operation of complex configurations on a wide range of material types which will include the following.
• Determining tooling requirements to safely facilitate optimum positioning of surfaces for machining, cleaning, packaging and protection for the milling process, support and maintain dimensional requirements, determine machine loading, setups, hardware handling instructions and scheduling.
• Perform risk assessments to ensure risks to personnel and environment are eliminated and risk to hardware and facility are accurately assessed and communicated to management.
• Determine clean and etching process for a wide variety of materials.

Duties continued in skills section

Skills:

• 20% - Managing Projects: The candidate will manage processes in accordance with the Lean methodology which will include process certification, process improvement methods (e.g. Kaizen, 3P, VSM, etc.) and other Bluebook elements. They will also prepare Basis of Estimates (BOE) develop and defend to management key strategic manufacturing plans, risk assessments and proposals that target customer and business goals; and differentiate between suppliers based on their technical process (Repeatability, Reliability) and business (Reliability, Rates, CSP, ISO compliant) capability.
• 5% - Determining Tight Tolerance Machining: The candidate will determine complex design geometric dimensioning and tolerancing for various machining and measuring methods that meet specifications, tooling and equipment requirements.
• 5% - Welding Support: The candidate will develop and implement the process of welding of complex configurations on a wide range of material types. They will also determine tooling requirements for the welding process, and support and maintain dimensional requirements

Skills:

• Personal skills continuously utilized to execute responsibilities:
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including public speaking.
• Organizational/multi-tasking skills that enhance value stream flow and ensure product value streams are effective at meeting customer and company goals.
• Team building skills – develop relationships across value stream and enabling department resources to effectively manage product value stream.
• Candidates must be able to thrive in a team environment, work independently, and embrace continuous improvement.

Education:

• Requires broad theoretical job knowledge. Bachelor’s Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Training

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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