Manufacturing Engineer (2nd Shift)

ZipRecruiter; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturing company seeks a Manufacturing Engineer III (ME III) to support production and design requirements. The role involves planning documentation, improving manufacturing processes, and collaborating within a team to enhance product manufacturability. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in mechanical engineering and experience in aerospace manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of engineering experience in Aerospace (or 6+ with M.S.).
• Expertise in sheet metal processes and geometric tolerance.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for technical aspects of manufacturing projects, ensuring compliance and manufacturability.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes, drive improvements, and lead cost reduction initiatives.
• Provide training and support to other Manufacturing Engineers.

Skills

Knowledge of sheet metal and aerospace materials

Lean methods

Six Sigma practices

Root Cause and Preventive Actions (RCCA)

Education

B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering

M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Summary:The Manufacturing Engineer III (ME III) works mainly within the operations group supporting operations and production requirements. The ME III also supports Design and Project Engineering reviewing and collaborating to produce design data/research and perform production implementation activities. Based on design requirements defined through drawings and specifications, the ME III plans and prepares manufacturing documentation according to Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) practices, including Visual Work Instructions (VWI). The ME III determines equipment, tooling plans, and cellular manufacturing concepts for their assigned areas of responsibility. The ME III will originate and develop new manufacturing and tooling concepts providing data to Estimating for quoting customer requests. Prepares reports showing areas for improvements, will run improvement projects, shows results and initiate efforts in the development of new manufacturing and production techniques. Applies Lean methods and Six Sigma practices. Determines required resources within the production department. The ME III will work alongside the Quality Engineer, Supervisor and Scheduler on the production cell(s) management team.

The Manufacturing Manager will define specific responsibilities for each Manufacturing Engineer in accordance with their area of expertise. These responsibilities shall be reviewed at least once annually preferably near/during the performance review period or as organizational changes occur.

The ME III plans and carries out policies and procedures for manufacturing operations to optimize production techniques employed in the manufacturing departments. The ME III provides training and support to other Manufacturing Engineers when needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

As a self-starter, must be able to perform a variety of job duties including, but not limited to:

· Responsible for and the focal point for all technical aspects of assigned project(s) in the following categories:

o Compliance with customer/product procurement specification

o Validate that the manufacturing processes meet all customer and internal requirements.

o Initiate and drive product manufacturability

o Review and approve planning document releases

o Advanced Quality Planning (AQP)

o Directing and summarizing tooling requirements

o Creating Visual Work Instructions (VWI)

o Meeting cost targets

o Eliminating waste from the manufacturing processes

· Responsible for clear and concise work instructions of detail parts, sub assemblies, and top assemblies.

· Apply operation time standards as required, develop Work Combination Sheets (WCS).

· Ensure the manufacturability of detail parts, sub assemblies, top assemblies as applicable to projects/programs.

· Liaison and provide technical guidance between Senior Aerospace SSP manufacturing and customer cognizant engineering.

· Assigned to work with developing supplier processes and help correct supplier issues.

· Lead initial manufacturing cycle of all new detail parts, sub-assemblies and assemblies for assigned New Product Introduction (NPI).

· Clear understanding of the delivery schedule and adhere to that schedule. In case of conflict or if additional time is required to complete and validate the tooling and processes associated, the Manufacturing Engineer works with the assigned Contracts Administrator and the Operations Manager for schedule relief/change.

· Evaluate effectiveness of the manufacturing processes and implement improvements.

· Work to identify, implement and drive cost reduction ideas. May be assigned to or lead special cost reduction initiatives as part of a multi-discipline team.

· Primary technical support or leads a Production Support Team and/or partners with the other team members to address manufacturing issues.

· Performs Root Cause and Preventive Actions to eliminate root causes for nonconforming products.

· Perform, document and validate component, assembly, and/or system processes such as machining, forming, stamping, heat treating, and chemical processing of the following materials:

o Titanium

o Inconel

o Aluminum

o Stainless Steel

o 01 and D2 tooling steel

· Ensure that all engineering changes are documented and implemented.

· Coordinate and drive the design of tooling as it applies to the manufacturing/assembly process.

· Develop sound manufacturing processes based upon Senior Aerospace SSP’s capabilities.

· Check production drawing(s) for technical content.

· Make recommendations and offer credible solutions to product, tooling and processes.

· Provides data and relevant information to the quoting process.

· Follow all Senior policies and procedures.

· Coach and support other Manufacturing Engineers on their process improvement projects and RCCA initiatives.

· Other duties with the work as assigned.

In addition to the above, Engineers are to maintain an organized, clean and safe work area using safety standards and expectations while adhering to all quality practices. Senior is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

· B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or another Engineering discipline with 7+ years of engineering experience preferably in an Aerospace environment. M.S degree in Mechanical Engineering or another Engineering discipline with 6+ years of engineering experience in an Aerospace environment

· Must possess knowledge of sheet metal and aerospace materials.

· Must possess knowledge of sheet metal related processes (welding, forming, NDT, etc) and geometric tolerance.

Company DescriptionAerospace ManufacturingCompany DescriptionAerospace Manufacturing