Manufacturing Engineer 4

Applied Composites; Los Alamitos (CA); In loco; USD 115.000 - 125.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental, vision

Disability coverage

Retirement savings and matching

Tuition reimbursement

Descrizione del lavoro

Applied Composites Los Alamitos (ACLA) is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer with a strong background in composites processing and tool design to lead manufacturing and assembly process definition across programs.

You will develop cost-effective processes, read drawings for BOM, optimize parameters, and provide technical leadership on the shop floor while collaborating with production teams and supporting customer reviews.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical discipline preferred.
• Requires 8+ years of progressive responsibility in manufacturing engineering or closely related discipline within aerospace composites manufacturing environments
• Working knowledge of materials and processes used for production of aerospace composite parts and assemblies

Mansioni

• Interpret Engineering Specifications to determine product and process requirements.
• Develop and optimize cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards.
• Develop, create, and implement efficient Manufacturing Process documentation in at least four of the Composite Manufacturing areas (Lay-up, Panel Build, Detail Fabrication, Surface Measurements and Tooling Alignment, Machining, Sub-Assembly, and Structures Integration).
• Read and interpret Engineering Drawings to create the Product Indentured Bill-of-Material.
• Select and/or develop manufacturing methods as needed to achieve maximum production efficiency.
• Determine optimum process parameters and document accurate work instructions, identify and implement process improvements, develop and create tool & shop aid designs as necessary.
• Collaborate with production personnel to help maintain smooth flow of production.
• Provide technical oversight to shop personnel during all phases of manufacturing.
• Support customer reviews and technical interchange meetings as needed.
• Support investigations, develop activities and conduct process improvement studies.
• Research alternative solutions to manufacturing problems and processing equipment and make verbal and or written recommendations to appropriate parties and implement solutions.
• Track, report, and analyze defects, driving to determine root cause and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborates in product development with multi-disciplinary project teams.
• May act as program manager for customer programs.

Conoscenze

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Formazione

Manufacturing Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Related technical discipline

Strumenti

SolidWorks

NX

Creo

MasterCAM

Laser tracker

CNC machining

CMM inspection

Descrizione del lavoro

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Manufacturing Engineer 4

ENGINEERING Full Time Advanced-Level Pro Los Alamitos, CA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2387

Salary Range: $115,000.00 To $125,000.00 Annually

Applied Composites Los Alamitos (ACLA) is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer with Composites Processing and Tool Design Background, who will serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert in composite tool and assembly fixture design, manufacturing & assembly process definition, and production and inspection systems & equipment application, while supporting multiple programs and functional organizations.

About ACLA:

Come and join the Applied Composites Los Alamitos team. We are a leading provider of complexspace-flight composite parts and assemblies. Our employees are respected contributors to our success. If you are looking for a company that values and develops its employees while offering engaging work, Applied Composites may be the place for you.

At Applied Composites, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, tuition reimbursement and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

Applied Composites is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled - Affimitive Action Employer.

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Job Responsibilities:

• Interpret Engineering Specifications to determine product and process requirements.
• Develop and continually optimize cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards.
• Develop, create, and implement efficient Manufacturing Process documentation in at least four of the Composite Manufacturing areas (Lay-up, Panel Build, Detail Fabrication, Surface Measurements and Tooling Alignment, Machining, Sub-Assembly, and Structures Integration).
• Read and interpret Engineering Drawings to create the Product Indentured Bill-of-Material.
• Select and/or develop manufacturing methods as needed to achieve maximum production efficiency.
• Determine optimum process parameters and document accurate work instructions, identify and implement process improvements, develop and create tool & shop aid designs as necessary.
• Collaborate with production personnel to help maintain smooth flow of production.
• Provide technical oversight to shop personnel during all phases of manufacturing.
• Support customer reviews and technical interchange meetings as needed.
• Support investigations, develop activities and conduct process improvement studies.
• Research alternative solutions to manufacturing problems and processing equipment and make verbal and or written recommendations to appropriate parties and implement solutions.
• Track, report, and analyze defects, driving to determine root cause and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborates in product development with multi-disciplinary project teams.
• May act as program manager for customer programs.

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, modified or changed at any time at the Company’s discretion. Changes may be made formally, informally either verbally or in writing

Desired Technical Skills Sets:

• Materials and Process experience with prepreg, core, resin/adhesive systems, bonded & mechanically fastened assy’s, and tooling/fixturing materials and methods.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, NX, or Creo design software.
• Ability to interpret multi customer drawings, tolerances, CAD models, and specifications to guide and/or create models and drawings for shop aids, molds, and assembly fixtures.
• Capable of performing tolerance stack up analyses to inform tool design requirements.
• Ability to create statement of work for tool procurement.
• Experience working with multi-axis CNC machining equipment. Machining and/or CNC Programming experience using MasterCAM a plus
• Familiarity with structural assembly alignment and positioning methods using laser tracker
• Ability to provide advanced troubleshooting support for manufacturing, process, and quality issues.
• Abillity to lead root cause investigations and corrective action efforts to resolve complex production challenges.
• Proficiency with creating technical presentation materials to support customer audits, qualification activities, and technical reviews as required.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Develop executive-level presentations, technical reports, and business cases supporting strategic initiatives.
• Ability to effectively interface with customers, and suppliers, to support multiple programs.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentoring to fellow team members, Technicians, and Operations personnel.
• Lead knowledge-sharing initiatives and contribute to the development of engineering standards and training programs.
• Support succession planning and development of engineering talent.
• Facilitate technical training related to composite manufacturing processes, equipment, and best practices.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in: Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical discipline preferred.

Experience:

• Requires 8+ years of progressive responsibility in manufacturing engineering or closely related discipline within aerospace composites manufacturing environments
• Working knowledge of materials and processes used for production of aerospace composite parts and assemblies
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, or NX, or Creo design software
• Experience providing technical requirements for design of Tooling and Fixtures
• Experience in creation of 3-D/2-D shop aids and templates
• Experience with aerospace composites lamination, adhesive bonding, and structural assembly processes
• Working knowledge of Laser tracker/CMM inspection methods and data analysis
• Generation of work instructions and production travelers
• Experience with identifying and implementing manufacturing process improvements
• Experience with design/process validation methods, familiarity with control plans, and risk mitigation methods
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Management of multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment