Manufacturing Engineer I

Senior plc; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Aerospace SSP, a division of Senior plc, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I to support operations and translate design requirements into production processes. You will prepare manufacturing documentation per APQP and develop tooling concepts within the production cell, focusing on manufacturability and cost targets for complex aerospace parts.

Join a team driving continuous improvement with exposure to titanium, Inconel, aluminum, and stainless steel parts, and collaborate with design

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 1 year aerospace experience preferred.
• Knowledge of sheet metal processes (welding, forming, NDT, etc.), geometric tolerances, and aerospace materials is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Focal point for technical aspects of assigned project(s) ensuring compliance with customer and internal requirements.
• Review manufacturability and support cost targets; develop tooling concepts and work instructions.
• Coordinate tooling design for manufacturing/assembly and develop Work Combination Sheets.
• Support root cause analysis and preventive actions to eliminate nonconforming products.
• Ensure safe, organized work area and follow all Senior policies and procedures.

Skills

Aerospace engineering experience

Sheet metal processes knowledge

Geometric tolerances

Aerospace materials knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Senior plc is an international, market-leading, engineering solutions provider with 19 operating businesses in 11 countries. Traded on the London Stock Exchange, Senior designs and manufactures high-technology components and systems for the worldwide aerospace, defense, land vehicle and power & energy markets.

Senior Aerospace SSP, a division of Senior plc, is the world’s largest aerospace high-pressure ducting system supplier. Starting as ‘Stainless Steel Products’ in 1945, and acquired by Senior plc in 1995, we are vertically integrated with our own foundry, fabrication shop, and ISO-certified engineering lab, allowing us to design, manufacture, and qualify complex ducting systems for space launch, defense, and commercial aerospace applications worldwide.

Senior Aerospace SSP is the recognized global leader in high-pressure bleed air ducting systems. We provide "total resource" system solutions for complex ducting requirements, with our components found on most aircraft operating worldwide.

We are committed to the highest standards of ethics, safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. At SSP, we believe in building strong relationships with our customers, suppliers, and most importantly, our employees. We foster a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment with ample opportunities for professional growth. Join us and find your future in a company that values innovation and integrity.

Job Description

Summary:The Manufacturing Engineer I (ME I) works mainly within the operations group supporting operations and production requirements. The ME I will also support Design and Project Engineering efforts translating requirements into production implementation activities. Based on design requirements defined through drawings and specifications, the ME I plans and prepares manufacturing documentation according to Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) practices, including Visual Work Instructions (VWI). The ME I identifies equipment, develops tooling plans and cellular manufacturing concepts for their assigned area of responsibility. The ME I supports and develops new manufacturing and tooling concepts, prepares reports showing areas of improvement, supports improvement projects to show results and initiate efforts in the development of new manufacturing and production techniques.

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

The ME I plans and carries out policies and procedures for manufacturing operation efforts utilized in the manufacturing areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Under general supervision, must be able to perform a variety of job duties including, but not limited to:

• Responsible for and will be the focal point for all technical aspects of assigned project(s) in the following categories:
  • Compliance with customer/product procurement specification
  • Validate that the manufacturing process meets all customer and internal requirements.
  • Review and support product manufacturability
  • Investigation and concurrence on planning document releases
  • Advanced Quality Planning (AQP)
  • Tooling requirements
  • Visual Work Instructions (VWI)
  • Meeting cost targets
  • Eliminating waste from the manufacturing process
• Responsible for clear and concise work instructions of detail parts, sub-assemblies, and top assemblies.
• Apply operation time standards as required and develop Work Combination Sheets (WCS).
• Ensure manufacturability of detail parts, sub-assemblies, top assemblies as applicable to projects/programs.
• Potential liaison to provide technical assistance between Senior Aerospace SSP manufacturing and customer cognizant engineering.
• May be assigned to work with developing supplier processes and help correct supplier issues.
• Assist in the initial manufacturing cycle of new detail parts, sub-assemblies and assemblies for assigned New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Follow up on the effectiveness of the manufacturing process and identify issues through data analysis or manufacturing measuring techniques.
• Become familiar with specific product manufacturing processes, identify, and implement cost reduction ideas. May be assigned to special cost reduction initiatives as part of a muti-discipline team.
• Works on a Production Support Team and partners with the other team members to address manufacturing issues.
• Support Root Cause and Preventive Actions to eliminate causes for nonconforming products.
• Support, document and validate component, assembly, and/or system processes such as machining, forming, stamping, heat treating, and chemical processing of the following materials:
  • Titanium
  • Inconel
  • Aluminum
  • Stainless Steel
  • 01 and D2 tooling steel
• Ensure engineering changes are documented and implemented.
• Coordinate the design of tooling as it applies to the manufacturing/assembly process.
• Develop sound manufacturing processes based upon Senior Aerospace SSP’s capabilities.
• Review production drawing(s) for technical content and provide feedback.
• Make recommendations and offer credible solutions to product, tooling and processes.
• Perform related work as required.
• Follow all Senior policies and procedures.
• Other duties 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.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related disciplinewith a minimum (1) yearengineering experience in an Aerospace environment preferred,or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge of sheet metal processes (welding, forming, NDT, etc), geometric tolerances and aerospace materials is preferred.

Additional Information

Annual Target Salary = $75k

Monday - Friday 1st Shift

Joining our team will provide you with a rewarded career with a tight-knit and collaborative team. You will also enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes a market-led base salary, comprehensive benefits package along with wellness benefits, matching 401K plan and paid time off.

Trade Compliance Statement Access to our facilities is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. Nationals, U.S. refugees, asylees, or temporary residents under amnesty provisions ), and to properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes. Additionally, potential employee names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive controlled technical data.

To ensure there is no unexpected delay to your start date with our Company and due to the potential need to obtain an export license, we would like to promptly assess whether such a license is needed to access our facility and/or systems. Such licenses can take several weeks/months to obtain from the U.S. Government. Our Trade Compliance department may reach out to you with a Licensing Assessment form, which we request you kindly complete and return as soon as possible.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. EOE M/F/D/V/VEVRAA Federal Contractor