Manufacturing Engineer I

Ducommun Incorporated

Carson (CA)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 95,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Ducommun Incorporated in Carson, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I to optimize manufacturing processes for aerospace, defense and industrial products. You will support lean initiatives, line balancing, RCCA activities, and development of assembly layouts and tooling to improve throughput and quality.

You will work with cross-functional teams on new product introductions, create routings, train staff, and perform time studies ensuring best practices and compliance with engineering

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
0-3 years’ experience in a production environment.
Basic understanding of 6-Sigma and Lean Manufacturing concepts.
Experience leading cross functional teams is a plus.
Proficiency with reading/interpretation of drawings and specifications.
CAD/CAM software experience is a plus.
Intermediate computer skills: email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Support continuous improvement projects using lean and six sigma tools.
Support cross functional teams on RCCA activities for CARs and DMRs.
Assist in designing manufacturing processes, work instructions, and production layouts.
Help design, test, and validate tooling and fixtures.
Support production operations and address technical issues.
Assist NPI teams with development of processes for new products.
Create and update routing information (cycle times, notes).
Train production personnel on tools, processes, and procedures.
Conduct process audits and time studies.
Coordinate with vendors on technical issues as needed.
Other assignments as required.

Skills

Acrylic machining

Painting processes

Assembly tooling

Blueprints interpretation

Cross-functional teamwork

ERP knowledge

MS Office

CAD/CAM software

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Mechanical Desktop

Inventor

Virtual Gibbs

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer I

Engineers in this general category are concerned with determiningthe optimal manufacturing methods and process for producing company products.Understanding of lean improvement methodology, ergonomics, time studies forreducing waste and excess, line balancing, 6S, Kaizens, etc.

Who are we?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Our Performance Center in Carson, CA is the EngineeredProducts Group site for our Human Machine Interface, Motion Control Device, andRadio Frequency (RF) product lines.

Job Summary

Supportcontinuous improvement projects utilizing lean and six sigma tools.
Supportcross functional teams to support RCCA activities on CARs and DMRs.
Supportthe design of manufacturing processes, work instructions and productionlayouts for assemblies, equipment installation, and material handling.
Supportthe design, test and validation of tooling and fixtures.
Support production operations and personnel on technical issues.
SupportNPI teams with development of manufacturing processes and procedures fornew products.
Createand update routing information (cycle times, notes, etc.).
Trainproduction personnel on the proper use and execution of tools, processes,and procedures.
Conductprocess audits and time studies.
Communicatewith vendors, and suppliers on projects on technical issues as required.
Otherassignments as required.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Working knowledge of acrylic machining, painting processes, andassembly tooling.
Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret blueprints,manufacturing plans, specifications and purchase orders, professional journals,technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to effectivelypresent information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients,customers.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and drawvalid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technicalinstructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract andconcrete variables.
Ability to contribute/participate on cross-functional,problem-solving teams.
Computer skills: Microsoft Office; Excel and Word.
Working knowledge of an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) System desired but not mandatory.
Ability towork independently, with a higher level of judgment making skills.

Required Experience and Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering or
Related Engineering Field.
0-3 years’ experience in a production environment, preferably with electromechanical, aerospace, and industrial applications.
Basic understanding of 6-Sigma and Lean Manufacturing concepts.
Experience leading cross functional teams on projects a plus
Professional knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes together with work measurement and work standards
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
CAD/CAM software experience (AutoCAD, Mechanical Desktop, Inventor, Virtual Gibbs) is a plus
Working knowledge at an intermediate level of computer skills in e-mail, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
Excellent verbal and written communication skills