Manufacturing Engineer I

ELLWOOD Group Inc; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in California is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer I to lead process development and improvements at their Irvine plant. The ideal candidate will have a BS degree in Engineering and 2-5 years of manufacturing experience. Responsibilities include standardizing work instructions, facilitating design processes, and coordinating lean implementations. Candidates should exhibit strong problem-solving skills and be proficient in tools like Solid Works and Microsoft Office. This position promotes equal opportunity among diverse individuals.

Qualifications

• 2 - 5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Mechanical or Industrial engineering degree preferred.
• Must have strong organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes.
• Standardize work instructions for parts.
• Optimize manufacturing evaluations and flow.

Skills

Manufacturing process development

Strong personal computer skills

Proficient with Solid Works modeling

Excellent problem-solving skills

Results-oriented and self-driven

Verbal and written communication skills

Education

Four-year BS Degree in Engineering

Tools

Solid Works

Microsoft Office

Job description

There is an opening for a Manufacturing Engineer I (salary exempt position) based at the ENF Irvine Plant, however, from time to time you may be assigned to the Corry/Warren Plants.

These job functions are not intended to be an all-encompassing list of duties:

• Manufacturing process development and improvements
• Standardizing work instructions and detailed control plans for semi-finished and finished parts
• Manufacturing Evaluation and Optimization (Manufacturing Flow, Routings, Coordination with Tooling and Programming)
• LEAN coordination and implementation throughout facility, focusing on set-up reduction, tooling and fixturing.
• Gage identification, procurement, design and implementation
• Facilitate the manufacturing design process, including design review and route review meetings.
• Leading the contract review process for new item assessment and processing.
• Working with sales to quote machining hours and tooling costs.
• As well as any other duties and responsibilities as required from time to time to support the business needs.

Regular attendance as scheduled is an essential function.

MNIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Four-year BS Degree in a related Engineering discipline (preferred Mechanical or Industrial engineering degree)
• 2 - 5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Strong personal computer skills, including Microsoft office programs
• Proficient with Solid Works modeling software and/or NX
• Excellent problem solving and organizational skillsli>
• Must be results oriented with a strong desire to succeed, and be self-driven
• Solid verbal and written communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience with the following:

• Machining or machine tools
• Manufacturing planning
• Metallurgy; including heat treatment and mechanical requirements
• TOC Manufacturing concepts
• Tooling experience

Equal Opportunity Employer---minorities/ females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

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