Manufacturing Engineer I: Lean, NPI & Process Improvement

Ducommun Incorporated; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ducommun Incorporated, based in Carson, CA, seeks an Engineer to support lean manufacturing initiatives and six sigma projects. You will work with cross-functional teams to design efficient processes, tooling, and production layouts for electromechanical products and assemblies.

The role involves time studies, process audits, and training production staff on new procedures, tools, and systems. Strong communication and CAD/CAM proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Support continuous improvement projects using lean and six sigma tools.
• Assist RCCA activities on CARs and DMRs with cross functional teams.
• Help design manufacturing processes, work instructions and production layouts.
• Support tooling and fixture design, testing and validation.
• Assist production on technical issues.
• Contribute to NPI teams for new products' processes and procedures.
• Create and update routing information (cycle times, notes).
• Train production personnel on tools and procedures.
• Conduct process audits and time studies.
• Communicate with vendors on technical issues as required.
• Perform other assignments as needed.

Skills

Acrylic machining

Painting processes

Reading blueprints

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

MS Office (Excel/Word)

ERP familiarity

Independent work

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Mechanical Desktop

Inventor

Virtual Gibbs

ERP System

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

Ducommun Incorporated, based in Carson, CA, seeks an Engineer to support lean manufacturing initiatives and six sigma projects. You will work with cross-functional teams to design efficient processes, tooling, and production layouts for electromechanical products and assemblies.

The role involves time studies, process audits, and training production staff on new procedures, tools, and systems. Strong communication and CAD/CAM proficiency are required.