Manufacturing Engineer I: Lean Process Optimization

ELLWOOD National Forge; Irvine (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ELLWOOD National Forge in Irvine, CA, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I (salary exempt) to lead process development, standardize work instructions and control plans for parts, and collaborate with tooling and programming teams to optimize manufacturing flow.

Responsibilities include LEAN coordination, gage design and implementation, design reviews, and supporting quotes for machining hours and tooling costs.

Qualifications

• BS in Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering (or related) and 2–5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Proficient with SolidWorks or NX and MS Office.
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Regular attendance as scheduled is an essential function.

Skills

Microsoft Office

SolidWorks

NX

Education

BS in Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

Job description

ELLWOOD National Forge in Irvine, CA, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I (salary exempt) to lead process development, standardize work instructions and control plans for parts, and collaborate with tooling and programming teams to optimize manufacturing flow.

Responsibilities include LEAN coordination, gage design and implementation, design reviews, and supporting quotes for machining hours and tooling costs.