Manufacturing Engineer I: Lean Process Specialist

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

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

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