Manufacturing Project Engineer

Ducommun, Inc.; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ducommun, Inc. seeks a Manufacturing Project Engineer to support all aspects of manufacturing, including design, development, and legacy programs, at its Joplin, Missouri facility.

You will contribute to program execution, implement cost-saving improvements, and collaborate with engineering, purchasing, and contract management to meet customer requirements. The role requires a engineering degree and 2–4 years of related experience in electronics manufacturing, with strong analytical and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• 2-4 years of engineering support in electronics manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute program and engineering expertise for the facility.
• Analyze operations and propose cost-justified improvements.
• Optimize floor space, materials, personnel, and equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering, purchasing, and contract management to meet customer requirements.
• May perform design on special projects as needed.
• Ensure proper handling of hazardous waste in the work area.

Skills

Engineering basics

Technical writing

Reading engineering drawings

Analytical skills

Six Sigma

MS Project

Customer communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Project

Job description

Manufacturing Project Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer is needed to support all aspects of manufacturing including design, development, and legacy programs.

Who we are?

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 facility in Orange, CA is a leading global supplier of large stretch formed aircraft skins, hot forming of titanium, superplastic forming and complex fastened and welded assemblies.

Job Summary & Essential Functions

• Contribute program and engineering expertise for facility.
• Assist in establishing operational methods and work standards using various measurement techniques
• Analyze existing operations and propose cost-justified improvements
• Optimize use of floor space, materials, personnel, and equipment
• Analyze workstation designs for ergonomic compliance
• Conduct studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, inventory control, and production record-keeping systems
• Develop work simplification methods and job aids
• Collaborate with engineering, purchasing, and contract management to establish production layouts and procedures to meet customer requirements
• May perform design on special projects as needed
• Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.
• Perform other assignments as required

Required Experience/Education/Training/Certifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering is required
• 2-4 years' experience providing engineering support in electronics manufacturing preferred

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of basic manufacturing and assembly processes together with work measurement and work standards
• Proficient in technical writing, good documentation skills; attention to detail is critical
• Required: able to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Prior experience with an ISO-9000 AS-9000 environment is a plus
• Demonstrated analytical expertise including ability to plan, resolve problems effectively, and establish priorities
• Understanding of DOE, 6-Sigma, Lean Manufacturing desired
• Working knowledge at an intermediate level of computer skills in e-mail, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Microsoft Project
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with customers and project company image to attract business
• Negotiation and conflict management skills together with demonstrated experience troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Flexible with high energy, able to handle multiple tasks smoothly

ITAR/EAR Compliance

This position requires access to export-controlled information and/or hardware, and candidates must be U.S. Persons that comply with all U.S. Export control laws and regulation. As such, U.S. citizenship, U.S. lawful permanent resident status, protected person status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or the ability to meet ITAR and EAR requirements is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

1505 Maiden Lane Joplin, Missouri, 64801 United States

N/A (Not Applicable) - Activity is not applicable to this occupation

Occasionally - Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (.25 - 2.5 hrs/day)

Frequently - Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)

Continuously - Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)