Production Support Engineer

Adient Aerospace; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient Aerospace is seeking a skilled Production Support Engineer in Huntington Beach. This critical role links manufacturing teams and engineering, ensuring problem resolution through effective communication and analytical skills. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and 3+ years of relevant experience in aerospace.

Benefits

Up to 7% bonus potential

Generous 401(K) matching

3 weeks of Paid Time Off

12 paid holidays

On-site gym

Free electric car charging

Supportive workplace environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience required, ideally in aerospace.
• Wide knowledge of engineering and manufacturing techniques essential.
• Desire to learn and stay updated on industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Serve as point of contact for engineering team for assigned products.
• Manage problem reports and communicate daily updates.
• Translate problems into technical language for change management.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Planning and time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

CATIA

AUTOCAD

PLM

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Since 2018, Elevate Aircraft Seating has been enhancing the passenger experience through innovative aircraft seat design and manufacturing. With locations in California, Washington, and Germany we are guided by creativity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to quality.

We are looking for a skilled Production Support Engineer to join our team in Huntington Beach. This is an on-site position based in Huntington Beach. We value teamwork, inclusivity, and continuous professional development, and we offer competitive benefits along with opportunities for growth.

Job Summary

The Production Support Engineer is the critical link between the manufacturing teams, physical product, and the wider Engineering organization, with direct responsibility for assuring translation of identified problems to engineered solutions. Using a broad foundation of engineering knowhow and practical ability, the Production Support Engineer is required to clearly define reported issues, carry out engineering investigations, and stipulate right-sized solutions to ensure timely closure of identified problems. Problem solving is at the core of this role, and associated communication with multi-disciplinary teams is a key requirement.

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES - Essential Functions (Other duties and projects may be assigned or requested.)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Serve as the point of contact for the engineering team for assigned internal customers, programs, and products.
• Manage problem reports and structure internal communication with daily cadence for assigned programs and products.
• Provide daily updates on status of problem resolution associated with products, programs, or sub-tasks.
• Working directly with Project Engineers, the Production Support Engineer will feedback to the appropriate functions within the wider Engineering organization through use of problem report data, associated analysis, and concise communication to ensure transfer of lessons learned, directly supporting continuous product improvement.
• Utilize known and prescribed analysis and problem-solving methodology to expedite problem resolution against tight timelines.
• Use Engineering knowledge to translate, define, and analyze problems into technical language to be applied through change management.
• Execute defined changes by applying design, modelling, and drafting skills to assigned change tasks from Project Engineers.
• Manage time and priorities to ensure timely resolution of defined issues to meet internal and external demand.
• Communicate problem resolution verbally and in writing/presentations as appropriate to ensure broad understanding of outputs.
• Use product feedback from internal and external sources to support optimization of designs for manufacture and assembly.
• Provide technical support to internal and external customers and communicate with the wider Engineering team to ensure correct levels of inclusion and oversight.
• Serve as a member of the Material Review Board (MRB) on behalf of Engineering to disposition non-conforming products. .
  
  

Education

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS – Education, Knowledge, and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline is required
  
  

Experience

• 3+ years of related experience required, 2+ of those years in the aircraft industry
• The position requires a wide knowledge of Engineering, design principles, manufacturing techniques, and the constraints of change within an Aerospace environment.
  
  

Skills

• System design - Ability to understand how smaller components can fit into larger systems of products and associated processes.
• Attention to detail - Ability to consider a myriad of details from the problem-solving and concept stages to the testing and modeling phases and ensuring that nothing critical gets lost in the process.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.?Ability to approach every problem and task with a calm and analytical mind and being able to solve all aspects of issues at reduced risk levels.
• Desire to learn – Ability to immerse in the specifics of the product design intent, staying updated on industry trends, while absorbing new technologies and engineering techniques.?
• Excellent communication skills - Ability to transfer information to members of the team, and being able to explain concepts at all levels, clearly, and concisely using appropriate methods.
• Planning and time management skills – Ability to quickly and dynamically identify priorities, plan activity accordingly, and manage time to ensure execution.
  
  

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Microsoft Office proficiency (i.e., Excel, Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Knowledge of related software including CATIA, AUTOCAD, and PLM
• Experience of applying formal root cause and corrective action methodology .
  
  

Other

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts
• The noise level in the environment is moderate
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand; walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include ability to adjust focus, depth perception, peripheral vision, distance vision and close vision
• International and domestic travel may be required. Odd hours will also be required as needed based on customers' needs
• Will be on call to respond to customers’ needs
• Extended or irregular hours may be required
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Adient Aerospace is an “at-will” employer; employment is at the mutual consent of both the employee and the employer and may be terminated at will for any reason, with or without cause, at any time during employment with the Company
• As business conditions warrant a change in the operating necessities of the Company, all employees are expected to react productively and handle other essential tasks assigned now or in the future
• Tasks may vary slightly based on products produced at a division
• This position requires occasional mandatory weekend work, including a rolling Saturday shift once a month
  

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

• N/A
  
  

SUPERVISION PROVIDED TO THE POSITION

• Direction is provided for assignments in terms of desired outcome (goals), timing and budget. Work is reviewed or measured in terms of meeting organizational objectives and schedules.
  
  

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY

• Assists with coordination of adherence to organizational goals, operating policies, and budgetary guidelines.
  
  

Language Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
  
  

Benefits / Compensation

Adient Aerospace offers competitive wages and benefits to recognize employees for their work. The base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, experience and take into account internal equity.

Salary Range Transparency: $90,000 - $110,000 annually

Featured Benefits

• Up to 7% bonus potential (for bonus eligible positions)
• Generous 401(K) matching with immediate eligibility and vesting
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off
• 12 paid holidays
• Affordable health care plans for yourself and your family
• And so much more!
  
  

Other Perks

• On-site gym
• Free electric car charging stations
• Potential for growth within organization
• Supportive workplace environment with a team-oriented culture

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

• Industries

  Aviation & Aerospace

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