Senior Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer - Process & Tooling

Paycom - ATS; Los Alamitos (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrowhead Products in Los Alamitos, CA, seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to plan and execute complex manufacturing engineering assignments, drive process improvements, and collaborate with Engineering, Production Control, Contracts, Maintenance, Estimating, Sales and Purchasing.

The role emphasizes tooling and equipment upgrades, Kaizen events, Lean Six Sigma practices, and ensuring efficient, safe production of aerospace products.

Qualifications

• Requires related four (4) year college degree or six (6) years plus equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Six (6) plus years’ Manufacturing Engineering experience in aerospace manufacturing or related industry.

Responsibilities

• Plans and performs complex manufacturing engineering assignments on a variety of production lines to manufacture Company products.
• Participates in quotation proposals by developing manufacturing concepts in conjunction with interested Company members to establish efficient manufacture of products, in accordance with prescribed engineering, quality and customer requirements.
• Participates in product and process development and design reviews; approves all engineering drawings and provides for smooth transfer into production. Coordinates and advises on establishing ad/or application of methods, material and equipment.
• Provides technical and direct assistance to supervisors on day-to-day operations, making them aware of manufacturing plans and assisting them in achieving optimum results. Cooperates with tool engineering on planning, design, construction or procurement, proofing and release of tooling.
• Expedites, controls and monitors projects throughout all production phases. Conducts failure analysis in conjunction with cognizant Company personnel. Acts as a liaison between supervisors and members of other affected departments. Provides proper communications; obtains views and approvals of interested personnel; assures resolution of problems and taking corrective action to ensure smooth production.
• Reviews and approves engineering drawings and documentation prior to release to manufacturing to ensure conformance to manufacturing concepts and established practices. Investigates and approves design and process change requests. Participates in review and dispositioning of non-conforming materials.
• Conducts cost analysis for cost control of designated lines of Company products and conducts other special investigations and floor follow up as required.
• Recommends vendors and coordinates on vendor problems related to processing of designated line items.
• Furnishes operational guidance to Manufacturing Engineering and Technicians when assigned.
• Conducts and participates in Lean Manufacturing activities, including 6S and Kaizen events.

Skills

Engineering drawings

Mathematical analysis

Metallurgical knowledge

Aerospace processes

Materials handling

Project management

Capital expenditures

Computer proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Arrowhead Products in Los Alamitos, CA, seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to plan and execute complex manufacturing engineering assignments, drive process improvements, and collaborate with Engineering, Production Control, Contracts, Maintenance, Estimating, Sales and Purchasing.

The role emphasizes tooling and equipment upgrades, Kaizen events, Lean Six Sigma practices, and ensuring efficient, safe production of aerospace products.