Senior Manufacturing Engineer

DSJ Global; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer III in Los Angeles to optimize manufacturing processes on the shop floor. You will troubleshoot production issues, design tooling, layout plant facilities, and drive efficiency improvements across multiple projects.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in engineering, 3-5+ years in heavy manufacturing, and SolidWorks CAD/CAM experience. Strong problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 3-5+ years in heavy manufacturing environment.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, and draw conclusions.
• Experience interpreting technical instructions and blueprints.
• 5+ years in manufacturing with suppliers/procurement exposure.
• Experience with equipment installation preferred.
• Self-motivated team player and leader with multi-project focus.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; conflict resolution.
• CAD/CAM experience with SolidWorks; proficient blueprint reading.
• MS Office suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot shop-floor manufacturing problems and develop new procedures.
• Address basic machine geometry issues and design tooling and layouts.
• Own projects related to scheduling, budgets, and efficiency improvements.
• Design manufacturing processes, tooling, work instructions, and equipment specs.
• Mentor junior department members and promote continuous improvement.
• Elevate workflow issues to ensure quality and protect high-value items.

Skills

CAD/CAM (SolidWorks)

Blueprint reading

Project management

MS Office

Vendor management

Mentoring

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks CAD/CAM

Job description

An Industrial Machinery Manufacturing Company is looking to add a Manufacturing Engineer III to their talented team!

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Troubleshoot manufacturing problems on the shop floor. Develop new manufacturing procedures for new product lines
• Troubleshoot basic machine geometry problems.
• Design assembly tooling, facility floor plans, plant layout designs.
• Drive ownership of their project - related to scheduling, budgets, efficiency.
• Design manufacturing processes including tooling, labor standards, spec out equipment, work instructions, etc.
• Serve as mentor to more junior department members.
• Use continuous improvement thinking in order to constantly improve production, reduce waste, and improve efficiency.
• Follow instructions and procedures, elevate issues impacting workflow and quality, and ensure the proper care and protection of high-value items.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering or related engineering degree.
• 3-5+ years of experience working within a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Must be able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions such as mathematical and/or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• At least 5 years of experience within a manufacturing environment with experience working with suppliers/vendors/procurement.
• Experience with equipment installation is preferred.
• Self-motivated individual capable of functioning as both a team member and team leader, with the flexibility to achieve objectives and adapt approaches as needed.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to resolve conflicting interests and secure cooperation.
• CAD/CAM experience is required - solidworks is preferred. Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints.
• MS Office, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Exhibits honesty and integrity, consistently adhering to rules, procedures, and policies.