Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly cash bonus plan

Paid time off 120 hours/year

10 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) in North Hollywood, CA is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to coordinate and support manufacturing engineering for new and existing products.

You will collaborate with Quality, Operations, Design Engineering, and Planning to ensure cost-efficient, high-quality solutions. The role requires 5-7 years in manufacturing, knowledge of aerospace manufacturing, Lean/Six Sigma, and BS in Mechanical Engineering.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of progressively broadening manufacturing experience.
• Experience in metal machining and aerospace fasteners.
• Knowledge of TQM, root cause analysis, value stream mapping.
• Lean/Six Sigma experience.

Responsibilities

• Sets safety standard and enforces policies on the shop floor.
• Leads cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance production outcomes.
• Designs and coordinates tooling/fixtures for manufacturing operations.
• Develops and improves manufacturing methods focusing on safety, quality, throughput, and cost.
• Analyzes space utilization and equipment layout to maximize efficiency.
• Partners with vendors for equipment specifications and purchase requisitions.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Manufacturing cost control

Quality assurance

Statistical methods

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CNC milling

CNC turning

Fixture design

Machining equipment knowledge

Job description

Country: United States of America

State / County: California

City: North Hollywood

Division: EPD

Company: Avibank

Function: Engineering

Workplace Type: On-Site

Position type: Full Time

Opportunity ID: 24483

Position Summary

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Senior Manufacturing Engineer will coordinate and support all manufacturing engineering functions related to new and existing products. This includes analyzing the manufacturability of parts, determining requirements for tooling and equipment, and defining optimized processes that span from initial development through full-scale production. The engineer will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams-including Quality, Operations, Design Engineering, and Planning-to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality manufacturing solutions.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Sets the standard for working safely and following all safety policies, leading by example.
• Serve as a key member of the Manufacturing Operations leadership team and collaborate closely with Quality and Engineering departments to deliver high-performance production outcomes.
• Design and coordinate the fabrication of tooling and fixtures to support the manufacturing operations.
• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods with a focus on safety, quality, throughput, and cost-efficiency.
• Analyze space utilization, material flow, and equipment layout to maximize shop floor efficiency and reduce waste.
• Partners with vendors to determine product specifications and manage purchase requisitions for equipment, materials, and parts for new projects.
• Coordinate with design, planning, and tooling teams to ensure manufacturable designs and seamless production integration.
• Works closely with leadership and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing needs and identify performance improvement opportunities.
• Lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives across the operation to drive continuous improvement and process standardization.
• Manage and execute special projects focused on productivity gains, cost reduction, and new technology implementation.

Required Skills

• Possess good written/oral communications skills, as well as the ability to present his/her views in a clear and compelling manner. Positive can-do orientation. Able to deal effectively with broad range of personalities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
• Demonstrated project/team management capabilities that can meet aggressive deadlines.
• Skilled in conflict resolution, cross-functional leadership, and project management.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and a high sense of urgency when engaging with customers, cross-functional teams, and all organizational levels, while remaining confident and effective in navigating ambiguity and complex challenges.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing cost control, quality assurance, and schedule adherence within aerospace environments
• Technical knowledge of machines, tools, and precision manufacturing equipment including CNC multi axis machines and specialty fastener systems.
• Demonstrates a solid understanding of lean manufacturing principles and actively applies practices such as 6S, Visual Controls, Standard Work, and work center metrics to support continuous improvement and operational clarity.

Required Experience

• 5-7 years of progressively broadening manufacturing experience.
• Extensive experience in metal machining (e.g., Header, Grinding, Roll Former, CNC milling & turning, etc.).
• Experience in aerospace/fastener/metals manufacturing industries, with strong knowledge of all fastener materials preferred.
• Deep understanding of Total Quality Management (TQM) principles and tools, including root cause analysis, demand flow, process design, bills of material, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Proficiency in process improvement methodologies; Lean/Six Sigma

Level of Education

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Operations, or similar.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

• For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $110,000.00 to $140,000.00 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors.
• For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company's Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 2X the Company's bonus multiple, based on the Company's performance in the applicable quarter.
• Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year.
• Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays.
• Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company's 401(k) plan.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Business Profile

PCC Engineered Products, which include the PCC Industrial & Distribution Group, consist of specialized manufacturing businesses that produce fasteners, precision components, systems, tooling, and engineered system solutions for a diverse group of end customers in the automotive, aerospace & defense, industrial machinery, and other performance-driven markets.

PCC Engineered Products' manufacturing operations are spread over four continents, forming a network of industry-leading companies, which enables our customers to utilize our experience and deep product knowledge wherever they need it. Embedded in a culture of continuous improvement, our assets and industry leadership ensure that we will consistently deliver our customers the best value in the markets we serve.

Location Profile

Located in North Hollywood, CA, Avibank Manufacturing, Inc., a PCC Company, a part of the Engineered Products Group, is among the world's leading manufacturers specializing in the design and production of sophisticated fasteners and multi-component fastening systems and devices, solving difficult engineering and critical performance problems.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.