Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Precision Castparts; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to enhance manufacturing processes and drive continuous improvement. This role involves leading cross-functional teams, optimizing production efficiency, and implementing advanced methodologies to achieve operational excellence. You will be pivotal in fostering a culture of safety and quality while mentoring staff and collaborating with various departments. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering or 15+ years of relevant experience required.
• Lean / Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvements using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve production issues and optimize processes.
• Mentor production staff on best practices and safety guidelines.

Skills

Statistical Analysis

Lean / Six Sigma

Problem Solving

Technical Document Interpretation

Mathematical Skills

Blueprint Reading

Organizational Skills

MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

15+ years of relevant experience

Tools

CNC Machines

Measuring Tools

Inspection Equipment

QAD

Job description

Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for optimizing manufacturing processes and driving continuous improvement? Join our dynamic team as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer! In this role, you'll spend 80% of your time on the production floor and 20% in the office, actively enhancing safety, quality, productivity, and cost-effectiveness. Be a key player in our journey towards operational excellence!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Innovate and Lead: Spearhead process improvements using advanced statistical analysis, Lean / Six Sigma methodologies, and engineering principles to meet key performance metrics in safety, quality, throughput, productivity, and cost reduction.
2. Collaborate and Resolve: Lead cross-functional teams to analyze root causes of production issues, implement corrective actions, and monitor results for ongoing performance improvement.
3. Streamline and Optimize: Partner with manufacturing, quality, engineering, maintenance, and purchasing teams to manage and streamline production processes for maximum efficiency and minimum cost.
4. Ensure Excellence: Define production sequences, inspection criteria, tooling, gauges, and fixtures to ensure products meet or exceed customer specifications.
5. Standardize and Enhance: Develop and maintain SOPs that boost safety, quality, productivity, and reduce machine downtime, scrap, and delinquencies.
6. Drive Projects: Oversee the planning and execution of capital improvement projects to achieve cost savings and increase throughput.
7. Manage Costs: Collaborate with finance and materials management to maintain accurate manufacturing costs, process routings, and bills of materials.
8. Train and Guide: Mentor and train production staff on best practices, production procedures, and safety guidelines to ensure consistent, high-quality output.
9. Collaborate with Suppliers: Work with purchasing and suppliers to enhance process reliability, lower costs, and secure high-quality materials.
10. Provide Expertise: Offer technical expertise to resolve production issues and ensure continuous improvement in product and process quality.
11. Stay Updated: Keep abreast of technological advancements and process innovations that could improve manufacturing operations.
12. Maintain Equipment: Collaborate with maintenance and manufacturing teams to ensure equipment is properly set, maintained, and calibrated for consistent high-quality production.
13. Document Processes: Maintain accurate documentation for all manufacturing processes and procedures.
14. Promote Safety: Foster a "Safety 24/7" culture by driving safety initiatives to prevent accidents and ensure a zero-incident environment.
15. Adapt and Perform: Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering, or 15+ years of relevant experience.
• Extensive experience in machining (e.g., Header, Roll Former, Chucker, CNC, Traub, Point, Shave, etc.).
• Proficiency in process improvement methodologies; Lean / Six Sigma Black Belt certification 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.

Required Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, safety regulations, and operating procedures; effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid mathematical skills, including advanced algebra and geometry in manufacturing applications.
• Strong problem-solving and reasoning skills, with the ability to execute written, verbal, or diagram-based instructions effectively.
• Competence in reading blueprints, router instructions, and technical specifications.
• Proficiency in using measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and other precision instruments.
• Results-driven with a strong ability to meet deadlines and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Advanced skills in MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and QAD.
• Experience with inspection equipment such as micrometers, comparators, and dial calipers.

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.