Senior Manufacturing Engineer | Lean | Aerospace Production

Precision Castparts; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to coordinate manufacturing engineering for new and existing products, evaluating manufacturability and tooling requirements while defining optimized processes from development to full-scale production.

The role partners with Quality, Operations, Design Engineering, and Planning to ensure safe, cost-effective, high-quality manufacturing solutions and drives Lean/Six Sigma initiatives across the operation.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of progressively broadening manufacturing experience.
• Extensive experience in metal machining (Header, Grinding, CNC milling & turning).
• Experience in aerospace/fastener/metals industries, with strong knowledge of all fastener materials preferred.
• Deep understanding of Total Quality Management (TQM) principles and tools.
• Proficiency in Lean/Six Sigma and process improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Sets the standard for working safely and following all safety policies.
• Serve as a key member of the Manufacturing Operations leadership team and collaborate with Quality and Engineering to deliver high-performance production outcomes.
• Design and coordinate the fabrication of tooling and fixtures to support 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.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Conflict resolution

Interpersonal skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CNC multi-axis machines

Specialty fastener systems

Job description

Precision Castparts in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to coordinate manufacturing engineering for new and existing products, evaluating manufacturability and tooling requirements while defining optimized processes from development to full-scale production.

The role partners with Quality, Operations, Design Engineering, and Planning to ensure safe, cost-effective, high-quality manufacturing solutions and drives Lean/Six Sigma initiatives across the operation.