Manufacturing Engineer

Full-time

Brea, CA

About the position

The Manufacturing Engineer supports Manufacturing in evaluating, developing, planning, coordinating, directing, and improving manufacturing processes. This role facilitates manufacturing process development/improvement with Engineering, Production Control, Contracts, Maintenance, and Estimating.

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 and/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 assure 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred.
• Experience in the aerospace industry is a must.

Benefits

• Full Time with benefits