Manufacturing Engineer I

Lockwood Industries, LLC dba Fralock•Poway, CA

9h•$36 - $43•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is focused on working with customers and operations to grow Fralock's technical ceramics business by creating manufacturing documentation and drawing packages to enable new products. The position assists design and process engineering in the development of fabrication process documentation and new product introductions at manufacturing facilities in Poway and Fremont, California. The Manufacturing Engineer I collaborates with Operations, Process Engineering, Business Development, Quality, and Engineering to execute key projects supporting the successful growth of the ceramics business.

Requirements

Strong SolidWorks knowledge and ability to create and tolerance drawings.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to analyze data and solve problems.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
0–2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in one or more related engineering areas: ceramics manufacturing, sintering, powder processing, or prototype production.

Nice To Haves

Past experience in ceramic and/or glass component manufacturing.
Self-motivated, results- and action-oriented, and a strong team player.
Capable of using CAD and CAM software.
Arduino programming skills.
Hands-on aptitude.
Experience with multilayer ceramic manufacturing
Custom process tooling design experience.
Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, or ISO 13485.

Responsibilities

Review engineering documents and create Bills of Materials and production routings in the ERP system.
Create manufacturing instructions and drawing packages in SolidWorks for new product introduction.
Collaborate with design and process engineers and area leads to develop and implement new ceramic manufacturing processes on the factory floor.
Manage process transfer to manufacturing by supporting process engineering through gate and exit processes, including process descriptions, process limits, work instructions, and specifications.
Serve as a contact point to address out-of-specification problems reported by manufacturing operations in a timely manner.
Assist with work-center process design and development for new products, including equipment, setup, tooling, process steps, and manufacturing instructions.
Collaborate across departments regarding product design to ensure effective production methods.
Research new and existing equipment and machines to improve manufacturing efficiency within defined cost, quality, and volume targets.
Work within QA/QC procedures and understand their scope, application, waiver documentation, and procedures.
Follow all safety standards and procedures, including PPE requirements for a manufacturing environment.
Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area using safety standards and expectations.
Other duties as needed or assigned by supervisor.