Manufacturing Engineer I

Senior plc•Burbank, CA

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer I primarily supports operations and production, while also supporting Design and Project Engineering by translating requirements into production implementation activities. Using design requirements from drawings and specifications, the engineer plans and prepares manufacturing documentation according to Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) practices, including Visual Work Instructions (VWI). The role identifies equipment, develops tooling plans and cellular manufacturing concepts for assigned areas, and supports the development of new manufacturing and tooling concepts. The engineer also prepares improvement reports, supports improvement projects, and helps develop new manufacturing and production techniques. The role plans and carries out policies and procedures for manufacturing operations. Under general supervision, the engineer serves as the technical focal point for assigned projects, addressing customer and internal requirements, manufacturability, planning documents, advanced quality planning, tooling, work instructions, and cost and waste reduction. The position supports new product introduction, production troubleshooting, process validation, supplier process development, root-cause and preventive actions, and the implementation of engineering changes. Responsibilities are assigned by the Manufacturing Manager and may be reviewed as organizational needs change. The engineer works with processes including machining, forming, stamping, heat treating, and chemical processing of titanium, Inconel, aluminum, stainless steel, and 01 and D2 tooling steel. The position requires maintaining an organized, clean, and safe work area and following company safety and quality practices. Access to facilities and systems may be subject to U.S. export-control requirements, including ITAR and EAR restrictions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
The posting lists a minimum of one year of engineering experience in an aerospace environment as preferred.
Follow company policies and procedures and adhere to safety and quality practices.
Applicants must meet applicable U.S. export-control access requirements for facilities and systems; conditional-offer candidates may be asked to provide information for licensing assessment and screening.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of engineering experience in an aerospace environment.
Knowledge of sheet metal processes, including welding, forming, and non-destructive testing (NDT).
Knowledge of geometric tolerances and aerospace materials.

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical focal point for assigned projects and support compliance with customer and product procurement specifications.
Validate that manufacturing processes meet customer and internal requirements.
Review and support product manufacturability, including detail parts, sub-assemblies, and top assemblies.
Investigate and concur on planning document releases; support Advanced Quality Planning, tooling requirements, and Visual Work Instructions.
Help meet cost targets and eliminate waste from manufacturing processes.
Prepare clear and concise work instructions and apply operation time standards as required; develop Work Combination Sheets.
Provide technical assistance between Senior Aerospace SSP manufacturing and customer cognizant engineering when assigned.
Help develop supplier processes and correct supplier issues when assigned.
Assist with initial manufacturing cycles for new detail parts, sub-assemblies, and assemblies for assigned New Product Introduction projects.
Follow up on manufacturing-process effectiveness and identify issues through data analysis or manufacturing measuring techniques.
Identify and implement cost-reduction ideas and participate in special multidisciplinary cost-reduction initiatives when assigned.
Work on a Production Support Team to address manufacturing issues.
Support root-cause and preventive actions to eliminate causes of nonconforming products.
Support, document, and validate component, assembly, and system processes, including machining, forming, stamping, heat treating, and chemical processing.
Ensure engineering changes are documented and implemented.
Coordinate tooling design as it applies to manufacturing and assembly processes.
Develop manufacturing processes suited to Senior Aerospace SSP’s capabilities.
Review production drawings for technical content and provide feedback.
Recommend credible solutions to product, tooling, and process issues.
Perform related work and other duties as assigned, and follow company policies and procedures.
Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area while following safety standards and quality practices.