MANUFACTURING ENGINEER I

LISI Aerospace•Torrance, CA

39d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer I maximizes efficiency by analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and work force utilization. Methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. Coordinates manufacturing launch for new or revised products.

Requirements

B.S. Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent combination of education and /or experience
A minimum of 1 to 3 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment procedures
Working knowledge of relevant engineering applications
Proficient in Computer assisted design (CAD)
Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract concrete variables.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Access and Computer assisted design (CAD) proficiency.
Strong technical math skills to synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses experience to complement data; understands the work flows and procedures.
Technical skills in manufacturing processes and methods including flow, layout, assembly and production equipment.
Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens intently to others and seeks clarification; Provides clear and pleasant responses to inquiries regardless of the situation; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Places success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Recognizes accomplishments of team members.
Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Aligns work with strategic goals.
Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Independently capable to prioritizes and plans work activities of self and others; Uses time efficiently; Plans for resources in a creative way only adding cost as absolutely necessary; Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic individual action plans.
Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand for extended periods of time and walk and sit; requires eye-hand coordination, use hands hand movement and manual dexterity use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, listen and speak.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up bend, reach to shoulder level and lift, carrying, pushing and/or pulling to 30 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Hearing level within normal/average range.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
The responsibilities of the position include compliance with company and governmental safety, environmental and hazardous materials regulations and procedures.
Employee will be required to wear personal safety equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, or proper footwear PPE in specified areas.
Participate in the development and promotion of the HSE culture
Be exemplary in terms of health, safety and the environment, in particular by: Respecting and ensuring respect for the instructions and rules established in the field of health, safety and the environment (in particular the LISI golden rules)
Immediately correcting, whenever possible, or reporting to his or her superiors and/or the HSE department, any malfunction or risky situation in the fields of health, safety and environmental protection
Implementing preventive actions to reduce the environmental footprint and control health and safety risks
Participate, upon request, in analyses (of risks, incidents) and HSE working groups related to his/her professional scope
Be familiar with the main health and safety risks and the main environmental impacts relating to the scope of his/her work
Be familiar with the site's HSE policy and objectives
To be able to make proposals for improving working conditions and limiting environmental impact

Responsibilities

Assists in the research, design and development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods and production equipment.
Coordinates and maintains detailed layouts of buildings and equipment.
Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, training team members and evaluating results.
Coordinates the analysis and tests and/or sources and cost-justify various tools, machinery and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods.
Coordinates product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency.
Assist with processing new parts and routines routed through the shop.
Identify parts and tools needed in order to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specification.
Able to perform tool design (fixtures) with use of computer assisted design applications and programs.
Able to perform the re-engineering process of existing parts as needed for improved manufacturability.
Able to identify, perform and troubleshoot tools in manufacturing for improved quality and tool life.
Represents manufacturing on cross-functional teams.
Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under general supervision with a certain degree of creativity and latitude as required.
Responsible for complying with the rules and regulations set forth by Federal, Local, and State government, LISI Aerospace, and HSE Procedures.
Responsibility for complying with ISO 14001 standards, aspects, directives and impact as related to the HSE policy commitments.
Responsible for attending all training provided and for adhering to all HSE procedures, policies, and plans, conforming to reporting requirements and safe operating procedures at all times.
Required to identify and alert any known or suspected nonconformance for all company procedures or legal requirements to management’s attention immediately.
Continually seek opportunities to improve our HSE performance by establishing objectives and targets, measuring progress, and reporting our results.
Implements and suggests waste elimination initiatives specifically related to the function and department such as EMS and recycling opportunities to elimination of production waste.