Manufacturing Engineer II

Howmet Aerospace•Carson, CA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Using established procedures and working under immediate supervision, performs a variety of engineering assignments in developing and implementing production processing methods and controls to meet quality and safety standards in the most cost-efficient manner. This position reports directly to the Operation Manager. The role involves collaborating and providing support with various functional areas within engineering, manufacturing, and quality. The primary focus is to develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing processes for aerospace fasteners from raw material through finished product. This includes providing engineering support for fastener manufacturing processes such as heading, thread rolling, grinding, machining, heat treatment, and related secondary operations. The engineer will evaluate existing manufacturing processes, identify opportunities for improvement in throughput, quality, productivity, and cost, and analyze performance data (scrap, rework, downtime, cycle time) to implement improvements. The role also involves determining the most efficient and cost-effective manufacturing methods, performing quoting/costing of new or existing products, and understanding various manufacturing processes for aerospace fasteners. Recommendations and implementation of improvements or modifications in manufacturing sequences of operations are expected, as is participation in cost reduction and continuous improvement projects. Manufacturing support, including weekend and second shift coverage at month-end, is required. The position involves setting up and changing bills of materials and/or manufacturing methods, and supporting internal and external audits (AS9100, NADCAP). The engineer should thrive in a fast-paced lean environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering experience within fastener, metal forming, machining or another high-volume precision manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of aerospace fastener manufacturing processes and manufacturing fundamentals
Knowledge of metal forming machine, thread rolling, grinding, and secondary fastener operations
Knowledge of tooling, dies, fixtures, gauges and process controls used in fastener manufacturing
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing theories, DMAIC methodologies, standards, and tools.
Able to participate in the RCCA (root cause and corrective actions) process
Willing to participate in Kaizens and PFMEA(s).
Understanding and working knowledge of AMS industry specifications, Aerospace Quality system AS9100, and NADCAP AC7102 requirements
Ability to consistently make timely decisions even in the face of complexity, balancing systematic analysis with decisiveness
Ability to cope with high demand environment where priorities change frequently, and multiple projects are being worked at the same time
Employee must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant’s ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in an engineering discipline
3+ years of experience in high volume manufacturing
Experience working with CNC Machines
Experience with Microsoft Office products.
Experience working with ERP systems, preferably QAD
Experience in CAD software, preferably in SolidWorks.
Knowledgeable in blueprint reading and GD&T

Responsibilities

Using established procedures and working under immediate supervision performs a variety of engineering assignments in developing and implementing production processing methods and controls to meet quality and safety standards in the most cost-efficient manner.
Collaborate and provide support with various functional areas within engineering, manufacturing, and quality.
Develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing processes for aerospace fasteners from raw material through finished product.
Provide engineering support for fastener manufacturing processes including heading, thread rolling, grinding, machining, heat treatment and related secondary operations.
Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve throughput, quality, productivity and cost.
Analyze scrap, rework, downtime, cycle time, and other manufacturing performance data to identify and implement process improvement.
Determine most efficient and cost-effective manufacturing methods.
Perform quoting/costing of new or existing product.
Understand various manufacturing processes to produce Aerospace fasteners.
Recommend and implement improvements and/or modifications in manufacturing sequences of operations.
Participate in cost reduction continuous improvement projects.
Provide manufacturing support, including weekend and second shift coverage at month end.
Set up and change bill of materials and/or manufacturing methods.
Support and participate in internal audits, and other audits such as AS9100 and NADCAP.