Manufacturing Engineer II

Senior Operations•Burbank, CA

5d•$85,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Who is Senior plc?Senior plc is an international, market-leading, engineering solutions provider with 19 operating businesses in 11 countries. Traded on the London Stock Exchange, Senior designs and manufactures high-technology components and systems for the worldwide aerospace, defense, land vehicle and power & energy markets.Senior Aerospace SSP, a division of Senior plc, is the world's largest aerospace high-pressure ducting system supplier. Starting as ‘Stainless Steel Products' in 1945, and acquired by Senior plc in 1995, we are vertically integrated with our own foundry, fabrication shop, and ISO-certified engineering lab, allowing us to design, manufacture, and qualify complex ducting systems for space launch, defense, and commercial aerospace applications worldwide.Why join SSP?Senior Aerospace SSP is the recognized global leader in high-pressure bleed air ducting systems. We provide "total resource" system solutions for complex ducting requirements, with our components found on most aircraft operating worldwide.We are committed to the highest standards of ethics, safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. At SSP, we believe in building strong relationships with our customers, suppliers, and most importantly, our employees. We foster a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment with ample opportunities for professional growth. Join us and find your future in a company that values innovation and integrity. Job DescriptionEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Under minimal supervision, must be able to perform a variety of job duties including, but not limited to:Responsible for and will be the focal point for all technical aspects of assigned project(s) in the following categories:Compliance with customer/product procurement specificationValidate the manufacturing process meets all customer and internal requirements.Initiate and support product manufacturabilityReview and support planning document releasesAdvanced Quality Planning (AQP)Tooling requirementsVisual Work Instructions (VWI)Meeting cost targetsEliminating waste from manufacturing processesResponsible for clear and concise work instructions of detail parts, sub-assemblies, and top assemblies.Apply operation time standards as required, develop Work Combination Sheets (WCS).Ensure the manufacturability of detail parts, sub-assemblies, top assemblies as applicable to projects/programs.Potential liaison to provide technical assistance between Senior Aerospace SSP manufacturing and customer cognizant engineering.May be assigned to work with developing supplier processes and help correct supplier issues.Assist in the initial manufacturing cycle of all new detail parts, sub-assemblies and assemblies for assigned New Product Introduction (NPI).Follow up on the effectiveness of manufacturing processes.Identify, implement and drive cost reduction ideas. Assigned to special cost reduction initiatives as part of a muti-discipline team.Works on or leads a Production Support Team and partners with the other team members to address manufacturing issues.Performs Root Cause and Preventive Actions to eliminate causes for nonconforming products.Perform, document and validate component, assembly, and/or system processes such as machining, forming, stamping, heat treating, and chemical processing of the following materials:TitaniumInconelAluminumStainless Steel01 and D2 tooling steelEnsure that all engineering changes are documented and implemented.Coordinate and support the design of tooling as it applies to the manufacturing/assembly process.Develop sound manufacturing processes based upon Senior Aerospace SSP's capabilities.Review production drawing(s) for technical content.Make recommendations and offer credible solutions to product, tooling and processes.Provides data and relevant information to the quoting process.Perform related work as required.Follow all Senior policies and procedures.Other duties as assigned.In addition to the above, Engineers are to maintain an organized, clean and safe work area using safety standards and expectations while adhering to all quality practices. Senior is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Requirements

B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or another Engineering discipline with 3+ years of engineering experience preferably in an Aerospace environment.
M.S degree in Mechanical Engineering or another Engineering discipline with 2+ years of engineering experience in an Aerospace environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with fast-paced manufacturing environments is preferred.
Knowledge of sheet metal processes (welding, forming, NDT, etc), geometric tolerances and aerospace materials is preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for and will be the focal point for all technical aspects of assigned project(s) in the following categories:Compliance with customer/product procurement specification
Validate the manufacturing process meets all customer and internal requirements.
Initiate and support product manufacturability
Review and support planning document releases
Advanced Quality Planning (AQP)
Tooling requirements
Visual Work Instructions (VWI)
Meeting cost targets
Eliminating waste from manufacturing processes
Responsible for clear and concise work instructions of detail parts, sub-assemblies, and top assemblies.
Apply operation time standards as required, develop Work Combination Sheets (WCS).
Ensure the manufacturability of detail parts, sub-assemblies, top assemblies as applicable to projects/programs.
Potential liaison to provide technical assistance between Senior Aerospace SSP manufacturing and customer cognizant engineering.
May be assigned to work with developing supplier processes and help correct supplier issues.
Assist in the initial manufacturing cycle of all new detail parts, sub-assemblies and assemblies for assigned New Product Introduction (NPI).
Follow up on the effectiveness of manufacturing processes.
Identify, implement and drive cost reduction ideas.
Assigned to special cost reduction initiatives as part of a muti-discipline team.
Works on or leads a Production Support Team and partners with the other team members to address manufacturing issues.
Performs Root Cause and Preventive Actions to eliminate causes for nonconforming products.
Perform, document and validate component, assembly, and/or system processes such as machining, forming, stamping, heat treating, and chemical processing of the following materials:TitaniumInconelAluminumStainless Steel01 and D2 tooling steel
Ensure that all engineering changes are documented and implemented.
Coordinate and support the design of tooling as it applies to the manufacturing/assembly process.
Develop sound manufacturing processes based upon Senior Aerospace SSP's capabilities.
Review production drawing(s) for technical content.
Make recommendations and offer credible solutions to product, tooling and processes.
Provides data and relevant information to the quoting process.
Perform related work as required.
Follow all Senior policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.
In addition to the above, Engineers are to maintain an organized, clean and safe work area using safety standards and expectations while adhering to all quality practices.