MANUFACTURING ENGINEER II

LISI Aerospace•City of Industry, CA

11d•$90,000 - $98,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Manufacturing Engineer II is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining methods, operation sequences, and processes in manufacturing. This role works with the engineering department to coordinate the release of new products. The Manufacturing Engineer II develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards. This position operates under an "at will" employment relationship.

Requirements

B.S. degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, minimum 4+ years related experience required and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong drafting skills (SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD).
Excellent problem solving skills.
Ability to work within a team.
Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and continuous improvement.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word.
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Knowledge of Microsoft Access.
Computer assisted design (CAD/CAM) proficiency.
SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD experience required.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret 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, collect 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.

Nice To Haves

Green Belt certified highly desired.
Aerospace manufacturing experience highly desired.

Responsibilities

Analyze, design, and development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods and production equipment.
Perform analysis and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
Develop new and update old production processes with proper documentation and approvals.
Prepares and maintains detailed layouts of buildings and equipment.
Interfaces and coordinates the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, training team members and evaluating results.
Interfaces and coordinates with vendors/customers to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
Interfaces and coordinates with sales, planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods and quality results.
Write process control and quality procedures.
Review manufacturing drawings to identify improvements.
Participate on teams using quality control tools such as 8D, 5S, Kaizen, Lean, Six-Sigma (DMAIC), VSM, and Statistical Process Control (SPC) to reduce process variation and process improvement evaluation.
Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, in-process quality improvement, and improved efficiency.
Implement and process new part structures and sequencing methods to be routed through applicable shops &/or departments.
Develop (BOO) bill of operations, (BOM) bill of materials, and parts cost.
Process tool design (fixtures) with use of computer assisted design applications and programs.
Identify and troubleshoot tools in assembly.
Establish and maintain manufacturing on cross-functional teams.
Investigates manufacturing problems and implement root cause correction.
May be required to travel to customer facilities and other affiliates as required.
Provides technical support to all manufacturing and support departments.
Develops and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards.
Design and implement manufacturing launch for new or revised products.
Follow all 5S department procedures which include but are not limited to; keeping floors clean of oil and debris, returning tools to proper locations, organize part pans, and performs other housekeeping duties.
Attends all required job related training (internal and external).
Responsible for complying with the rules and regulations set forth by Federal, Local, and State government, LISI Aerospace, and HSE Procedures.
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 bring any known or suspected nonconformance for all company procedures or legal requirements to management’s attention immediately.
Seek opportunities to improve our HSE performance by establishing objectives and targets, measuring progress, and reporting our results.
Suggest waste elimination initiatives specifically related to the function and department such as recycling opportunities and elimination of paper waste.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.