Manufacturing Engineer III- Serial Production (Onsite)

Elevate Aircraft Seating•Huntington Beach, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Elevate Aircraft Seating is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer III to join their team in Huntington Beach, CA. This on-site role focuses on providing direct engineering support to serial production operations. The primary responsibilities include resolving manufacturing issues, improving production processes, and ensuring products meet all engineering, quality, customer, and aerospace standards. The Manufacturing Engineer will collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to identify and implement solutions, support product transitions from development to serial production, and enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and production flow. This role also involves supporting production line setup, shop aids and fixtures, operator training, time studies, and Lean manufacturing initiatives. Success requires strong technical problem-solving skills, hands-on production support, and the ability to independently develop and implement practical manufacturing solutions. Job levels are differentiated by skill, complexity of problem-solving, and years of experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline is required.
5+ years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience, with demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot production issues, develop and implement manufacturing solutions, and support complex serial production activities with minimal supervision.
Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing and production-line issues, develop practical solutions, and implement improvements with increasing levels of independence.
Working knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes, assembly methods, engineering drawings, and production requirements.
Proficiency with CATIA V5 for reviewing engineering drawings and supporting the design and development of shop aids, fixtures, and tooling.
Proficiency with AutoCAD for developing and maintaining production line, equipment, and manufacturing floor layouts.
Experience designing and developing shop aids, fixtures, tools, and other manufacturing solutions to support production operations.
Knowledge of Lean manufacturing methodologies, including Standardized Work, 5S, Visual Management, one-piece flow, pull systems, and Kanban.
Understanding of production line setup and optimization, including one-piece flow and operation to takt time.
Experience performing or supporting time studies, labor-time tracking, and production efficiency analysis.
Working knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and manufacturing-related software.
Ability to communicate technical information effectively and provide guidance or training to production operators on manufacturing processes, tooling, and proper assembly methods.
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced serial production environment.
Ability to collaborate effectively with Production, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional partners.
Must show proof of ability to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience supporting serial production within the aerospace or aircraft interiors industry.
Experience with RiteTime or similar labor-time tracking and production management software.
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or related continuous improvement certification.
Bilingual in Spanish or Vietnamese is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide direct manufacturing engineering support to serial production lines by identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving technical and manufacturing issues as they occur.
Investigate production issues, determine root causes, develop and implement practical solutions, and coordinate with Engineering when design or technical changes are required.
Review engineering drawings and technical documentation to support production activities, resolve manufacturing issues, and develop appropriate tooling and production solutions.
Work as part of the cross-functional team assigned to the production line, partnering with Production, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other applicable functions to resolve issues and maintain production flow.
Develop and improve manufacturing processes and assembly methods to enhance production efficiency, product quality, safety, cost, and overall operational performance.
Apply Lean manufacturing methodologies, including Standardized Work, 5S, Visual Management, one-piece flow, pull systems, and Kanban, to improve production flow and reduce inventory and lead times.
Support the setup and optimization of production lines for one-piece flow and operation to takt time.
Perform and support time studies and labor-time tracking to evaluate production performance, validate labor requirements, and identify opportunities for process improvement.
Analyze and optimize production-related processes, including production sequencing, material movement and transactions, inventory control, and labor tracking, to improve accuracy and operational efficiency.
Design and develop shop aids, fixtures, tools, and other manufacturing solutions required to support serial production operations.
Develop and maintain production floor, equipment, and line layouts using AutoCAD to support efficient workflow and manufacturing operations.
Partner with the NPI team to transition new and revised products from development into serial production, ensuring manufacturing processes, tooling, equipment, and production requirements are appropriately established.
Track assigned manufacturing projects and improvement initiatives, proactively driving actions to ensure deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.
Train and provide technical guidance to production operators on manufacturing processes, assembly methods, tooling, fixtures, and changes affecting the proper assembly of products.
Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results and supporting manufacturing and operational priorities as needed.
Maintain a safe, secure and legal work environment, adhering to all Company policies and procedures.
Protect the confidentiality of company information, intellectual property, and products.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned or requested.