Manufacturing Engineer

Precision Resource•Huntington Beach, CA

25d•$80,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Family-owned for over 75 years, Precision Resource is a leading global supplier of precision metal components and assemblies. We provide solutions to quality, cost and production challenges for market-leading customers. At Precision Resource Huntington Beach, we don’t just manufacture parts—we help shape the future of automotive, medical, aerospace & defense, and firearms/weapons industries. From cutting-edge additive manufacturing and complex 5-axis machining to assembly and fine blanking, our advanced capabilities make us a trusted partner for some of the most demanding applications in the world. Our California division, located in Huntington Beach seeks a Manufacturing Engineer (Metal stamping/forming focus). The Manufacturing Engineer leads new tool introduction and ongoing tool optimization for fineblanking production and plays an active role in the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process. This position supports production by launching new fineblanking tooling and driving continuous improvement of existing tools, and is responsible for document control and creating process routers.

Requirements

University Degree or College Diploma in Engineering or a related discipline
5+ years of manufacturing experience
Experience with computer engineering applications (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.)
Experience with metal stamping and tool and die design
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings in both metric and imperial units
Working knowledge of Mechanical Engineering principles
Strong project management, problem-solving and organizational skills
Technical writing experience and strong verbal/written communication skills
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. or protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15).

Responsibilities

Review and improve tool and die designs based on customer specifications
Host design review meetings, document outcomes and update designs accordingly
Create detailed drawings for tooling and components
Support the Toolroom during tool build and provide documentation to support tool trials
Support a metallurgy focus to tooling solutions, including coatings and material selection
Drive, document and implement continual improvement on tooling and fineblanking processes with cross-functional teams
Participate in process improvement meetings and demonstrate initiative to improve productivity, profitability, efficiency and safety
Accurately maintain engineering files and documentation
Create and update process routers to support production and process optimization