Manufacturing Engineer

Singer Vehicle Design•Torrance, CA

17d•$72,384 - $156,515•Onsite

About The Position

Singer Vehicle Design is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to work onsite in Torrance, California. The role focuses on creating and communicating efficient standard work and improving manufacturing processes with attention to safety, quality, cost, and delivery. The engineer will help define manufacturing planning templates, own process definition and quality standards, lead cost-reduction initiatives, and create lean part flow through production resources, including implementing resources in a new facility. The role is salaried and generally scheduled from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, such as industrial, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering.
Three to five years of experience in a similar role.
Good understanding of BOMs, manufacturability, process design, process validation, assembly methods, design reviews, and cost-reduction methodologies.
Demonstrated results applying lean principles, value stream mapping (VSM), and 5S.
Root Cause and Corrective Action experience.

Responsibilities

Initiate and lead the development and optimization of engineering projects, including cost savings and new processes.
Independently define and implement general assembly inline or end-of-line vehicle process requirements with vehicle design, software, and integration teams in preparation for new product launches.
Independently identify, plan, and execute capital equipment, machine, and layout upgrades to meet production demand.
Create and manage manufacturing bills of materials (BOMs), work instructions, and specifications.
Develop and maintain manufacturing and test planning for processes, products, and integration.
Create, clarify, and share standard work describing efficient task methods.
Drive improvement in safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
Define manufacturing planning templates, process definitions, quality standards, and cost-reduction initiatives.
Create lean part flow through production resources and implement those resources in a new facility.

Benefits

Employer-covered medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and family, with HMO and PPO plan choices.
HSA and FSA tax-free savings options, including employer HSA contributions.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
Paid time off.
13 paid holidays annually, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s.
Annual bonus plan.
401(k) with company match.
Annual merit increases following performance reviews, when eligible.
Monthly cell phone reimbursement.
Monthly snack stipend.
Employee discount program for travel, entertainment, amusement parks, and more.
Tools provided for technicians.
Team events and company gatherings throughout the year.
Discounted pet insurance through MetLife.
Employee-led interest clubs.
Singer-branded merchandise.
Annual performance reviews to provide feedback and aid employee development.
Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
Access to Singer Learn, a learning platform with over 115,000 courses (coming soon).
Quarterly town halls for transparent leadership communication.