Manufacturing Engineer

ALIGN PRECISION • City Industry, CA

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About The Position

Position Summary: Conceives, investigates, evaluates, and makes recommendations for new equipment, tooling and processes to improve safety, reliability, capacity and reduce costs. Performs complex analysis, design, and/or assembly related to manufacturing or industrial engineering projects. Investigates and analyzes unique or highly technical manufacturing or industrial engineering assignments and provides technical assistance in establishing operational procedures and methods. Performs technical surveillance of a complex nature in the control of product, design concepts, and specification requirements. Evaluates engineering changes and determines appropriate labor or equipment standards to meet specification requirements. Utilizes systematic problem solving and data collection to identify and resolve problems, including driving cost and downtime reduction. Leads and/or participates in health, safety, environmental, production, material control, Six Sigma and R&D project teams. Writes weekly activity and project reports, develops action plans, and generates work instructions, test procedures and other documentation to support production operations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Develop aircraft fabrication, assembly, and installation work instructions by evaluating engineering drawings, tool designs, process specifications, and equipment specifications Evaluate and recommend tools and equipment for the support of manufacturing Perform root cause corrective action for the support of manufacturing Train and work with other engineers and planners Prioritize and adjust workflow to meet customer needs Participate and incorporate Lean Manufacturing and initiatives Provide liaison support for production floor via work instruction and manufacturing bill of materials modifications Understand and be aware of customer schedules and current engineering resources to match the needs and delivery dates on the schedule Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner or develop alternative solutions
• Proficient in the use of all Microsoft Office programs and Windows operating system
• Ability to thrive in a changing, fast-paced growing and dynamic business
• Detail oriented and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
• Extended screen time
• Long periods of sitting
• Potentially long hours

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting programs for Boeing, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, or similar OEMs.
• Familiarity with probing systems, SPC, and CMM workflows.
• Experience with large, complex structural aerospace parts.
• Knowledge of post-processor customization and CNC control optimization.
• Background in lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop aircraft fabrication, assembly, and installation work instructions by evaluating engineering drawings, tool designs, process specifications, and equipment specifications
• Evaluate and recommend tools and equipment for the support of manufacturing
• Perform root cause corrective action for the support of manufacturing
• Train and work with other engineers and planners
• Prioritize and adjust workflow to meet customer needs
• Participate and incorporate Lean Manufacturing and initiatives
• Provide liaison support for production floor via work instruction and manufacturing bill of materials modifications
• Understand and be aware of customer schedules and current engineering resources to match the needs and delivery dates on the schedule
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level