Manufacturing Engineer

TriMas Corporation • City of Industry, CA

23d • Onsite

About The Position

PennAero is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer at its Allfast Fastening Systems location in City of Industry, California. Allfast Fastening Systems manufactures solid and blind rivets, blind bolts, temporary fasteners, and installation tools for the aerospace industry, serving commercial, military, and general aviation platforms.

The Manufacturing Engineer plans and directs research and development activities to introduce products for manufacture, conducts analytical studies of engineering proposals, and reviews current products subject to revision. The role directs and coordinates manufacturing processes needed to develop new products and support continuous improvement. This position is on-site five days per week in City of Industry, California, and may require some travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in an engineering discipline.
• Two to eight years of related engineering experience, including research and development responsibility in a high-volume manufacturing environment and exposure to methods and processing.
• Experience using SolidWorks.
• ERP experience creating Bills of Materials.
• Proven experience in a design-for-manufacturing environment.
• Experience conducting effective root cause analysis.
• Continuous improvement experience.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of design, development, manufacturing, project management, spreadsheet, and word-processing software.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and interpret varied technical instructions.

Nice To Haves

• Aerospace industry experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and formulate research and development proposals, including project objectives, potential applications, cost, and required equipment.
• Develop and implement methods for monitoring projects, including expenditure records, research findings, and progress reports for management.
• Identify promising fastener product opportunities with sales and engineering management, addressing unmet needs and potential market share.
• Conduct analytical studies of engineering proposals to develop product designs.
• Analyze research data and proposed product specifications to assess product feasibility.
• Consult with research and engineering personnel and prepare design modifications as needed.
• Work with planning and design staff on product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Prepare or direct preparation of product or system layouts, detailed drawings, and schematics.
• Direct and coordinate manufacturing or construction of prototype products or systems.
• Plan and develop experimental test programs.
• Analyze test data and reports to determine whether designs meet functional and performance specifications.
• Evaluate engineering test results for possible application to system development or other uses.
• Use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering and design tasks.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and work with abstract and concrete variables.

Benefits

• Medical insurance and prescription drugs
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability insurance for eligible employees
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Paid Time Off, which may include vacation and sick time
• Retirement Program
• Other voluntary benefits
• Some roles may qualify for equity, commissions, or other variable performance-related bonuses.

What This Job Offers

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