Manufacturing Engineer

Quantum Fuel Systems•Lake Forest, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Quantum Fuel Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the design, implementation, validation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes for composite components used in its fuel storage systems. The role develops and optimizes processes for advanced composite fuel storage products, working cross-functionally with Production, Quality, and Engineering to launch processes, improve operations, resolve manufacturing challenges, and support quality, safety, cost, and delivery objectives. Approximately 80% of the work is hands-on on the production floor, partnering with operators and supervisors. The position is 100% onsite at the company headquarters in Lake Forest, California, and involves working directly with manufacturing equipment, prototypes, and cross-functional teams. Quantum Fuel Systems designs, develops, and delivers storage systems and transport trailers for compressed natural gas (CNG), renewable natural gas (RNG), and hydrogen. Its product line includes fuel storage systems for commercial vehicles and virtual pipeline trailers using composite technology.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing experience.
At least 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production assembly and/or testing environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with and train employees across multiple functions.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
Able to regularly stand for extended periods and kneel and crouch while supporting manufacturing operations.
Able to use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, telephone, and other standard office equipment, and communicate effectively through speaking and hearing.
Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Able to occasionally lift and move up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Plastics manufacturing and processing experience.
Experience with rotational molding, particularly high-performance or thin-wall plastic products.
Experience with data acquisition systems and PLC programming.
Knowledge of QS9000 and/or IATF/TS 16949 quality standards.
Experience with Siemens NX (Unigraphics), LabVIEW, CNC G-Code programming, JD Edwards, and Microsoft Visio.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, integrate, troubleshoot, and improve production tooling and product testing equipment.
Develop, implement, and maintain manufacturing processes using Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
Create and maintain manufacturing routings, visual work instructions (VIS), and related process documentation to ensure products are manufactured to specification.
Support disposition of nonconforming materials and participate in root cause investigations and corrective action activities.
Collaborate with R&D Engineering and Quality Engineering to develop, validate, and document new manufacturing processes.
Train production operators and supervisors on new products, process improvements, and manufacturing changes.
Analyze manufacturing performance and identify opportunities to improve quality, productivity, throughput, cost, and on-time delivery.
Develop and maintain Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (PFMEAs), and implement risk-reduction actions based on severity, occurrence, and detection criteria.
Evaluate current and prospective suppliers' manufacturing capabilities to ensure components meet quality and performance requirements.
Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, product quality, and manufacturing effectiveness.