Manufacturing Engineer
About The Position
PennAero is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer at its Allfast Fastening Systems location in City of Industry, California. Allfast manufactures solid and blind rivets, blind bolts, temporary fasteners, and installation tools for the aerospace industry. Its products support commercial, military, and general aviation platforms and are used by major aerospace manufacturers. The Manufacturing Engineer plans and directs research and development activities to introduce new 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 execute continuous improvement. This position is on-site five days per week at the City of Industry location; some travel may be required.
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 with methods and processing exposure.
- Experience using SolidWorks.
- ERP experience creating bills of materials.
- Proven experience working in a design-for-manufacturing environment.
- Experience with effective root cause analysis.
- Continuous improvement experience.
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
- Knowledge of design, development, manufacturing, and project management software, as well as spreadsheet and word processing software.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Aerospace industry experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Plan and formulate research and development proposals, including project objectives, potential applications, project costs, and required equipment.
- Develop and implement methods for monitoring projects, including records of expenditures, research findings, and progress reports for management.
- Identify promising fastener product opportunities in conjunction with sales and engineering management.
- Conduct analytical studies of engineering proposals to develop product designs.
- Analyze research data and proposed product specifications to determine the feasibility of product proposals.
- Consult with research and engineering personnel and prepare design modifications as required.
- Work with planning and design staff on product design and tooling to support efficient production methods.
- Prepare or direct the preparation of product or system layouts, detailed drawings, and schematics.
- Direct and coordinate the manufacture or building 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
