Manufacturing Engineer

5TH AXIS INC•San Diego, CA

41d•$108,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

5th Axis is growing, and we are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support our advanced CNC machining and manufacturing operations in San Diego. 5th Axis is a leader in automated manufacturing, CNC machining, and workholding technology. We provide turnkey manufacturing solutions spanning product development, milling, turning, assembly, plating, finishing, automation, and logistics. This is a hands-on manufacturing engineering role for someone who understands CNC machining, tooling, fixturing, manufacturing processes, ERP/MRP systems, and the realities of supporting a production machine shop. If you are a Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys solving production problems, improving processes, and working directly with programmers, machinists, planners, quality, and purchasing, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field, OR 7+ years of relevant manufacturing experience
5+ years of manufacturing experience in a production environment
Strong working knowledge of CNC machining and machine shop operations
Demonstrated knowledge of CNC manufacturing processes, including machining, part programming, tooling, and fixturing
Experience developing or improving manufacturing processes, routings, work instructions, and production methods
Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks
Experience working with ERP/MRP systems
Working knowledge of quality control methods, inspection requirements, and nonconformance resolution
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work cross-functionally and directly with the shop floor to resolve manufacturing and production issues

Nice To Haves

Experience in a precision CNC machining, aerospace, defense, medical device, or advanced manufacturing environment
Experience with Epicor ERP
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar continuous-improvement methodologies
Knowledge of machining materials, cutting tools, plating, finishing, and outside processing
Experience with production planning, scheduling, BOMs, routings, and manufacturing documentation
Experience supporting high-mix, precision manufacturing operations

Responsibilities

Design new and improve existing manufacturing processes, methods, tooling, fixturing, automation, and work instructions
Review engineering drawings and technical documentation and develop Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, and Methods of Manufacturing
Plan and establish manufacturing routes for components and assemblies through CNC machining and related operations
Create and maintain manufacturing information within the ERP/MRP system
Coordinate with CNC Programming to ensure programs and manufacturing processes are optimized for production
Coordinate tooling and material readiness with Programming, Planning, Purchasing, and Production
Schedule and expedite jobs through manufacturing processes to meet production requirements
Identify and resolve manufacturing bottlenecks, quality issues, and production constraints
Support the disposition and resolution of nonconforming material
Develop and coordinate outside processing suppliers in partnership with Purchasing and Quality
Prepare manufacturing documentation, including SPC sheets, in-process drawings, work instructions, and process documentation
Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other continuous-improvement methodologies
Lead projects focused on reducing lead times and manufacturing costs while improving process control, quality, and yield
Apply statistical methods and manufacturing data to establish production standards and improve manufacturing performance
Provide hands-on engineering support to the shop floor and help resolve day-to-day production issues