PRODUCT ENGINEER II

LISI Aerospace•City of Industry, CA

About The Position

Product Engineer II individual is responsible for providing technical support to all manufacturing and support departments and to outside customers on the design of fasteners. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation for disabilities may be made for one or more of the following: Reviews customer drawings and specifications. Analyzes new and changing customer requirements. Ensures equivalent Monadnock parts meet customer drawing/specification requirements. Designs or modifies products for customers to utilize in new applications. Prepares and maintains sales and manufacturing drawings; may prepare tooling drawings, overlays, drawings for test fixtures and equipment. Prepares and updates Process Control Requirements; PCD’s. Develops test plans and conducts qualification testing of new products and special testing of existing products. Produces test reports and product specifications. Provides technical support for industrialization of new and existing products. Provides technical support on assigned fastener products. Confers with Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Test Lab, Suppliers and the customer to coordinate and communicate engineering requirements. Interfaces with Sales Department in creation and revision of company sales publications. Provides support in adding and updating Item Master codification/engineering ERP records. Investigates manufacturing problems and recommends solutions. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.Works under limited supervision with a degree of creativity and latitude is required. Will continuously look for and review applicable emerging technologies related to existing and new product development and in parallel with core competencies and manufacturing techniques. Identifies opportunities for product improvements and cost out through evaluation of manufacturing practices, assembly methods and identifying material cost reductions.Utilizes engineering applications to develop product improvements.Performs root cause analysis on defective products using engineering principles and knowledge of manufacturing processes. Determine root cause using statistical methods (e.g., Design of Experiments (DOE), SPC).Modifies existing products to resolve quality problems, and coordinates activities of multiple disciplines to implement a solution. Modifies existing products and creates new products for new applications. Utilizes knowledge of systems and works directly with Engineering/Compliance Team to determine product performance requirements.Represents team members of product development projects, and justifies monetary resources and personnel to attain project goals. Defines product performance standards and product acceptance standards using knowledge of systems and laboratory testing equipment and procedures. Determines disposition of non-conforming material using engineering judgment and knowledge. Provides assistance to customer and technical services group by supplying technical support to internal and external customers. Provides engineering support for a product or ranges of products through all phases of the product development, process specifications, work instructions and release to manufacturing process. Participates in the development of innovative approaches of manufacturing equipment and fixtures for new product configurations. Supports Engineering Team with prototype products for internal and external evaluations. All employees are responsible for complying with the rules and regulations set forth by Federal, Local, and State government, LISI Aerospace, and HSE Procedures. All employees are responsible for attending all training provided and for adhering to all HSE procedures, policies, and plans, conforming to reporting requirements, and safe operating procedures at all times.All employees are required to bring any known or suspected nonconformance for all company procedures or legal requirements to management’s attention immediately. Continually seek opportunities to improve our ISO 14001standards and HSE performance by establishing objectives and targets, measuring progress, and reporting our results. Other duties may be assigned Ways of working, Experience, and Behaviors To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Analytical – Ability to analyze and understand complex information, product specification, and critical technical information. Able to scrutinize information providing succinct information on risks and proposed actions. Able to perform finite element analysis on design mechanisms (hand-calculations & simulation) Technical Skills - Ability to design mechanical fasteners and associated apparatus. Ability to design mechanisms (i.e. structural and non-structural latches/keeper). Ability to synthesize technical specs into working applications. Ability to understand customer applications, problems and needs and create working solutions. Able to clearly share expertise and transfer technical knowledge to others; Working in problem solving team environment; Communicates technical knowledge and expertise with customers to instill confidence regarding quality function. Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens intently to others and seeks clarification; Provides clear and pleasant responses to inquiries regardless of the situation. Written Communication – Writes technical documents clearly and accurately; Transfers technical data into meaningful written documents that can be understood by all levels of the organization. Team Work – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests. Business Acumen – Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals. Cost Consciousness – Works within the direction of the department’s resources; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources. Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Planning/Organizing – Manages multiple projects, Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans. Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments. Supervisory Responsibilities May assign work or oversee work product to less experienced Team Members. Responsibility excludes direct management responsibilities including but not limited to, Performance Management, and disciplinary actions.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related technical field
A minimum of 5 years engineering experience
Working experience of manufacturing environment procedures, methods, basic understanding of material properties, mechanical design, and documentation
Working knowledge of relevant engineering applications, technical reading and writing; knowledge of manufacturing
Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
The ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
Working knowledge of statistics and advance levels of calculus/differentials equations.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD/CAM software; Testing software (i.e. FEA); Simulation software; Database software; Internet software;; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Evidence of “US person” is required under ITAR

Responsibilities

Reviews customer drawings and specifications.
Analyzes new and changing customer requirements.
Ensures equivalent Monadnock parts meet customer drawing/specification requirements.
Designs or modifies products for customers to utilize in new applications.
Prepares and maintains sales and manufacturing drawings; may prepare tooling drawings, overlays, drawings for test fixtures and equipment.
Prepares and updates Process Control Requirements; PCD’s.
Develops test plans and conducts qualification testing of new products and special testing of existing products.
Produces test reports and product specifications.
Provides technical support for industrialization of new and existing products.
Provides technical support on assigned fastener products.
Confers with Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Test Lab, Suppliers and the customer to coordinate and communicate engineering requirements.
Interfaces with Sales Department in creation and revision of company sales publications.
Provides support in adding and updating Item Master codification/engineering ERP records.
Investigates manufacturing problems and recommends solutions.
Will continuously look for and review applicable emerging technologies related to existing and new product development and in parallel with core competencies and manufacturing techniques.
Identifies opportunities for product improvements and cost out through evaluation of manufacturing practices, assembly methods and identifying material cost reductions.
Utilizes engineering applications to develop product improvements.
Performs root cause analysis on defective products using engineering principles and knowledge of manufacturing processes.
Determine root cause using statistical methods (e.g., Design of Experiments (DOE), SPC).
Modifies existing products to resolve quality problems, and coordinates activities of multiple disciplines to implement a solution.
Modifies existing products and creates new products for new applications.
Utilizes knowledge of systems and works directly with Engineering/Compliance Team to determine product performance requirements.
Represents team members of product development projects, and justifies monetary resources and personnel to attain project goals.
Defines product performance standards and product acceptance standards using knowledge of systems and laboratory testing equipment and procedures.
Determines disposition of non-conforming material using engineering judgment and knowledge.
Provides assistance to customer and technical services group by supplying technical support to internal and external customers.
Provides engineering support for a product or ranges of products through all phases of the product development, process specifications, work instructions and release to manufacturing process.
Participates in the development of innovative approaches of manufacturing equipment and fixtures for new product configurations.
Supports Engineering Team with prototype products for internal and external evaluations.
All employees are responsible for complying with the rules and regulations set forth by Federal, Local, and State government, LISI Aerospace, and HSE Procedures.
All employees are responsible for attending all training provided and for adhering to all HSE procedures, policies, and plans, conforming to reporting requirements, and safe operating procedures at all times.
All employees are required to bring any known or suspected nonconformance for all company procedures or legal requirements to management’s attention immediately.
Continually seek opportunities to improve our ISO 14001standards and HSE performance by establishing objectives and targets, measuring progress, and reporting our results.