Production Engineer

Edge Autonomy • San Luis Obispo, CA

51d • $75,000 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

A Production Engineer works to bridge the engineering and production teams, helping transition components, projects, and testing from ideation to manufacturing. Production Engineers work to develop, evaluate, and improve production processes considering engineering requirements, costing, materials, efficiency, and design constraints. To be successful as a production engineer, you should be an independent thinker and keen problem-solver. Outstanding production engineers can diagnose problems, train staff, and provide effective recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field
• Minimum of 2 years' work experience in manufacturing or engineering environment
• Direct experience with shop equipment, such as CNC machines, tooling, and hand tools
• Preparing and presenting technical presentations to leadership
• Knowledge with composite structures and processes (prepreg hand layup, wet hand layup, finishing, trimming, tooling)
• Experience using Kaizen (continuous improvement), A3 (problem solving), Poka Yoke (error proofing) techniques for process improvement
• Understanding of ERP systems and implementation challenges
• Strong people and communication skills, willing to work with others
• Proven leadership and mentoring skills
• Ability to work from engineering specifications, manuals, drawings, established procedures, verbal and written instructions
• Ability to draft, read, and interpret technical drawings
• Ability to perform data analytics and visualization (PowerBI)

Nice To Haves

• Ability to utilize CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)

Responsibilities

• Supervise the manufacturing processes, ensuring quality work is done in a safe and efficient manner
• Lead continuous improvement efforts through a Kaizen approach liaising with engineering to develop plans that improve production while reducing costs and labor
• Lead new product development projects that are being transitioned to production
• Lead prototyping efforts and provide design feedback to improve manufacturability
• Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to technicians and engineering team members
• Establish safety procedures and protocols that prioritize the wellbeing of others.
• Evaluate and qualify vendors, suppliers, materials, and components
• Operation of equipment for the purposes of CAM programming, tool making, and prototyping as required
• Creation, revision, and approval of production documentation such as travelers, assembly procedures, and test procedures
• Observe and assist engineering and production teams in resolving issues
• Communicating challenges with leadership

Benefits

• Matching 401(k)
• Paid PTO
• Paid holidays
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Group Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• HSA and FSA Options
• Critical Care Plan
• Accident Care Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees