Great opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer with a strong Lean mindset to work for a leading aerospace and defense supplier with major contracts located in North LA/San Fernando Area.

This Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for working directly with manufacturing and an internal production team to manufacture to the highest possible quality standard, including ownership of all processes and tooling used on the factory floor.

Responsibilities

• Must know how to apply Engineering knowledge and related codes and standards in analyzing and developing effective assembly systems, generating specifications, and delivering technical assistance to manufacturing.
• Become the first responder for production related non-conformances, drive to root cause and disposition according to manufacturing policies.
• Update designs and processes, when necessary, in response to manufacturing issues, parts obsolescence, and system requirement changes
• Participate in reviews acting as an expert in processes for manufacturability, yield improvements, supplier capabilities assessments, quality control, etc.
• Monitor drawing templates to maintain standards.
• Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Prepare engineering documentation necessary for the transition from development to production including schematic diagrams, bills of materials, suitable alternate parts lists, mechanical drawings, assembly procedures, and test procedures.
• Drive lean projects to improve the manufacturing process to eliminate waste, reduce cost and improve yield.
• Work closely with materials group to ensure that all raw materials are procured in a timely manner to support the schedule requirements of the contract.
• Define department’s engineering activity layout and design of workflow and tooling requirements.
• Provide technical advice to manufacturing regarding tooling and fixture design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace or manufacturing engineering
• 3 years of experience working within a recognized quality system (e.g., AS9100, ISO9001)