What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer position at Axelon?
Manufacturing Engineer
Santa Ana, CA
Approximate contract length is 6 Months
8am-4pm PST
Pay Rate : 41 / hr
Job Description :
The Turbo Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing and maintaining the processes and operations within the production of turboexpanders (machining, welding, balancing, assembly). They are responsible for staying apprised of best practices in the industry to help reduce production costs and finding more effective ways for producing Turbo's products, while still maintaining (or improving) the desired quality for its customers.
The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for :
- Comprehending in-house and vendor manufacturing and assembly capabilities, and using this knowledge to establish the Bill of Operations (BOO) for all parts.
- Utilizing engineering drawings from various software like SolidWorks and AutoCAD to determine the most cost-effective and time-efficient methods for part production.
- Understanding and implementing capitalization and improvement strategies derived from previous projects, commissioning, and operational issues.
- Developing and implementing fixtures and tools to ensure efficient production and adherence to part specifications.
- Conducting analyses of manufacturing operations with the goal of continuous improvement and cost reduction.
- Collaborating with design engineers, offering feedback on design simplification, cost reduction, and quality and safety improvement.
- Creating, updating, and maintaining manufacturing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Coordinating maintenance and repair services to ensure all equipment remains in good and safe working condition.
- Staying abreast of emerging technologies and industry best practices, and evaluating and recommending new manufacturing processes and equipment to enhance productivity, quality, and cost-efficiency.
- Participating in cross-functional teams to address manufacturing issues, implement process improvements, and introduce new products and technologies.
- Ensuring compliance with all safety regulations and company policies, and actively promoting a safe working environment.
- Training and mentoring junior engineers and technicians, and providing technical guidance and support to other departments.
Highest Level of Education Required for this Position : Bachelor's degree (Mechanical or Industrial engineering preferred) with a minimum of 2-5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing environment.
Qualifications (IE SAP Experience, Excel Knowledge, Any Certifications, Years of Experience in Certain Fields) :
