Upwing Energy is hiring: Manufacturing Engineer in Cerritos

General Purpose:

The Manufacturing Engineer will be a member of our operations team, supporting the design, build and test of our subsurface compressor systems including motor, magnetic couplings, compressor, hydraulic circuits, and other associated parts. The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for reviewing drawings prior to release, all routers, procedures (i.e. work instructions), tooling and fixtures required for manufacturing operations. The Manufacturing Engineer will work with shop personnel and engineering for successful New Product Introduction (NPI), cost reduction, improved lead times, delivery and support of component and assembly fabrication.

Responsibilities:

Work with the Engineering Design team to review drawings for manufacturability, cost reduction and transition from development to low-rate production.

Support make or buy decisions and coordinate design criteria with suppliers

Design tooling and fixtures and specify capital equipment to support product fabrication and assembly. This includes follow through with fabrication of tooling and fixtures by internal and external suppliers and purchase of capital equipment

Provide engineering support to manufacturing functions, including assembly, purchasing, and QA. This includes providing first-line technical support to these functions and coordination with Engineering design team

Generate and manage manufacturing documents and processes, including work instructions, manufacturing routers, inspection forms, BOM, etc.

Drive continuous improvement and provide problem solving for manufacturing of Upwings products

Oversee installation and debug of tooling and capital equipment

Skills and Experience:

Requires BS degree in a technical field (Manufacturing, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering preferred) or equivalent combination of education/experience

A minimum of 5 years progressive and related experience required

Solid 3D mechanical design experience using CAD with SolidWorks experience a plus

Solid 2D drafting skills per ASME 14.5M

Experience building turbomachinery, which includes high speed rotating equipment, electric motors, compressors, and oil management systems

Familiar with creating ERP system BOMs & Routers, experience with Global Shop is a plus

Knowledge of standard manufacturing processes for complex, precision turbo machinery: casting, machining, milling, grinding, rotor balancing, mechanical and electrical assembly, inspection techniques, oil management systems (tubing, fittings, etc.) and pressurized assemblies

Experience with NPI of complex equipment

Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing experience is a plus

Open to developing new skills and take on new responsibilities

Good interpersonal and interfacing skills a plus (i.e. communicating well with people across different departments both internally and externally)

Additional computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite

Intangibles Sought:

Able to exercise independent judgment and make logical decisions on technical issues

Ability to establish positive rapport with individuals at all levels of organization

Ability to motivate working team through leadership and can do attitude

Self-awareness; not afraid to ask for help or admit error

Willingness to engage in constructive debate

Ownership, Initiative and Accountability

Flexibility in range of responsibilities

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

Time will be split between office and shop floor. Personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, gloves, or masks may be required in some assembly areas