Senior Manufacturing Engineer Job at Veridiam in El Cajon

Veridiam is a strategic manufacturing partner with over 60 years of experience serving the aerospace, industrial, medical, and nuclear markets. Our roots were formed in the exacting nuclear and aerospace industries, expanded into Medical where we have supplied critical components to a global customer base. We currently provide elegant solutions across a broad range of customers and diverse markets. At Veridiam we recognize that talent is at the forefront of our organization and define who we are in today's industry.

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide technical guidance and develop, evaluate and enhance and plan manufacturing methods and processes. Support product manufacturing issues, process improvement and implementation of production control systems. Oversees, plans and coordinates activities of projects to ensure goals and objectives are accomplished.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze and plan work force utilization, space requirements, workflow and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Work with planning and customer regarding product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Confer with management, engineering and other applicable departments regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Collaborate with vendors to determine product specifications and equipment, material and parts meet specifications and quality standards.
• Investigate and troubleshoot new or existing product problems involving design, material or processes.
• Apply continuous improvement methods, such as lean manufacturing to enhance manufacturing quality, reliability or cost effectiveness.
• Gather and communicate technical requirements and lead design for manufacturability efforts.
• Create and maintain bill of material and routing data in the enterprise resource system.
• Manage and maintain project timelines and new product introductions.
• Prepare documentation for new manufacturing processes or engineering procedures.
• Provide day-to-day technical support for manufacturing processes.
• Perform detailed labor/material cost calculations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams during the manufacturing launch of new product introduction including technical development, project schedules, goal establishment, execution, and results evaluation.
• Assist and train others in engineering production to support employee development.
• Demonstrates ability to appear for work on time, follow directions from a supervisor, interact well with co-workers, understand and follow work rules and procedures, comply with company policies and procedures, goals and objectives, and accepts constructive feedback.
• Other duties as assigned, requested or needed.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience or equivalent of education and experience.
• Experience manufacturing with exotic metals preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma and Statistical Process Control preferred.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex problems.
• Understand verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to prioritize and handle workflow.
• Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules and apply general rules to specific problems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.

The above statements are intended to describe, in broad terms, the general functions and responsibility levels and characteristics of positions assigned to this classification. They should not be viewed as an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. Management has the right to change duties at any time to meet business needs.

Veridiam offers competitive wage and excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) (with company match) and basic life/AD&D. In addition to Paid Time Off, Holidays and career advancement opportunities.

Pay Rate: The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type, and length of experience with the industry, education, geographic location, etc.

Veridiam, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and takes pride in a diverse environment.

“This position requires access to information which is subject to stringent controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, person granted asylee status in the U.S., or person admitted into the U.S. as a refugee.”