Actalent is hiring: Manufacturing Engineer in Burbank

Description Develop manufacturing process and production methods; provide production support to enable manufacture of high quality engineered products. Work concurrently with Manufacturing/Engineering Development Manager through new product development and cost savings projects. Introduce and maintain state of the art processes and equipment into the workplace by implementing lean manufacturing concept Create and enter process routings and operational instruction sheets. Maintain all work center cost standards, labor standards, etc. for cost and labor reporting. Produce part manufacturing routings and instruction sheets, design manufacture and manage the tooling required to support all phases of production, including, but not limited to paint fixtures, molds, dies, assembly fixtures, test fixtures and production aids. Responsible for tooling rework instructions. Develop material and information flow chart for both manufacturing processes and business processes; Be instrumental in identifying and reducing non-value added activities; identify the causes of wastes in the processes; Initiate and follow up the corrective action to improve efficiency. Provide on the job training to implement new and revised processing methods for production personnel Provide cost savings through process improvements, design refinements and workflow enhancements. Utilize lean manufacturing tool to improve process control; participate the cross functional team to initiate the control plans and implement the controls on shop floor per approved control plans. Troubleshoot and lead the corrective action to the waste identified at the following processes, but not limited to: rubber molding, met-l-flex, production and machining problems Maintain documents related to SPC, routings, operational instruction sheets, and production log sheets as required Provide support to Engineering for ECO/ECN review and implementation of changes into production for the production parts which have been fully transferred Operation. Provide support to Manufacturing /Engineering Development Manager from design concept through, prototype and production phases on new and redesigned products. Lead the cross functional team for risk management, implement the corrective action to mitigate the identified risks. Provide support for cost estimates for manufactured component parts being procured from outside vendors and detailed estimates for complete assemblies for new products and parts produced in-house. Provide cost justifications, for equipment and tooling, including payback and return on investment calculations, to reduce production costs or cycle times. Provide presentation to clearly illustrate the justification for the required investment. Support MRB by providing dispositions, rework instructions, cause and corrective actions if applicable. Design plant layout with regard to flow requirements. Incorporate all facets of process flow and workstation design including utility requirements in the factory layout. Work with and support production in the implementation and use of SPC, capability studies, etc. Provide machining, manufacturing and technical support to our suppliers and customers. Provide supplier capability studies. Provide direction and support for machining of new parts and machining problems. Provide production support by interfacing with support groups such as the test lab, rubber mixing and Materials and Processes Engineering. Skills Manufacturing engineering, Process improvement, Manufacturing process, aerospace, Continuous improvement, Process engineering Top Skills Details Manufacturing engineering, Process improvement, Manufacturing process, aerospace, Continuous improvement, Process engineering Additional Skills & Qualifications Engineering degree or equivalent experience in the aerospace industry. Rubber molding and machine shop environment required. Extensive lean manufacturing training. Previous teamwork, SPC training required. Proficient in use of computer word processing, spreadsheet and CAD programs. Ability to initiate the continuous improvement project: establish clear problem statement, project objectives, identify dependencies, set up key metrics, estimate the cost of the project, justify the proposed project with cost efficient project management to ensure the approval from top management. Experience Level Intermediate Level Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $110000.00 health, dental, vision, 401K From commercial aircraft, regional and business jets, to other types of airplanes and helicopters, customers from across the aerospace market turn to Hutchinson to help meet their needs for cabin, airframe, engines and equipments. Cabin: Thermal & Acoustics Insulation Materials & Blankets; Air & Water composites Ducts and Hoses; Integrated Composite Cockpits and Consoles.Airframe: Sealing solutions for Doors,Wings-Flaps,Access panels; TP Composite solutions for fuel hoses & connectors; TP semi-structural parts,Brackets, Struts.Engines & Equipements: Rotor Head Bearings & Dampers, BTP suspensions; Fire & Thermal protection for Nacelles & Pylons; High Temperature Sealing Solutions for Engines and Nacelles;Specific Lightweight TP solutions for engines,Bleed air hoses Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Burbank,CA. Application Deadline This position will be accepting applications until Dec 12, 2024. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.