Manufacturing Engineer Job at ZipRecruiter in El Segundo

Title: Manufacturing Engineer

LOCATION: El Segundo, CA

DURATION: 12-month contract

PAY: $42-$48

** BACKGROUND CHECK AND DRUG TEST IS REQUIRED *

The Supplier Manufacturing Engineer creates statements of work, processes, procedures, and production layouts for the manufacturing of tooling assemblies, machining, and material handling equipment. Knowledge of composite manufacturing is highly preferred.

Will work closely with the tooling design team and in-house fabrication group to translate complex tooling designs into instructions suppliers can bid and fabricate. Is responsible for tooling liaison support between Manufacturing Suppliers and the Tooling group. Will coordinate directly with suppliers to ensure all aspects of the build process are understood and that suppliers meet quality, cost, and schedule requirements.

Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining, welding, composites, GD&T, grinding, laser cutting, water jet, and shop aid building are needed for the role. Knowledge of CAD software such as NX and Catia and laser inspection is preferred but not required.

Role and Responsibilities:

1. Support development of tooling packages for supplier bid process through procurement group.
2. Read and analyze complex GD&T drawings and help analyze existing drawings to identify shortcomings or missing information.
3. Track supplier performance and answer all technical questions related to the manufacturing of tools.
4. Utilize computer-aided design (CAD) equipment to support suppliers in the manufacturing of tooling.
5. Identify design errors, omissions, and other deficiencies, and recommend revisions and/or improvements in tool design layout to fellow responsible engineers or designers.
6. Interact with design and development teams (teams include specialists in Design, Analysis, Quality, Materials, Manufacturing) to meet all design tooling requirements (technical, cost, schedule).
7. Support Continuous Improvement activities.
8. Support activities related to estimating, RFQ/RFP/RFI, and ROM pricing.

Basic Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related engineering/scientific discipline.
2. 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing engineering facility or equivalent.
3. Composite experience is a plus.
4. CAD solid modeling (experience with NX/CATIA) and drafting experience are a plus.
5. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement with a focus on customer service excellence.
6. Experience with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
7. Proficiency with GD&T best practices.
8. Must be a self-starter and possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
9. Experience with tooling design, mechanical assemblies, and manufacturing is a plus.
10. Oral and written communication, computer, documentation, and presentation skills are required.
11. Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.

Company Description:

The Norland Group has been in operation successfully since 1996. We are strong believers in people management, professionalism, and accountability. We only make promises when we are certain we can fulfill them. Our business focuses on fulfilling the needs of commercial and government customers in administrative services, workforce mobilization, information technology, engineering, and project management services.

Our Mission Statement:

Our main goal is to provide career advancement opportunities to our associates. We are committed to bringing our customers exceptional support services with the highest quality, integrity, and innovation. We believe that we are the stepping stone for our associates to advance their careers and to live a better life. Everyone should have a chance to live a successful and happy life. We operate our business based on those values and we choose employees who value the same principles.

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