Manufacturing Engineer Job at Aerospace Manufacturing in Carson CA in Carson

Manufacturing Engineer

Reports to Director of Operations 

Works with Director of Operations and General Manager to define the manufacturing process steps and analyzing data for aerospace, defense manufacturing using CNC and conventional machining, outside processing, assembly and materials handling.

Opportunity

A&R is a contract manufacturer meeting the needs of its customers in Aerospace and Defense. We are experiencing strong growth which we expect to continue for several years. This position offers the opportunity for personal growth and learning, and progressive earning power.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plans sequence of operations for the fabrication of machined parts using 2 to 5 axis lathes; 3 and 4 axis horizontal and vertical mills; as well as 5 axis mills and conventional machining equipment.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout

• Plans sequence of operations for the assembly of machined and purchased parts
• Evaluates and prepares process and product reports for daily production
• Provide support to operations creating routings, set-up,sheets job books, 1st articles, SPC and AS9102 first article reports
• Works closely with customer’s engineering teams to ensure the design concepts and specifications support the most efficient manufacturing methods and techniques
• Troubleshoots manufacturing issues on the floor and initiates process improvements
• Assists operations in ensuring job orders, 1st articles, SPC and production logs are properly filled out and maintained on a daily basis

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assist in creation of customer quotes, coordinate machining and assembly time estimates, direct clerks in requesting quotes for materials, hardware and outside processing required.
• Assist in directing movement of materials through required work centers to ensure customer schedules are met, trouble shoot and address any bottleneck processes or operations.
• Assist in training of assembly personnel in installation of hardware and component parts in multi-level assemblies.

Desired Skills:

• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
  • Experience in root cause analysis of manufacturing/machining anomalies and making corrections
• Experience with CNC machining and assembly in aerospace, defense
  • Experience with use of precision measuring equipment, gages and processes (conventional devices, CMM, SPC, gage R&R, etc.)
• Ability to read blue prints
  • experience interpreting Mil Spec and Aerospace requirements and secondary outside processing

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing – aerospace and defense preferred
• This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.             

Physical Requirements:

• Must be physically able to stand for prolonged periods to observe manufacturing processes.
• Able to physically move unimpeded to assist in trouble shooting, maintenance and setup of equipment to assist production.