Job Description
Job Description
Job Details
Job Location El Segundo, CA
Position Type Full Time
Salary Range $85000.00 - $125000.00 Salary/year
Job Shift Day
Description SUMMARY The
Senior Manufacturing Engineer requires all hands-on to solve complex manufacturing challenges, leads, and mentors team members. Develops and optimizes manufacturing processes. Works directly on the shop floor, troubleshooting, repairing, and ensuring the smooth execution of day-to-day operations. Ensures all projects are driven through all phases of development and execution while collaborating with vendors, customers, and upper management as needed.
DUTIES \n - Provide engineering and manufacturing mentorship, guidance and support for machinists in achieving production goals.
\n - Support product design and process improvements to drive enhancements.
\n - Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and excellence on the shop floor.
\n - Provide technical leadership and hands-on support to resolve manufacturing challenges.
\n - Take full ownership of manufacturing projects, from initial concept and design through development, implementation, and production.
\n - Ensure projects are executed efficiently, meeting deadlines, quality standards, and time requirements.
\n - Act as the primary point of contact for project-related issues, coordinating with all management and team members to ensure success.
\n - Develop and improve manufacturing processes for aerospace components to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety.
\n - Lead the development of work instructions, process documentation, and training materials.
\n - Work with Quality Assurance in conducting root cause analysis of manufacturing defects and implement corrective actions.
\n - Actively engage in day-to-day production to identify areas for improvement and implement effective solutions.
\n - Communicate with customers to address manufacturing requirements, resolve technical issues, and provide updates on project progress when needed.
\n - Collaborate daily with supporting departments, including production, machining, maintenance, quality, and design engineering, to ensure timely delivery of products in the correct quantities.
\n - Serve as a liaison between engineering and production to ensure seamless communication and alignment on priorities.
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Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS \n - Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent experience).
\n - 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in the aerospace industry.
\n - Proven ability to develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes.
\n - Strong hands-on troubleshooting skills and willingness to work directly on the shop floor.
\n - Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
\n - Excellent leadership and mentoring abilities, with a track record of managing teams and shop floor personnel.
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Preferred Qualifications: \n - Familiarity with aerospace standards such as AS9100 and NADCAP.
\n - Experience with CAD/CAM software and CNC programming.
\n - Knowledge of machining, welding, fabrication, and assembly processes in aerospace manufacturing.
\n - Strong understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
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Personal Attributes \n - Team player, patient, and an excellent listener.
\n - Able to prioritize, make timely decisions, and work effectively in a fast paced environment.
\n - Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
\n - Strong verbal and written communication abilities, with the capability to interface across all levels of the organization, including customers and vendors.
\n - Hands-on attitude with a willingness to "get their hands dirty" in a fast-paced production environment.
\n - Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
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