Manufacturing Engineer III- Serial Production (Onsite

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Since 2018, Elevate Aircraft Seating has been enhancing the passenger experience through innovative aircraft seat design and manufacturing. With locations in California, Washington, and Germany we are guided by creativity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to quality.

We are looking for a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Huntington Beach, CA. This is an on-site position based in Huntington Beach, CA. We value teamwork, inclusivity, and continuous professional development, and we offer competitive benefits along with opportunities for growth.

JOB SUMMARY

The Manufacturing Engineer – Serial Production provides direct engineering support to serial production operations, with a focus on resolving manufacturing issues, improving production processes, and ensuring products are manufactured in accordance with engineering requirements, quality standards, customer requirements, and applicable aerospace standards. This role partners closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to identify and implement solutions to issues occurring on the production line, support the transition of products from development into serial production, and improve safety, quality, efficiency, and production flow.

The Manufacturing Engineer also supports production line setup, shop aids and fixtures, operator training, time studies, and Lean manufacturing initiatives, including one-piece flow, takt time, pull systems, and Kanban. Success in this role requires strong technical problem-solving skills, hands-on production support, and the ability to independently develop and implement practical manufacturing solutions.

Note: The primary differences between job levels tie to skill level, complexity of the problem solving, and years of experience. Job assignments will be based on experience, job opening and budget availability, and the performance level of the incumbent.

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES
- Essential Functions(Other duties and projects may be assigned or requested.)

Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Serial Production Support & Problem Resolution

• Provide direct manufacturing engineering support to serial production lines by identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving technical and manufacturing issues as they occur.
• Investigate production issues, determine root causes, develop and implement practical solutions, and coordinate with Engineering when design or technical changes are required.
• Review engineering drawings and technical documentation to support production activities, resolve manufacturing issues, and develop appropriate tooling and production solutions.
• Work as part of the cross-functional team assigned to the production line, partnering with Production, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other applicable functions to resolve issues and maintain production flow.

Manufacturing Process & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes and assembly methods to enhance production efficiency, product quality, safety, cost, and overall operational performance.
• Apply Lean manufacturing methodologies, including Standardized Work, 5S, Visual Management, one-piece flow, pull systems, and Kanban, to improve production flow and reduce inventory and lead times.
• Support the setup and optimization of production lines for one-piece flow and operation to…