Manufacturing Engineer

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Bal Seal Engineering Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest, CA, US

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

Reports to:
Manufacturing Engineering Manager/Supervisor

Department:
Manufacturing Engineering

This is a typical Manufacturing Engineering role that requires a “hands-on” approach to actively support day to day production needs such as resolving production issues, reviewing Bills of Materials, Routers, costing, Engineering Change Orders and Engineering Orders. To implement process improvement, as well as sustaining and development initiatives (including tools, jigs, fixtures and manual machines). The incumbent will look for continuous improvement opportunities and support projects focused on the maintenance, upgrading, specification of, and installation of machines and equipment.

About Bal Seal: Bal Seal Engineering delivers advanced sealing, connecting, and contact solutions that serve medical, aerospace, energy, and industrial markets. Our proprietary spring-energized seals and electrical contacts help customers achieve precision, efficiency, and reliability. Employees thrive in a culture that values craftsmanship, technical mastery, and close partnership with customers solving complex challenges.

• May be required to review designs for manufacturability and cost (DFM/A)
• Assist in the design and/or sourcing, validation and qualification of new manufacturing equipment
• Review and Interpretation of engineering drawings per ASME Y14.5
• Ability to drive to root cause, provide short and long-term corrective solutions
• Develop and support Continuous Improvement Initiatives
• Provide day to day troubleshooting assistance and support for Engineering and Operations
• May be required to establish routings, BoMs, processes, layouts, tools, costs, and labor standards for manufacturing processes
• Development of supporting documentation including PFMEAs, drawings, work instructions, procedures, tools/jigs/fixtures, and processes to support new product introduction
• Documentation of legacy production equipment and "tribal knowledge" processes
• Review, initiate and assess Engineering Change Orders, Engineering Orders, drawing and process deviations
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical degree
• Other technical qualifications and/or a demonstrated minimum 3 years' experience in a similar technical environment may be considered

• Experience assisting with Continuous Improvement, Lean initiatives, developing and implementing Process Capability studies preferred
• Experience with machining small and medium sized precision components made from a variety of polymers and metals preferred
• Experience with Laser welding processes and techniques a plus
• Experience with 3D modeling software Solidworks and/or Inventor preferred
• 6-Sigma Yellow or Green Belt certification desired
• Strong computer skills and analytical skills

• Working knowledge of GD&T interpretation and implementation per ASME Y14.5
• Base knowledge in inspection tools and methods
• Base knowledge of Manufacturing Methods and Processes
• Knowledge of statistical process control preferred
• Ability to effectively and safely utilize various hand and power tools
• Knowledge of machine elements (i.e. fasteners, bearings, gear and belt drive etc.) preferred
• Must be able to work in a highly collaborative environment
• Must be hands on and interface with plant personnel and operators
• Ability to identify and solve problems with little direction or assistance
• Ability to utilize ERP/MRP and PLM/PDM systems
• Working knowledge of and ability to utilize CAD systems preferred
• Base knowledge of metallurgy (i.e. material strength, hardness, machinability, heat treatment processes)
• Basic Project Management skills
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Employee is occasionally required to stand
• While performing the duties of this job, the…