Manufacturing Engineer

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a contract opportunity in Palmdale, CA.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Must have an active secret clearance

• 4+ years of recent experience AUTHORING Manufacturing assembly work instructions, including new instructions, modifications and reworks.

• Aircraft sub-systems assembly and integration

• Aircraft structures assembly

• Hands-on production / shop floor support (Direct ownership and support of specific manufacturing operations as well as interface with touch-labor employees)

• Reviews of engineering technical drawings and models

• Manufacturing assembly work instruction authoring

• Aircraft sub-systems assembly and integration

• Aircraft structures assembly

• Hands-on production / shop floor support (Direct ownership and support of specific operations as well as interface with touch-labor employees)

• Reviews of engineering technical drawings and models

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs in a collaborative environment to develop and author manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, fabrication, and material handling.

• Leverages understanding of materials and processes to define operations procedures and build sequences to drive operational excellence.

• Evaluates performance of equipment and tools to verify their efficiency and investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure operational excellence.

• Provides input to product design regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.

• Works within a model based engineering environment (3DX). Position requires periodic travel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software proficiency

• On vehicle testing and troubleshooting of aircraft sub-systems

• Jet engine integration, service and maintenance familiarity

• Wire harness and interconnect installation/ integration

• Aircraft fuel systems

• Development/ protype/ first article, program support (new product introduction)

• Metallic part machining working knowledge

• 3DX, Catia V5 and Delmia software usage

• Evaluation of designs with respect to design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA) considerations

• Manufacturing assembly planning

• Aviation Maintenance Experience, A & P license or similar

• STEM type degree

REQUIRED

EDUCATION:

Accredited HSd/GED

WORK HOURS:

Full-Time
4/10 work schedule