Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Reporting To:
Manager, Mfg. Engrg.

Work Schedule &

Location:

Onsite in Torrance, CA (9/80 schedule)

• Performing drawing reviews to ensure the application of DFMA principles.
• Development of quality based and cost-effective manufacturing processes.
• Tooling design for all operations requiring holding fixtures and/or specialized cutting.
• Performing critical analysis during proof out of manufacturing processes, troubleshooting and revising as necessary to achieve the targeted quality yield and efficiency.

• Work with the operations team to support continuous improvement activities in the machine shop during the fabrication of complex parts and sub-assemblies.
• Reviewing existing manufacturing plans on legacy hardware to ensure compatibility of engineering drawings with fabrication capabilities.
• Making recommendations for improvements and drawing updates to enhance yield and production, as well as the implementation of Automation, Advanced Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Research, specify and purchase capital equipment for additional capacity or manufacturing technology improvements.
• Coordinate with various departments and team members to assure the most effective design and use of manufacturing facilities and processes.
• Technical ownership of gear production equipment such as hobbers and shapers, to provide technical support, programming support, troubleshooting, fixture and cutting tool specifications, as needed.

• Bachelor of Science in manufacturing, industrial, mechanical or a related engineering discipline with experience in the manufacturing of aerospace components.
• Additional seasoned experience in manufacturing engineering that would be equivalent to what is learned in a degreed program would be considered as an acceptable alternative to the Bachelor of Science Degree requirement.
• 7 years of progressive experience in the field of manufacturing engineering, preferably with aerospace cylindrical steel components for degree holders, and a minimum of 10 years for applicants without a bachelor's degree.
• Results oriented team player with effective and strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Turning
• Milling
• OD/, Surface, and Jig Grinding

• Shaping
• Hobbing
• Broaching
• Gear Grinding

• Heat Treatment, including carburizing, nitriding, and core hardening
• Plating processes, such as cad plating, zinc-nickel plating, chrome plating
• NDT:
  Magnetic particle inspection, Nital Etch Inspection, Hardness Testing.
• Aerospace Painting processes

• 3D Modeling best practices and principles
• GDT, Engineering Drawings Interpretation and creation
• Fixture and Tool Design
• Inspection methods, tools and best practices for relative hardware (Cylindrical, small to mid-size geared components)
• Employment of various quality processes, such as 5 Why's and Fishbone diagrams, to perform Root Cause analysis and provide robust Corrective Action for low yield processes and/or non-conforming hardware

• Experience with NX & Team Center
• Previous experience with creating manufacturing processes for aerospace cylindrical components with gears and/or splines
• Strong knowledge of gears/splines manufacturing processes
• Strong knowledge of gears/splines inspection methods and tools
• Experience with CMM (Zeiss) inspection methods and reports
• Previous experience in the aerospace manufacturing industry and familiarity with AS9100 requirements
• Organizational and time management skills

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Work/Life Balance:
  Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance
• Health & Welfare:
  Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Professional Skills Development:
  Tuition Assistance,…