Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

• Hello! We are an Aerospace manufacturing company based out of Van Nuys, CA (San Fernando Valley). We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer that will be responsible for the improvement of the day to day operations of production floors, and some specific customers / programs. Role will involve understanding and disseminating customer and industry specifications for production personnel, as well as, integrating into floor travelers and workbooks. Manufacturing Engineer will at times need to communicate with External Customers in a support role to Project Managers & Sales, including, but not limited to, Manufacturing Readiness Reviews, Root Cause Analysis findings & new Customer introductions.
• Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
• Design, develop, and optimize production processes for efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement solutions to streamline workflow.
• Select, install, and maintain manufacturing equipment and tooling.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate repairs or upgrades.
• Support day-to-day production activities by addressing technical issues.
• Provide training to production staff on new processes or equipment.
• seek opportunities to reduce waste and increase productivity.
• Recommend cost-effective materials, tools, and methods.
• Pre-production support (examine customer drawings and notes to see what tools we will need and answer all questions and issues before production starts)
• Support Planning Department and answer any questions they have.
• Investigate product quality issues, implement corrective actions, and ensure product specifications are met.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with aerospace industry standards (e.g., AS9100, FAA / EASA regulations).
• Prepare and maintain documentation for audits and regulatory bodies.
• Develop and oversee rigorous quality control protocols to ensure components meet strict tolerances and safety requirements.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for discrepancies or nonconformities.
• Support Tooling department in identifying tools for production and developing calibration procedures compliant with customer and regulatory requirements
• Understand, implement, and train technicians on our ESD program in line with ANSI S20.20 or customer requirements.

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Company Description

We are a midsize aerospace manufacturing company at Van Nuys, California. We believe in the future of how a work environment should be. In addition we have installed a democratic system of governance at the company, allowing even production workers to have a voice in how any of our buildings are run. We also have a 9 / 80 work schedule in all buildings (every other weekend is a 3 day weekend). We are focusing on the future of work and what that entails. We focus on the who, rather than the what.

Company Description

We are a midsize aerospace manufacturing company at Van Nuys, California. We believe in the future of how a work environment should be. In addition we have installed a democratic system of governance at the company, allowing even production workers to have a voice in how any of our buildings are run. We also have a 9 / 80 work schedule in all buildings (every other weekend is a 3 day weekend). We are focusing on the future of work and what that entails. We focus on the who, rather than the what.