Manufacturing Engineer

Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and support research and development initiatives, including project objectives, resource requirements, equipment needs, budgets, and anticipated outcomes.
• Identify new product opportunities by collaborating with engineering and commercial teams to address customer needs and market demands.
• Evaluate engineering proposals, product designs, and specifications to determine feasibility, functionality, and manufacturability.
• Establish project tracking and reporting processes to monitor costs, research findings, milestones, and overall progress.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and production teams to optimize product designs, tooling, and manufacturing methods.
• Prepare and review engineering drawings, product layouts, schematics, and design modifications.
• Coordinate prototype development and manufacturing activities for new and revised products.
• Develop and execute testing programs to validate product functionality, quality, and performance.
• Analyze test results and engineering data to verify compliance with design specifications and performance requirements.
• Utilize computer-aided design (CAD) tools and engineering software to support product development and process improvements.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to resolve manufacturing and product-related issues.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on production efficiency, quality, cost reduction, and process optimization.
• Present project updates, technical findings, and recommendations to management and cross-functional stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an accredited four-year institution.
• 2-8 years of relevant engineering experience, including research and development responsibilities in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience with manufacturing processes, production methods, and design for manufacturability (DFM).
• Proficiency with SolidWorks.
• Experience creating and managing Bills of Materials (BOMs) within an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.
• Demonstrated experience with root cause analysis and structured problem-solving.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to collect and evaluate data, establish facts, and develop sound technical conclusions.
• Ability to interpret complex technical instructions, mathematical information, diagrams, and engineering specifications.
• Familiarity with engineering design, product development, manufacturing, project management, spreadsheet, and word processing software.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the aerospace or aerospace components manufacturing industry.
• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and research and development initiatives.
• Familiarity with precision-engineered fasteners or other highly engineered components.

Additional Requirements

• This is a fully on-site position based in City of Industry, California, with an expectation of five days per week at the facility.
• Occasional travel may be required.
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