Manufacturing Engineer 4 in Brea, California at APPLIED COMPOSITES INC

Acts as a key contributor to the Manufacturing Engineering team and supports various complex activities to increase manufacturing capabilities. Actively participates in introducing new products to the manufacturing and supply chain environment. Directly impacts all aspects of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and innovation, as well as operations' sustaining and growth efforts. Responsible for developing and implementing manufacturing processes and procedures for fabrication, machining, and assembly of space-flight composite hardware. Works collaboratively with all levels of personnel, including Program Managers, Supervisors, Technicians, and Inspectors, to ensure the efficient fulfillment of product and delivery commitments.

• Read and interpret Engineering Drawings to create the Product Indentured Bill-of-Material.
• Consult with Shop Supervisors to develop accurate schedule durations for each component of the build cycle.
• Review Engineering Specifications to determine product requirements.
• Develop optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards.
• Develop, generate, and implement efficient Manufacturing Process documentation in at least four Composite Manufacturing areas (Lay-up, Panel Build, Detail Fabrication, Surface Measurements, Tooling Alignment, Machining, Assembly, and Structure Integration).
• Responsibilities encompass determining optimum operating parameters, creating accurate work instructions and process improvements, and developing tooling and shop aids as necessary.
• Provide technical oversight to shop personnel during all phases of manufacturing.
• Support customer reviews and technical interchange meetings as needed.
• Track, report, and analyze defects driving to root cause and analysis, and providing continuous improvement.
• Use statistical analysis to determine control limits for equipment and processes.
• Support investigations, develop activities, and conduct process improvement studies.

Education/Training/Experience

• BS in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Technology or 8 years of progressively responsible equivalent experience in a prototype manufacturing engineering environment required.
• Knowledge of process creation, CNC programming, metallic fabrication techniques, post-fabrication processing, and other field-related skill sets is desired.
• Literacy in Microsoft's typical suite of Office software is required (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Etc.).
• Project management, analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills will be required.
• Ability to support multiple projects seamlessly and simultaneously with minimal oversight.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work in and foster a team environment are needed.
• An in-depth understanding of GD&T schemes and the ability to explain them as necessary is required.
• Experience in SolidWorks or Siemens NX CAD software preferred.

Benefits:

At Applied Composites, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, tuition reimbursement and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

AC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled - Affirmative Action Employer.

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.