Sr Manufacturing Engineer -Aerospace- Los Angeles

Keltia is a technical support services company providing engineering CAD design, CAD training and a broad range of technical recruiting services to customers in the Aerospace, Automotive, Medical Device and other engineering industries on a permanent and contractual basis. We have been in business for over 19 years.

Sr Manufacturing Engineer - Aerospace - Los Angeles

Description

Our Client in the Los Angeles has various openings for Junior and Senior Manufacturing Engineers to work close with the Engineering Manager on multiple roles. Be a part of a motivated NPD and NPI team to develop manufacturing processes for new and legacy product lines, including tasks such as process improvements, tooling, manufacturing instructions and problem solving.

Main Responsibilities

• Certifies the conclusion of the assigned tasks within the budgeted time and cost constraints.
• Responsible to outline manufacturing/engineering approaches, in planning and scheduling work.
• Delivers support in the design, fabrication, modification and evaluation of manufacturing processes.
• Provides input to plans, process specifications and procedures, production aids and assembly fixtures, MRP support studies, factory cost work standards development, and the like.
• Assesses test and manufacture data, prepares technical analysis, indorses manufacturing methods and processes required to achieve design objectives on new or improved products and/or processes.
• Provides technical assembly support relating to assembly drawing understanding, engineering change notices, rework, manufacturing complications and specifications.
• Continuous improvement of manufacturing methods/systems for NPD & NPI processes to optimize product performance and cut down manufacturing costs.
• Confirms that the quality policy is implemented is understood and maintained at all levels of the company.
• Uses of six sigma practises as appropriate.

Requirement

• Bachelor in Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in similar roles.
• Strong knowledge in manufacturing design aides and tooling.
• Working knowledge for mechanical and electrical assemblies.
• Experience in technical writing (work instructions, processes, etc.).
• Familiar with reading and analysing scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey information and ideas in a variety of media, tactful, confident, at all levels, internal and external.
• Background in CAD design and drafting (GD&T).
• Fluent using MS Office, CAD, LabVIEW, and/or statistics software.
• Lean manufacturing and six sigma principles.
• Skilful in financial and statistical analysis
• Experience with assembling and testing Pneumatic/Hydraulic Valves and with pumps and hydraulic systems
• Good Electronics understanding and familiar with PLC's
• Desirable background in the aerospace and medical device industries.
• Green Belt, Black Belt or Lean certification a plus
• Experience in project management and leadership roles and strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize, balance, and manage multiple efforts with strong results/goal orientation.
• General understanding of materials flow and related processes, linking the Design, Supply Chain and manufacturing.
• Solid analytical skills and solution-driven thinking; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data. Takes assertive decisions based in analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment.
• Shows original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work.
• Capability to deliver organizational leadership within a highly matrixed organization.