Production Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Production Engineer

El Segundo, California, United States

Company Overview

Rangeview is on a mission to build the foundry system that reindustrializes America. We exist to break the legacy manufacturing trap by reinventing critical production for the twenty‑first century. Through advanced software, deep automation, breakthroughs in materials science, and modern financing strategies, Rangeview rewrites both the cost curve and the power structure of making metal parts.

Job Summary

As a Production Engineer, you will take ownership of Rangeview's production processes and turn legacy manufacturing practices on their head in order to create one of the most advanced aerospace foundries in the world. You will dive into operations on the floor in order to develop, qualify, and implement automation solutions that enable Rangeview's vision of a modern manufacturing company. A successful candidate for this role will demonstrate determination, integrity, intellectual curiosity, collaboration, creativity, and comfort challenging the status quo.

This position's internal job code is Production Engineer. We are currently hiring for Levels 1, 2, and 3IC.

Responsibilities

• Review designs for producibility, leading and executing tasks to transition hardware from low-rate initial production to volume production
• Research, design, modify, and test production methods and equipment based on a deep understanding of hardware and software requirements
• Improve production efficiency and effectiveness by analyzing and planning workflows, optimizing space utilization, and maximizing equipment throughput without compromising quality
• Ensure hardware and process quality by establishing standards, designing testing methods, and implementing rate production validation processes
• Inform production strategy by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing process information and trends in order to propose solutions for achieving future throughput/cost targets
• Support equipment uptime and technician utilization in order to ensure conforming hardware is delivered on schedule

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (ABET accreditation required) or equivalent experience meeting the following:
  • Associate's degree in an engineering discipline and 4+ years of investment casting experience
  • No degree and 8+ years of investment casting experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with all levels of an organization
• Experience aggregating and analyzing technical data to make objective, informed decisions
• Competent with CAD software

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (ABET accreditation required)
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, or test engineering in aerospace, automotive, or commercial industries
• Experience in the investment casting industry
• Intermediate CAD modeling capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to scale production throughput
• Familiarity with WMS, MES, and ERP systems
• Experience qualifying, operating, and maintaining industrial equipment

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed

Summary Pay Range

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline. Salaries are based on demonstrated candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

• Level 1: $85,000-$110,000
• Level 2: $108,000-$132,000
• Level 3IC: $126,000-$154,000

Benefits and Perks

Rangeview offers a competitive benefits package, including equity, unlimited PTO, medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Compliance

Rangeview is a DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant business. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Rangeview is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Rangeview is governed on the basis of merit and aptitude and will not be influenced in any manner by any legally protected status.