Manufacturing Engineer

Pacific Piston Ring Co., Inc., established in 1921, focuses on custom-made components for aerospace and industrial manufacturers. For over 100 years, the company has continuously adapted to customer needs, illustrating consistent and cost-effective manufacturing with the highest levels of product quality and reliability.

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.

Maverick Molding Company is recognized globally as a leading expert in high-temperature polyimide composites. Maverick Molding focuses on delivering the highest temperature and best-performing polyimide products in the market.

The ideal candidate possesses both a high level of technical expertise and an innate passion to build. You will play a critical role in creating and refining processes in order to improve manufacturing safety, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Provide Process Engineering support for development, changes, and improvements to manufacturing operations.
• Drive process improvements through data collection and analysis.
• Use formal problem-solving techniques to identify and resolve equipment and process issues.
• Engineer in-house and subcontractor solutions for tooling, machine design changes, improvements, and repairs.
• Able to identify and respond with solutions to unforeseen problems.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and implement engineering solutions for repetitive equipment failures.
• Ensure engineering solutions meet requirements for safety, cost, time, and quality.
• Evaluate risks and make decisions, acting with a sense of urgency.
• Take ownership of assigned projects from planning through implementation.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of engineering procedures.
• Able to manage multiple projects and tasks.
• Demonstrates independent decision-making and action.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field. Consideration will be given for relevant experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of composite materials is highly preferred.
• Experience with machine shop equipment (CNC, Lathes, Grinders) is preferred.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word applications. Experience in Minitab is a plus. xhqgsiq
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Kanban, and 5S