Manufacturing Engineer II

Manufacturing Engineering II

Full Time + Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Company Match, Vacation, Sick)

Job Type: Onsite

Compensation Range: $ 80,000 – $120,000

Location: Chatsworth, CA

Fralock is an engineered solutions provider of specialty components and subassemblies using advanced materials for high reliability, severe environment, and technically challenging applications. We develop and manufacture custom integrated solutions. Established in 1967, we are a critical solutions provider to Fortune 500 corporations, government, and targeted OEMs in a variety of industries including Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing, Medical and Life Science, Aerospace and Defense, Industrial, Electronics, and Energy. Fralock is headquartered in Valencia, CA with manufacturing locations located throughout Northern and Southern California.

Vision

To be recognized by our customers as a leading solutions provider of proprietary engineered advanced materials for high reliability, severe environment, and technically challenging applications.

Mission

To create value, profitably grow, and share our success with all stakeholders.

Culture

Respect – We treat others the way they want to be treated.

Integrity – We practice a high standard of ethics in our business dealings with customers, employees, and suppliers.

Responsiveness – We have a sense of urgency in responding to internal and external requests, and work proactively to solve problems.

Excellence/Competence – We empower our people to continuously improve and execute high quality work.

Teamwork – We work together to achieve Fralock business objectives by communicating at a high level, by listening and having clarity in our expectations of one another.

Individual Accountability and Personal Responsibility – We do what we have committed to do when we committed to doing it.

Continuous Improvement across all segments of the company

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer at Fralock utilizes education, experience, and technical knowledge to provide support and training regarding assembly methods, tests, procedures, etc. Works closely with production technicians, product design engineers, and management to understand and improve manufacturing processes and product designs. Works to quickly resolve issues in the short term to allow us to satisfy immediate customer demand, as well as implementing longer-term corrective actions to eliminate future occurrences. Works on "continuous improvement projects" in order to improve manufacturing process, (improve efficiency, reduce scrap, and reduce rework). Works closely with design to assure manufacturability of new products.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Under general supervision, must be able to perform a variety of job duties including, but not limited to:

• Develop detailed Work Instructions, define manufacturing processes and procedures, and coordinate required tooling.
• Serve as a technical liaison with customers regarding product build issues and manufacturing actions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing technicians to support fabrication, assembly, integration, and testing of aircraft parts and components.
• Design and implement manufacturing processes, documentation, tooling management, and project workflows, including detailed task sequences and material flow planning.
• Provide technical input and review during tooling design and specification to ensure alignment with manufacturing best practices.
• Lead and support manufacturing project planning and scheduling to ensure efficient execution and on-time delivery.
• Interface with Design Engineering, Operations, and Suppliers to ensure requirements and specifications are properly translated into deliverable products.
• Utilize and manage ERP systems to develop product line-of-balance plans, manage long-lead materials, and meet production schedules.
• Oversee project activities including bills of material, manufacturing plans, visual management, performance metrics, LEAN implementation, and corrective/preventive actions.
• Working on design and quoting for new products which includes calculating bill of materials, choosing the work centers and writing instructions on how to manufacture

Follow all safety standards and procedures, including PPE requirements for a manufacturing environment.

Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area using safety standards and expectations

Other duties as needed or assigned by supervisor.

Required Skills

• Must have excellent written and verbal skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business information. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Solidworks or other CAD software
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to manage and solve problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized and complex situations.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documents.
• Strong knowledge of quality processes within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Suite for tracking, reporting, and data management.
• Must have knowledge to apply complex use of databases/spreadsheets.
• Ability to complete the planning of workflow and meetings.
• Must have solid analytical skills and solution-driven thinking. Able to use large amounts of data to make strategic decisions.

• Ability to apply continuous improvement and lean principles to enhance efficiency and productivity.

• Experience with KPI tracking, performance metrics, and data analysis to support operational improvements.
• Experience with SPC, DOE, FMEA, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies.

Preferred Skills

• Six Sigma Green belt or Black Belt Certified.
• Experience in aerospace, semiconductor, medical and automotive industry.
• Prior experience in photo development operations, chemical etching processes, and copper plating and metal finishing.
• Proficient manufacturing engineering or process engineering experience in PCB fabrication, electronics manufacturing, semiconductor, chemical processing, or related industries.
• Experience with wet process manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of photolithography, photoresist technologies, chemical etching, plating, and cleaning processes.
• Familiarity with IPC standards, including IPC-6012 and IPC-A-600.
• Experience with automated optical inspection (AOI), process monitoring systems, and manufacturing data analysis tools.
• Direct experience in printed circuit board manufacturing and PCB fabrication processes.
• Knowledge of multilayer PCB construction and fabrication processes.
• Understanding of environmental regulations and chemical handling requirements within manufacturing operations.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelors (B.S.) degree in manufacturing engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering or related field and three (3) to five (5) years of related experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing ERP systems (e.g., Made-2-Manage).
• Experience with ISO 9001, AS9100, and/or ISO 13485 Standards.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent use of hands for handling equipment and tools.
• Ability to perform similar operations and tasks for 6-8 hours.
• Ability to sit and stand for 6 to 8 hours.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. frequently
• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to bend and reach for 6 to 8 hours.

Working Conditions

• Work performed indoors in a temperature controlled environment frequently.
• Required use of PPE including safety glasses, gloves, and safety‑toed footwear.

• While performing the duties of this job, will regularly be exposed to moving high-speed machinery and mechanical parts. Will occasionally be exposed to machine oils and hazardous materials.
• Travel 10% as required.

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