Associate, Manufacturing Engineering (SAN DIEGO)

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Job Title: Associate, Manufacturing Engineer  

Job Code: 41586

Job Location: San Diego, CA

Job Schedule: 9/80:  Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off  

Job Description:  As a new graduate in the Manufacturing Engineering role, you will assist in   supporting the production of high-reliability electronic hardware for Tactical Satellite equipment, including SMT(Surface Mount Technology) solder assembly, mechanical integration, and environmental testing. Responsibilities include establishing work instructions, developing process procedures, qualifying new tools/equipment, overseeing non-conformance reviews, implementing engineering changes, maintaining labor standards, and process controls. Additionally, the engineer will assist senior engineers with new product introductions, root-cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.  

Essential Functions:  

• Implement and analyze manufacturing plans and projects.  

• Design, develop, and transfer manufacturing and engineering tools, strategies, and systems.  

• Develop manufacturing strategies for specific products and processes.  

• Interface with engineering to coordinate the release of new products.  

• Estimate manufacturing costs, determine time standards, and recommend tooling and process requirements for new or existing product lines.  

• Maintain records and reporting systems to coordinate manufacturing operations.  

• Work closely with cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to oversee the development and transfer of new products from Engineering to Production.