Job Title – Manufacturing Engineer
Company Location – Orange County, CA
Fully On-site
Direct Hire
Pay Range - $85,000 – $125,000/year
Job Summary of the Manufacturing Engineer position
Integr8staff seeks a results-driven Manufacturing Engineer to join a leading aerospace and defense manufacturer of highly engineered elastomer products. In this high-impact role, you'll use Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and Poka-Yoke methods to streamline production, reduce costs and improve quality across the value stream. This is a strong opportunity for a hands-on process improvement engineer who wants stable, full-time day-shift work in a growing aerospace manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities of the Manufacturing Engineer position
Create and update work instructions, manufacturing routers and process documentation for all production departments
Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma and Poka-Yoke to optimize the value stream and lower manufacturing costs
Design tooling, fixtures and jigs to improve efficiency, quality and throughput
Advise Engineering, Production Planning and Cost Estimating on routers and tooling
Lead process improvement projects, meeting deadlines and communicating clearly with stakeholders
Write capital equipment justifications and keep current on state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment and technology
Train production employees and support the shop floor
Requirements of the Manufacturing Engineer position
Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
3–5 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience; aerospace, defense or rubber/elastomer manufacturing a plus
Proven experience analyzing and solving part and process issues (root cause analysis)
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles
Strong communication, presentation and project management skills
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
Self-motivated, works with minimal supervision and thrives in a fast-paced environment
Updated resume is required for consideration. Only Local candidates will be considered - Position does not offer relocation or visa sponsorship.
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