Manufacturing Engineer

Saicon Consultants Inc

Canoga Park, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile PLM / Oracle PLM (Product Lifecycle Management), Analysis Skills, Business Solutions, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, Change Management, Component Assembly, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Hardware Administration, Hardware Configuration Management, Hardware Design and Simulation Software, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Lean Manufacturing, Machine Tool, Machining, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Assembly, Manufacturing Bill of Materials (mBOM), Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Materials Planning, Mechanical Assembly, Microsoft Office, Operations Processes, PTC Creo, Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Process Management, Project/Program Management, Research Skills, Risk, Risk Analysis, Strategic Planning, Tool and Die Manufacturing, Welding, Willing to Travel, Windchill PLM Software
LOCATION
Canoga Park, CA
POSTED
1 day ago
Job Description:
This position will be responsible for mechanical component manufacture assembly and integration into rocket engine and power systems products. Responsibilities include designing and planning of layout component fabrication, assembly and material handling, planning of sequence of operations, and specification procedures. The manufacturing engineer work consists of making moderate to substantial improvement or enhancements to systems and processes to improve performance of job area. Opportunities for problem solving and innovation are complex and may require comprehensive information gathering, analysis and investigation to understand the problem. Problems typically involve consideration of multiple issues, job areas or specialties. Problems are generally solved through creative solutions, drawing from prior experience and in-depth analysis of issues
35% - Managing Projects: The candidate will manage processes in accordance with the Lean methodology which will include process certification, process improvement methods (e.g. Kaizen, 3P, VSM, etc.) and other lean tools. They will also prepare, develop, and defend to management key strategic manufacturing plans, risk assessments and proposals that target customer and business goals. Differentiate between suppliers based on their technical process (Repeatability, Reliability) and business (Reliability, Rates, CSP, ISO compliant) capability. Develop rework dispositions and work instructions for a wide variety of components, assemblies, and materials.
20% - Developing and Implementing Manufacturing and Assembly Processes Improvements. Determining tooling requirements to safely support and maintain dimensional requirements, determine machine loading, setups, and hardware handling instructions. 20% - Welding Support: The candidate will develop and implement the process of welding of complex configurations on a wide range of material types. They will also determine tooling requirements for the welding process, and support and maintain dimensional requirements.
15% - Change Management: The candidate will utilize engineering and business software (Creo CAD, Windchill PLM, Oracle MRP & MES, MS Office applications, and/or other CAD/virtual manufacturing tools/software) to monitor hardware design configuration updates, specification updates, and procedure updates, then incorporate the necessary changes to manufacturing support items (MBOMs, work instructions, CNC programs, special tooling, etc.) to maintain alignment between engineering and manufacturing configurations and compliance with all command media. Support design change reviews.
10% - Tight Tolerance Machining Support: The candidate will determine complex design geometric dimensioning and tolerancing for various machining and measuring methods that meet specifications, tooling and equipment requirements.
A small amount of travel may be required depending on actual assignment.

Skills: Required:
  • Perform risk assessments to ensure risks to personnel and environment are eliminated and risk to hardware and facility are accurately assessed and communicated to management.
Desired:
  • Requires strong knowledge of job area. Typically viewed as having a specialty within discipline, 2 Years of weld experience and 2 years machining experience.
Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

About the Company

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Saicon Consultants Inc