Manufacturing Engineer III- Serial Production (Onsite)
$90,000–$120,000 year
On-siteHuntington Beach, California, United States
Job Summary
Provide direct manufacturing engineering support to serial production lines by identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving technical and manufacturing issues as they occur. Investigate production issues, determine root causes, develop practical solutions, and coordinate with Engineering when design changes are required. Review engineering drawings and technical documentation to support production activities, resolve manufacturing issues, and develop appropriate tooling and production solutions. Work as part of the cross-functional team assigned to the production line, partnering with Production, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other applicable functions to resolve issues and maintain production flow. Develop and improve manufacturing processes and assembly methods to enhance production efficiency, product quality, safety, cost, and overall operational performance. Apply Lean manufacturing methodologies, including Standardized Work, 5S, Visual Management, one-piece flow, pull systems, and Kanban, to improve production flow and reduce inventory and lead times. Support the setup and optimization of production lines for one-piece flow and operation to takt time. Perform and support time studies and labor-time tracking to evaluate production performance, validate labor requirements, and identify opportunities for process improvement. Design and develop shop aids, fixtures, tools, and other manufacturing solutions required to support serial production operations. Develop and maintain production floor, equipment, and line layouts using AutoCAD to support efficient workflow and manufacturing operations. Partner with the NPI team to transition new and revised products from development into serial production, ensuring manufacturing processes, tooling, equipment, and production requirements are appropriately established. Train and provide technical guidance to production operators on manufacturing processes, assembly methods, tooling, fixtures, and changes affecting the proper assembly of products. Maintain a safe, secure, and legal work environment, adhering to all Company policies and procedures. Protect the confidentiality of company information, intellectual property, and products.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing and production-line issues, develop practical solutions, and implement improvements with increasing levels of independence
- Working knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes, assembly methods, engineering drawings, and production requirements
- Proficiency with CATIA V5 for reviewing engineering drawings and supporting the design and development of shop aids, fixtures, and tooling
- Proficiency with AutoCAD for developing and maintaining production line, equipment, and manufacturing floor layouts
- Experience designing and developing shop aids, fixtures, tools, and other manufacturing solutions to support production operations
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing methodologies, including Standardized Work, 5S, Visual Management, one-piece flow, pull systems, and Kanban
- Understanding of production line setup and optimization, including one-piece flow and operation to takt time
- Experience performing or supporting time studies, labor-time tracking, and production efficiency analysis
- Working knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and manufacturing-related software
- Ability to communicate technical information effectively and provide guidance or training to production operators on manufacturing processes, tooling, and proper assembly methods
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced serial production environment
- Ability to collaborate effectively with Production, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional partners
- Must show proof of ability to work in the United States
- May be asked to work extended or irregular hours as required
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience supporting serial production within the aerospace or aircraft interiors industry
- Experience with RiteTime or similar labor-time tracking and production management software
- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or related continuous improvement certification
- Bilingual in Spanish or Vietnamese
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