Manufacturing Engineer

Senior Aerospace SSP - 2980 N San Fernando Blvd, Burbank, CA 91504

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SSP
Company
SSP
Vacancy title
Manufacturing Engineer
Ref
28603
Location
Senior Aerospace SSP - 2980 N San Fernando Blvd, Burbank, CA 91504
Advertised salary
Competitive
Employment type
Full-time
Working pattern
Monday to Friday
Closing date
31 December 2021
Description

Who is Senior plc?

Senior plc is an international, market-leading, engineering solutions provider with 30 operating businesses in 13 countries. Senior designs, manufactures and markets high-technology components and systems for the principal original equipment producers in the worldwide aerospace, defense, and land vehicle and power & energy markets. The Group is split into two divisions, Aerospace and Flexonics, servicing five key sectors.

Our global values underpin what we do, and how we do it …

Safety – Integrity – Customer Focus – Respect & Trust – Accountability – Excellence

Who is SSP?

Senior Aerospace SSP, specializes in designing, manufacturing, and qualifying complex ducting systems for aerospace applications. Since its humble roots in 1945, the campus has now expanded to include a 59,000 sq. ft high-volume production facility, in addition to its legacy 131,000 ft2 main buildings which combined, accommodate over 500 employees. Vertically integrated with its own foundry, fabrication shop, and ISO certified engineering lab, Senior Aerospace SSP acquired by Senior PLC in 1995 and has continued its expansion into new programs and technologies. 

Why join SSP?

Senior Aerospace SSP  is the leader of innovative design and manufacturing methods in the area of complex aerospace systems. Joining out team will provide you with a rewarding career with a tight-knit and collaborative team. You will also enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes a market-led base salary, comprehensive benefits package along with wellness benefits, matching 401K plan and paid time off. Apply today for an opportunity to join our team!

If offer of employment is made it will be contingent upon passing all of the following: Drug Test, Background Check, ITAR and U.S. Export Compliance Screening.

What does the job involve?

Summary: The Manufacturing Engineer (ME) is to work with Design Engineering in reviewing Design data and research.  Based on Design requirements communicated through drawings and specifications, the ME plans and prepares manufacturing documentation per Advanced Quality Planning (AQP) practices, including Visual Work Instructions (VWI).  The ME determines equipment, tooling plans and cellular manufacturing concepts for their assigned area of responsibility.  An ME will originate and develop new manufacturing and tooling concepts, provide data to Estimating for quoting customer requests, prepares reports showing areas for improvements, run improvement projects to show results and initiate endeavors in the development of new manufacturing and production techniques.  The ME will apply Lean methods and Six Sigma practices and determine required resources within the production department.  The ME works within production cell(s) as the engineering expert of the team (along with the Quality Engineer, Supervisor and Scheduler). The Manufacturing Engineering Director will define specific responsibilities for each Manufacturing Engineer in accordance with their area of expertise. These responsibilities shall be reviewed at least once annually preferably near/during the performance review period or as organizational changes occur. The Manufacturing Engineer plans and carries out policies and procedures for manufacturing operations to optimize production techniques employed in the manufacturing departments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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

  • Responsible for and will be the focal point for all technical aspects of assigned project(s) in the following categories:
    • Compliance with customer/product procurement specification
    • Validate that the manufacturing process meets all customer and internal requirements.
    • Product manufacturability
    • Concurrence on planning document releases
    • Advanced Quality Planning (AQP)
    • Tooling requirements
    • Visual Work Instructions (VWI)
    • Meeting cost targets
    • Eliminating waste from the process
  • Creates and maintains “How to Planning”. Responsible for clear and concise work instructions of detail parts, sub assemblies, and top assemblies.  Adheres to the AQP required documents.
  • Apply operation time standards as required, develop Work Combination Sheets (WCS).
  • Ensure the manufacturability of detail parts, sub assemblies, top assemblies as applicable to the project(s).
  • May be assigned as liaison and provide technical assistance between Senior Aerospace SSP manufacturing and customer cognizant engineering.
  • May be assigned to work with developing supplier processes and help correct supplier issues.
  • Assist in the initial manufacturing cycle of all new detail parts, sub-assemblies and assemblies. New Product Introduction (NPI).
  • Become familiar with the delivery schedule and adhere to that schedule. In case of conflict or if additional time is required to complete and validate the tooling and processes associated.  The Manufacturing Engineer shall work with the assigned Contracts Administrator and the Operations Manager for schedule relief/change.
  • Follow-up on the effectiveness of the manufacturing process.
  • Become familiar with the specific manufacturing process of the product and work to identify and implement cost reduction ideas. May be assigned to special cost reduction initiatives as part of a multi-discipline team.
  • Works on a Production Support Team and partners with the other team members to address manufacturing issues.
  • Performs Root Cause and Preventive Actions to eliminate causes for nonconforming products.
  • Perform, document and validate component, assembly, and/or system processes such as machining, forming, stamping, heat treating, and chemical processing of the following materials:
    • Titanium
    • Inconel
    • Aluminum
    • Stainless Steel
    • 01 and D2 tooling steel
  • Ensure that all engineering changes are implemented.
  • Coordinate the design of tooling as it applies to the process.
  • Develop sound manufacturing processes based upon Senior Aerospace SSP’s capabilities.
  • Check production drawing(s) for technical content.
  • Make recommendations and offer credible solutions to product, tooling and processes.
  • Provides data to the quoting process.
  • Perform related work as required.
  • Follow all Senior policies and procedures.
  • Other duties with the work as assigned.

In addition to the above, Engineers are to maintain an organized, clean and safe work area using safety standards and expectations while adhering to all quality practices. Senior is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

  • S. degree in Manufacturing Engineering (or another Engineering discipline).
  • 2+ years of engineering experience preferably in an aerospace environment.
  • Experience with fast-paced manufacturing environments is preferred.
  • Experience in Lean Manufacturing and Process Variation Reduction (Six Sigma) concepts and tool sets as they relate to materials management.

Required Skills:

  • Language: Must have excellent written and verbal skills.
  • Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, & percentages.
  • Other Abilities: Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work within a team. Knowledge of aircraft ECS ducting preferred. Knowledge of sheet metal and aerospace materials preferred. Knowledge of forming, welding, machining and heat treating preferred. Must possess basic knowledge of NDT and geometric tolerance. Must possess thorough knowledge of materials planning systems (MRP/ERP) requirements and order generation process logic.

ITAR Compliance:
• Access to our facility (and, therefore, employment) is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/ or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. refugees, asylees or temporary residents under amnesty provisions [as defined in 8 USC 1324b(a)(3)] and properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes. Additionally, potential employee’s names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive technical data.