Senior Aerospace SSP
Job Opportunity
Job Title:
Reports To:
Manufacturing Engineer
Manufacturing Engineer Manager
SUMMARY:
The Manufacturing Engineer (M.E.) will research, plan and prepare new manufacturing
programs including work instructions and tooling plans for assigned projects. The M.E.
will also originate and develop new manufacturing and tooling concepts; provide liaison
between Estimating, Tooling, and Fabrication Departments; prepare reports showing
results and endeavors in the development of new manufacturing and production
techniques. The M.E. will be responsible for the application of production methods and
fabrication techniques. The M.E. determines allocation of parts / material to production
departments (engineering drawings, process specifications sales orders, and change
notices) for the fabrication process and assembly of the finished part. The
Manufacturing Manager 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. Related work must be performed as required
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include the following and all other
duties as assigned. Individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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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
-Tooling requirements
-Work Instructions
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Creates and maintains “How to Planning”. Responsible for clear and concise
work instructions of detail parts, sub assemblies, and top assemblies.
Apply operation time standards as required.
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Ensure the manufacturability of detail parts, sub assemblies, top assemblies as
applicable to the project(s). Project/ proposal management.
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May be assigned as liaison and provide technical assistance between Senior
Aerospace SSP manufacturing and customer cognizant engineering.
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Assist in the initial manufacturing cycle of all new detail parts, sub-assemblies
and assemblies.
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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.
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Follow-up on the progress of the project through the manufacturing process.
Apply time standards after process validation.
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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.
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Perform, document and validate component, assembly, and/or system processes
such as machining, forming, stamping, heat treating, and chemical processing of
the following materials:
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D)
E)
Titanium
Inconel
Aluminum
Stainless Steel
01 and D2 tooling steel
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Ensure that all engineering changes are implemented. Coordinate the design of
tooling as it applies to the process.
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Develop sound manufacturing processes based upon Senior Aerospace SSP’s
capabilities. Check production drawing(s) for technical content.
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Make recommendations and offer credible solutions to product, tooling and
processes.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform
each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of
the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Requirements:
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B.S. degree in Manufacturing Engineering (or another Engineering
discipline) with a minimum of 3 years experience in an aerospace
environment required.
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Must possess knowledge of sheet metal and aerospace materials.
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Solid Works Design and NC Programming
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Must possess knowledge of sheet metal related processes (welding,
forming, NDT, etc) and geometric tolerance.
Further Desired Requirements:
 AS400 and MAPICs Enterprise software
 Creation of work instructions
 Develop, document, and maintain knowledge database
Language Skills: Must have excellent communication and inter-personal skills; must
have the ability to read, comprehend, present, and write (in English) correspondence,
work orders, policies, procedures, etc.; must have the ability to prepare presentations
and speak / present material to large groups of employees.
Other Skills and Abilities: Must have the ability to interact with employees of all levels
and cultural backgrounds; must have the ability to handle many customers with a variety
of requests; & must be able to effectively multi-task and quickly change from one task to
the next and back. Must be a detail orientated, self-administrator able to work quickly
and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
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 of the United States and properly licensed
foreign persons.
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Contact Information:
Interested applicants should mail or email their resume to:
Senior Aerospace SSP
Attn: Chi Burton, Recruiter
2980 N. San Fernando Blvd.
Burbank CA 91504
Email:
cburton@seniorssp.com
* Senior Aerospace SSP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V encouraged to apply. Employment
contingent upon successful completion of background investigation and physical and drug screen.
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