Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Irvine, CA, US, 92614
Position Summary
The ideal Manufacturing Engineer candidate has direct experience with work transfers between sites, sharing best practices,and compliance to customer/industry requirements. Requires an understanding of SolidWorks, project management skills, understanding of manufacturing planning, and writing shop floor Routings. Must be a self-starter, proven team player who is able to work in a fast-paced, and flexible environment.
How You Will Do It:
- Evaluates and optimizes manufacturing processes by studying current and proposed methods; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.
- Develops manufacturing processes to meet product requirements while optimizing labor and material inputs.
- Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
- Investigate and effectively resolve critical production issues.
- Represent the operations department on multiple new product development projects.
- Interface with customer and supplier quality and engineering contacts during reviews, audits, and on-site visits
- Actively lead Material Review Board activities in accordance with AS9100 requirements.
- Participate on Root Cause / Corrective Action teams to address critical quality, design, and process issues.
- Compile and evaluate test data, prepare technical analysis, recommend manufacturing methods and processes required to meet design objectives on new or improved products/processes.
- Interface with suppliers and colleagues at other AMETEK sites to facilitate work transfers. Travel, including international, will sometimes be required.
What We Look For:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical or other Engineering discipline is required.
- Additional Training & Certifications in manufacturing related operations are a plus
- IUnderstanding of welding, machining, NDT & Assembly operations is a plus
- Minimum of 3 years working as a Manufacturing, Production, or Industrial Engineer in an AS9100 compliant manufacturing facility. Aerospace manufacturing experience preferred.
- Direct experience with the design and fabrication of fixtures and tooling using SolidWorks is a plus but not required
- Management of multiple simultaneous projects to successful completion in accordance with established schedules and milestones.
- Willing to watch/walk the process.
- Self-motivated, self-starter, strong work ethic, self-advocate and a high level of ownership.
- Able to function (often simultaneously) as an individual contributor, a team member, and a leader supporting various activities.
- Proven team player who has demonstrated capabilities in the following areas: interpersonal skills, well developed problem-solving skills; solid organizational skills; and the demonstrated ability to be self-directed and effectively relate to all levels of an organization.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Project management skills to lead a large project implementation.
- Experience in the qualification of parts.
- Experience with product transfers and make/buy analyses.
- Prior international travel experience.
What’s In It For You:
- Competitive compensation, holiday pay, and paid time off.
- Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, and dental insurance, plus a 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
- Additional benefits such as Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with AMETEK contributions, life insurance, disability insurance, and family medical leave.
- Tuition reimbursement program to support your continued education.
- Employee assistance program for personal and professional support.
- Exciting, fast-paced environment where you can make a meaningful impact.
- Opportunities for career advancement within our business unit and across all AMETEK business entities.
Nearest Major Market: Irvine California
Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles