Manufacturing Engineer

5 days ago

Carson, United States Ducommun Full time

Manufacturing Engineer

Determines optimal manufacturing methods and processes for producing products. Responsible for defining work processes, documenting work instructions,
designing manufacturing tooling, conducting time studies for reducing waste and
excess, line balancing, and driving continuous improvement. Understands productivity improvement methodologies including Lean Manufacturing
and champions change.

Who are we?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Our Facility in Carson, CA is our Engineered Products Group location, which houses our Human Machine Interface, Motion Control Device, Radiofrequency Departments.

Job Summary
  • Designs, develops and implements manufacturing processes and systems.
  • Leads continuous improvement projects utilizing lean and six sigma tools.
  • Designs, test and validate simple tooling and fixtures for use on the production floor.
  • Trains production personnel on the proper use and execution of tools, processes, and procedures.
  • Creates and updates routing information (cycle times, notes, etc.).
  • Supports NPI teams with labor estimates, development of manufacturing processes and development of procedures for new products.
  • Leads and supports RCCA efforts for nonconformances.
  • Creates ECOs, facilitates the creation of DMRs and supports line leads on technical issues that originate from production.
  • Evaluates manufacturing processes and workflows to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Communicates with vendors, and suppliers on technical issues as required.
  • Other tasks as assigned.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

  • Working knowledge of acrylic
    machining, painting processes, and assembly tooling.
  • Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret blue prints,
    manufacturing plans, specifications and purchase
    orders, professional journals, technical procedures, or
    governmental regulations.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond
    to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers.
  • Ability to define
    problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to
    interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or
    diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
  • Ability to
    contribute/participate on cross-functional, problem solving teams.

Required Experience and Education

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering or Related
    Engineering field
  • 5 years minimum experience in a production environment, preferably with electromechanical, aerospace, or industrial applications
  • Understanding of 6-Sigma and Lean Manufacturing concepts
  • Experience using CAD/CAM software (SolidWorks and AutoCAD)
  • Proficiency in MS Office suite
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • U.S.
    Person status, defined per EAR Part 772 and ITAR 120.15 as:
  • any
    individual who is granted U.S. citizenship; or
  • any
    individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence ("Green
    Card" holder); or
  • any
    individual who is granted status as a "protected person" under
    8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Equal Opportunity Employer
Veterans/Disabled


23301 S. Wilmington Ave
Carson, California, 90745
United States

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