Altair Engineering

Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Manufacturing Engineer III - 2nd Shift

Job Summary:

Our client in Burbank, CA is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer III - 2nd Shift. This is a Direct Hire position.

The Manufacturing Engineer III (ME III) works mainly within the operations group supporting operations and production requirements. The ME III also supports Design and Project Engineering reviewing and collaborating to produce design data/research and perform production implementation activities. Based on design requirements defined through drawings and specifications, the ME III plans and prepares manufacturing documentation according to Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) practices, including Visual Work Instructions (VWI). The ME III determines equipment, tooling plans, and cellular manufacturing concepts for their assigned areas of responsibility. The ME III will originate and develop new manufacturing and tooling concepts providing data to Estimating for quoting customer requests. Prepares reports showing areas for improvements, will run improvement projects, shows results and initiate efforts in the development of new manufacturing and production techniques. Applies Lean methods and Six Sigma practices. Determines required resources within the production department. The ME III will work alongside the Quality Engineer, Supervisor and Scheduler on the production cell(s) management team.

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.

The ME III plans and carries out policies and procedures for manufacturing operations to optimize production techniques employed in the manufacturing departments. The ME III provides training and support to other Manufacturing Engineers when needed.

• Responsible for and 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 processes meet all customer and internal requirements.
• Initiate and drive product manufacturability
• Review and approve planning document releases
• Advanced Quality Planning (AQP)
• Directing and summarizing tooling requirements
• Creating Visual Work Instructions (VWI)
• Meeting cost targets
• Eliminating waste from the manufacturing processes
• Responsible for clear and concise work instructions of detail parts, sub assemblies, and top assemblies.
• Apply operation time standards as required, develop Work Combination Sheets (WCS).
• Ensure the manufacturability of detail parts, sub assemblies, top assemblies as applicable to projects/programs.
• Liaison and provide technical guidance between Senior Aerospace SSP manufacturing and customer cognizant engineering.
• Assigned to work with developing supplier processes and help correct supplier issues.
• Lead initial manufacturing cycle of all new detail parts, sub-assemblies and assemblies for assigned New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Clear understanding of 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 works with the assigned Contracts Administrator and the Operations Manager for schedule relief/change.
• Evaluate effectiveness of the manufacturing processes and implement improvements.
• Work to identify, implement and drive cost reduction ideas. May be assigned to or lead special cost reduction initiatives as part of a multi-discipline team.
• Primary technical support or leads a Production Support Team and/or partners with the other team members to address manufacturing issues.
• Performs Root Cause and Preventive Actions to eliminate root 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 documented and implemented.
• Coordinate and drive the design of tooling as it applies to the manufacturing/assembly 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 and relevant information to the quoting process.
• Follow all Senior policies and procedures.
• Coach and support other Manufacturing Engineers on their process improvement projects and RCCA initiatives.
• 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.

Qualifications

• S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or another Engineering discipline with 7+ years of engineering experience preferably in an Aerospace environment. M.S degree in Mechanical Engineering or another Engineering discipline with 6+ years of engineering experience in an Aerospace environment
• Must possess knowledge of sheet metal and aerospace materials.
• Must possess knowledge of sheet metal related processes (welding, forming, NDT, etc) and geometric tolerance.

How You Will Be Successful:

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly
• Seek Technology and Business “First”
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the area of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com

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Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.

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