Manufacturing Engineer II

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking Manufacturing Engineer in our Fullerton, CA location.

Summary

Using established procedures and working under immediate supervision performs a variety of engineering assignments in developing and implementing production/processing methods and controls to meet quality/safety standards in the most cost-efficient manner. This position reports directly to Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

• Conduct process control studies, under the supervision of the Manufacturing Engineering Manager or the Senior Manufacturing Engineer, to create optimal process parameters translating to standard and rework procedures for production/processing methods and controls to meet quality/safety standards in the most efficient manner.

• Conduct process capability studies on machines, gauges and human factors.

• Continuously search for methods and techniques to reduce effort required to set-up machines.

• Integrate resources in manufacturing environment, under the supervision of the Manufacturing Engineering Manager or the Senior Manufacturing Engineer.

• Investigate and resolve work-in-process problems.

• Recommend and implement improvement and/or modifications in sequence of operations, equipment utilization, and related matters.

• Monitor assigned operations to assure compliance with approved methods and quality/safety standards.

• Provide input for manufacturing tooling, fixture and machine design emphasis.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing theories, methodologies, standards, and tools.

• Ability to utilize Lean tools to generate meaningful, quantified improvement in: cost reduction, efficiency, reduced inventory, shortened cycle or lead times, improved quality and reliability, on-time delivery, or safety.

• Prepare cost estimate for customer quotes.

• Provide engineering and/or technical support to other manufacturing sites as required.

• Provide manufacturing support including weekend and second shift coverage at month end. Working hours may exceed a 40-hour week as required.

• Keeps work area clean, safe and in an orderly fashion on a daily basis.

• Performs other tasks of equal or lesser skill as required.

• Bachelor's degree in industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Engineering or Industrial Technology

• Five years of experience with CNC machining and/or metal forming processes

• Experience reviewing and updating industry specifications

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The employee is responsible to maintain fitness-for-duty while holding the above-described position and should be able to perform the essential tasks of the position in a safe, appropriate and effective manner. This refers to the physical, mental and emotional duties of the job.
• Reaching above and below, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and bending.
• The employee must occasionally lift / carry / move up to 25 pounds.
• Needs a high degree of concentration in a busy office environment.
• Need to be able to wear safety steel toe shoes and walk around at shop floor environment as needed.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Hearing protection is required while on the shop floor.