Manufacturing Engineering

We have an outstanding Contract position for aManufacturing Engineeringto join a leading Company located in theCanoga Park, CAsurrounding area.

Pay Rate: $60

US Citizenship is required.

Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

This position will be responsible for mechanical component manufacture, assembly, and integration into rocket engine and power systems products. Responsibilities include designing and planning layout component fabrication, assembly, and material handling , planning the sequence of operations , and specifying procedures. The scope of responsibility will be for several mechanical components or as a process engineer supporting new and developing processes that could be utilized on all programs, with the potential to acquire greater responsibility as performance and experience dictate.

Responsibilities :

• The manufacturing engineer's work is performed with general oversight.

• May manage large projects or processes that are both inside and outside of immediate job area.

• Typically responsible for providing guidance, coaching, and training to other employees.

• Typically responsible for managing complex projects at this level, involving delegation of work and review of work products.

• The manufacturing engineer communicates within and outside of own function or business area and has responsibility for communicating with parties external to the organization (e.g., customers, vendors, etc.) when necessary.

• Explains, interprets, and gains cooperation on policies, procedures, and practices.

• The manufacturing engineer's work consists of making moderate to substantial improvements or enhancements to systems and processes to improve the performance of the job area.

• Opportunities for problem solving and innovation are complex and may require comprehensive information gathering, analysis, and investigation to understand the problem.

• Problems typically involve consideration of multiple issues, job areas, or specialties.

• Problems are generally solved through creative solutions , drawing from prior experience and in-depth analysis of issues.

• The manufacturing engineer works to achieve operational targets with direct impact on the departmental results.

• Contributes to the development of goals for the department and planning efforts (budgets, operational plans, etc.).

• The candidate will utilize design and business software (ProE, CATIA, and/or other similar CAD/virtual manufacturing tools/software, MS Office applications such as Word, Excel) to develop, design, review, and fabricate hardware in support of the Operation and enabling support processes, and the Engineering customer.

• Developing and Implementing Manufacturing Fabrication and Assembly Processes and Systems.

• The candidate will develop and implement the process of precision turning operation and welding of complex configurations on a wide range of material types, which will include: Determining tooling requirements to safely facilitate optimum positioning of surfaces for machining, cleaning, packaging, and protection for the milling process; supporting and maintaining dimensional requirements; determining machine loading, setups, hardware handling instructions, and scheduling.

• Perform risk assessments to ensure risks to personnel and the environment are eliminated, and risks to hardware and facility are accurately assessed and communicated to management.

• Determine cleaning and etching processes for a wide variety of materials.

• Support design reviews - CDR, CoDR, PDR.

• The candidate will manage processes in accordance with the Lean methodology, which will include process certification , process improvement methods (e.g., Kaizen, 3P, VSM , etc ).

• They will also prepare Basis of Estimates (BOE), develop and defend to management key strategic manufacturing plans, risk assessments, and proposals that target customer and business goals; and differentiate between suppliers based on their technical process (Repeatability, Reliability) and business (Reliability, Rates, CSP, ISO compliant) capability.

• The candidate will determine complex design geometric dimensioning and tolerancing for various machining and measuring methods that meet specifications, tooling, and equipment requirements.

• The candidate will develop and implement the process of welding complex configurations on a wide range of material types.

• They will also determine tooling requirements for the welding process, and support and maintain dimensional requirements.

Basic Hiring Criteria :

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience; Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

• Requires strong knowledge of job area.

• Typically viewed as having a specialty within discipline.

• May have broad knowledge of project management.

• Excellent verbal and written communication, including public speaking.

• Organizational/Multi-tasking skills that enhance value stream flow and ensure product value streams are effective at meeting customer and company goals.

• Team building skills - develop relationships across value stream and enabling department resources to effectively manage product value stream .

• Candidate must be able to thrive in a team environment, work independently, and embrace continuous improvement.

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance