Keltia is a technical support services company providing Engineering Design, CAD Training along with Specialized Technical Recruiting services to mainly the aerospace and other industries in WA State, around the US, Canada and Europe. We have been in business for nearly 20 years in the US & around 8 years in Europe.
We have an immediate opening for a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer with our client who are specialists in Motion Control within the Aerospace Industry in Los Angeles region.
Industry:
Wide open given experience in motors.
Primary will be Aerospace and Defense
Primary need is Motors Experience
BLDC, Brushed, Armatures, Stators, Rotors, Mfg Processes and special processes
Can supplement solid EE experience.
EE Experience, PLC Controls A&B or Keyence, Labview etc...
Controls side desirable
This portion of it will support ATP testing
Tooling Design Experience
Solid works, NX, Caita, Inventor
Mfg Engr Experience
Fluids and Controls a nice to have, but not required for motors, but is for the rest of the org.
Laser marking experience
Routing creation, managing in ERP
JDE experience nice to have, IFS future state
Quality Experience
Principal Activities
Ensures successful completion of the assigned tasks within the budgeted time and cost constraints.
Participates in defining manufacturing/engineering approaches, in planning and scheduling work.
Provides support in the design, fabrication, modification and evaluation of manufacturing operations.
Provides input to plans, process specifications and procedures, production aids and assembly fixtures, MRP support studies, factory cost work standards development, and the like.
Compiles and evaluates test and production data, prepares technical analysis, recommends manufacturing methods and processes required to meet design objectives on new or improved products and/or processes.
Provides production floor and assembly support in technical matters relating to assembly drawing interpretation, engineering change notices, rework, manufacturing difficulties and specifications.
Continually improve manufacturing methods/systems and process/ product improvements to optimize product performance and reduce manufacturing costs. Identify and evaluate opportunities for improvement and make specific recommendations for adoption. Perform cost analyses to reduce or optimize product costs.
Support new product development or existing product line extensions/modifications by ensuring new products or manufacturing processes are designed to facilitate ease of manufacturing and to produce quality, cost effective products with optimized yields.
Ensures that the quality policy and quality system is understood, implemented, and maintained at all levels of the organization.
Determine specific requirements of manufacturing operation in order to specify equipment, fixturing, and process parameters. Collaborate on design with suppliers to fulfill equipment and fixturing requirements.
Develop plans to evaluate process repeatability and stability through equipment qualification and process validation.
Applies six sigma methodologies as appropriate.
Performs other related duties as required.
Job Requirements
Experience in designing manufacturing aides and tooling.
CAD/Drafting experience (GD&T).
Working knowledge for mechanical and electrical assemblies.
Experience in technical writing (work instructions, processes, etc.).
Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Excellent communication skills.
Positive attitude and ability to collaborate with both Engineering and Production.
Software skills required to be successful in this role include: MS Office, CAD, LabVIEW, and/or statistics software.
Knowledgeable in lean manufacturing principles and six sigma methodology
Proficient in financial and statistical analysis
Preferred Qualifications
Pneumatic/Hydraulic Valve/ Actuator assembly and test experience
Knowledge of pumping/hydraulic systems
Knowledge of Electronics and PLC's
Previous experience with aviation or medical equipment qualification processes desirable.
Green Belt, Black Belt or Lean certification a plus
Experience in project management
Experience in leadership role
Education
Preferred BS in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Thermal) or equivalent.
Minimum 5 year's manufacturing engineering experience required.
If you wish to be submitted please send an updated resume in Word format with your pay requirements and availability for either direct or contract preferences and we will follow up with more details. Thank you