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Sr. Manufacturing Engineer in Los Angeles California United States

Last updated on May 21 2012

External Job
Title Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
AutoReqId 49174BR
Business Function Manufacturing
Division Hydraulics Systems Division
Job Description Eaton Aerospace located in Los Angeles, CA (near Glendale metro) has an opening for a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer. Primary responsibilities include the processes, tooling, and equipment to support the production of the fluid controls and actuation product line. The position requires the ability to provide technical support and implement Lean Manufacturing principles in a production environment. Candidate should have the ability to address technical issues through a problem solving framework with a focus on root cause, containment, and long term solutions.

The essential functions include the following:
A. Implement Lean Manufacturing principles and utilize Six Sigma methodologies to develop and maintain robust manufacturing processes in order to increase productivity, reduce variation, and eliminate waste.
B. Utilize technical skills to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to product non-conformance and performance test failures for hydraulic, pneumatic, and electro-mechanical products.
C. Perform root cause and correction action for manufacturing issues by utilizing problem solving tools such as 8D analysis and PFMEA’s.
D. Identify, analyze, and implement cost reduction and productivity improvement projects in a production environment.
E. Ability to work on a cross-functional team to execute projects and ensure internal and external customer satisfaction.
F. Serve as a technical focal point to operators, team leaders, and other engineers.
G. Develop process plans, fixtures, and tooling in support of Continuous Improvement Processes.
H. Research, recommend, and execute capital equipment projects.
I. Ensure processes meet Environmental, Safety, and Health (MESH) & regulatory requirements
Basic Qualifications (Including Educational Requirements) Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution is required.
- Minimum five years experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
- This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All accepted applications must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR (U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee).
-At this time, relocation assistance is not available for this position. Only candidates in the immediate geographic area (50 mile radius) will be considered.

Position Criteria:
• Experience with assembly and test operations of hydraulic, pneumatic, or electro-mechanical products.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen or other Continuous Improvement Processes.
• Experience with MRP systems.
• Familiarity/experience with Six Sigma & Problem Solving methodologies
• Experience with working on cross-functional teams.
• Good technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with computer based methods and tools.

Preferred:
-Previous aerospace experience
Region North America - US/Puerto Rico
Country United States
State California
City Los Angeles
Employee category Regular
Experience
Level Minimum 5 Years
Travel Required Up to 10 percent
Relocation benefit provided? No

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