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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.
This role will provide engineering support for ongoing and new operations by performing the following duties.
- Provide support to migrate Syteline to QAD System ERP systems.
- Set up and change bill of materials and/or manufacturing methods.
- Determine production output and cost of various manufacturing operations.
- Complete engineer change requests (ECR).
- Collaborate with various functional areas within engineering, manufacturing, and quality.
- Determine most efficient and cost-effective manufacturing methods.
- Perform quoting/costing of new or existing product.
- Understand various manufacturing processes to produce Aerospace fasteners.
- Recommend and implement improvements and/or modifications in manufacturing sequences of operations.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing theories, methodologies, standards, and tools.
- Provide engineering and/or technical support to other manufacturing sites as required.
- Participate in cost reduction continuous improvement projects
- Provide manufacturing support, including weekend and second shift coverage at month end. Working hours may exceed a 40-hour week as required.
- Support and participate in internal audits, and other audits such as AS9100.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing.
- Experience with Microsoft Office products.
- Experience working with ERP systems, preferably Syteline and/or QAD
- Experience in CAD software, preferably in Solidworks.
- Knowledgeable in blueprint reading and GD&T
- Knowledge of material science and stress/strain analysis desirable
- Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prefer the bachelor’s degree is in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
- 5- 7 years of experience in Aerospace Manufacturing.
The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package available day one of hire, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. Howmet Aerospace curates a strong working environment through opportunities for career progression, community engagement activities, and flexible schedules contingent upon role and location. The salary range for this position is $92,000 to $113,000.
