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Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Mechanical Sub-Assemblies
| Company | VAST |
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| Location | Long Beach, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $120000 – $160000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Comparable STEM field
- Extensive manufacturing experience managing a product/product line across multiple workcenters and/or departments, OR extensive manufacturing experience managing multiple products/product lines within a single workcenter/department
- Experience collaborating with stakeholders to implement new manufacturing processes, products, or tools, OR experience collaborating with stakeholders to revise and improve existing manufacturing processes, products, or tools
- Experience collaborating with stakeholders to address manufacturing non-conformances and implement corrective actions
- Strong knowledge of GD&T and DFM, especially related to components and sub-assemblies
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with design teams to provide input on the manufacturability and assembly processes of secondary structures.
- Develop and optimize manufacturing processes and onboard equipment for manufacturing of secondary structures, considering factors such as efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
- Create and maintain detailed manufacturing plans, assembly procedures, and work instructions to ensure consistent and accurate production of structures systems.
- Identify and resolve manufacturing challenges by conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
- Work closely with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality secondary structures components, reviewing and approving supplier manufacturing processes.
- Participate in design reviews, providing valuable insights to improve the manufacturability and reliability of secondary structures components.
- Collaborate with quality assurance teams to establish and maintain rigorous quality control processes.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance manufacturing efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall product quality.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in manufacturing to drive innovation within the company.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with assembly tooling design for large mechanical structures, including planning and directing critical lift operations
- Experience with capacity planning and new work center bring-up
- Demonstrated project management experience
- Ability to work collaboratively and influence others outside of your organization
- Excellent communication skills
