Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will evaluate current manufacturing processes and recommend changes to improve efficiency and quality. You will develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, research, design, and implement manufacturing methods and equipment that meet production cost targets and maintain quality. Additionally, you will recommend and select new equipment and tools, provide manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material cost estimates for ROI analysis, and improve production processes by editing machining orders, optimizing fixtures, and correcting CNC programming at the machine. You will also direct and oversee cost reduction and process improvement projects, evaluate, set up, and train the team on new equipment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate current manufacturing processes and recommend changes to improve efficiency and quality.
• Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements.
• Research, design, and implement manufacturing methods and equipment that meet production cost targets and maintain quality.
• Recommend and select new equipment and tools, providing manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material cost estimates for ROI analysis.
• Improve production processes by editing machining order, optimizing fixtures, and correcting CNC programming at the machine.
• Direct and oversee cost reduction and process improvement projects.
• Evaluate, set up, and train the team on new equipment.

Essential Skills

• 10 years of CNC machining experience.
• Deep understanding of 3-axis and 4-axis horizontal CNC milling.
• Ability to produce accurate and competitive quotes for aerospace products.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Flexibility and ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Experience with medium to highly complex components, including setup and operation of a diverse range of machine tools.
• Solid understanding of the types of tooling required for specific applications and generalized machine shop procedures.
• Complete understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Strong experience in interpreting part blueprints and customer/industry specifications.
• Expertise in quoting parts for sectors including 3-axis, 4-axis, materials, and outside processes.
• Strong analytical and math skills for interpreting and analyzing numerical data.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Lean manufacturing
• CNC machining
• CNC programming
• Milling
• Optimize programming and production cycles
• Machine setup
• Continuous improvement

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

Health Insurance
Dental and vision insurance
Paid time off
Competitive pay based on experience
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Santa Ana,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 15, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $90,000 - $140,000