Manufacturing Engineer

Overview

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Internal Job Title: Sr Associate, Manufacturing Engineer

Job Location: Torrance, CA

Salary: $80,000-$100,000 DoE

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, medical/dental/vision, 6% match on 401K, competitive PTO, 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)

Stellant Systems, a premier manufacturer of critical power amplification products where our technologies and products are unparalleled in the industry. We specialize in the manufacture of microwave devices for ground-based, airborne and satellite communications, industrial and medical equipment, and radar; we are the only U.S. supplier of space-qualified Traveling Wave Tube and Traveling Wave Tube Amplifiers.  We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions. Together, we form an invincible company. 

As an employer of choice, our goal is to deliver an exceptional employee experience - we recruit diverse, high-performing talent to help our customers exceed their mission needs, which drives our employees to achieve their full potential.

Fundamental to our culture is our focus on core values, inclusivity in the work environment, and a unified dedication to continuous innovation and improvement. In order to serve our vast customer base ranging from the defense industry leaders, to the U.S. and allied militaries, and medical communities, we need the world’s most dedicated and talented people. If these types of projects excite you, we’d love for you to join our team and help us detect, protect, and connect.

Responsibilities

We currently have an opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer at our Torrance, California location to support manufacturing of our traveling wave tube products.  In this position, you will become familiar with the specialized assembly processes associated with this challenging product and provide manufacturing oversight to these operations. You will also support tooling processing across the product lines.

• Creating and updating assembly instructions, process instructions and in-process-record forms
• Generating and updating router instructions for assembly and rework operations
• Maintaining records of manufacturing yield or problem trends, and working with other engineers and manufacturing personnel to correct these items
• Helping train and certify operators to perform various manufacturing tasks
• Preparing for and participating in manufacturing readiness reviews
• Managing manufacturing tooling and equipment to ensure that it is calibrated, properly maintained, etc.
• Working with other engineers to define requirements for new or upgraded tooling and equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or technical discipline (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent).
• 2 years of engineering experience supporting mechanical manufacturing processes. 
• Ability to read prints, implement and track statistical process control charts, and write clear and complete assembly instructions is required
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word, as well as database software, is desired
• Effective verbal and written communications skills are required, with the ability to train hourly production personnel in a clean-room environment and provide primary on-the- floor production support
• Experience with welding, brazing and vacuum processes is highly desirable

Stellant Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (e.g. Green Card holder), or a protected individual as defined by the International Traffic in Arm Regulations (ITAR).

Salary : $80,000 - $100,000