• Conduct complex technical studies and analyze operations to recommend equipment, tooling, and production methods.
• Author detailed work instructions and DRDI/DMT rework instructions to enable high-quality, defect-free manufacturing processes.
• Develop and maintain Manufacturing Bills of Materials (MBOM) in SAP, Solumina, or Corridor to support accurate part installation and workflow.
• Create make-or-buy proposals, participate in vendor negotiations, and recommend corrective actions for procurement-related challenges.
• Lead Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews and productibility studies to align engineering intent with production capability.
• Apply statistical methods to forecast future manufacturing needs and generate operational data reports.
• Prioritize workload based on production schedules and resource availability; provide timelines and estimates to leadership.
• Develop and present business cases for process improvement initiatives to gain executive buy-in.
• Serve as a project leader, coordinating implementation across multiple departments.
• Supervise, mentor, and train junior engineers, assigning work and reviewing output to ensure alignment with company standards.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to all aspects of process design and improvement.
• Support organizational goals for safety, sustainability, and ergonomics.
• Act as a key decision-maker and assume leadership responsibilities in the absence of the ME Group Head.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of manufacturing engineering, production planning, or related technical experience in a production or post-production environment.

• Proven experience in Lean Manufacturing methodologies (5S, JIT, SMED, KanBan, VSM, One Piece Flow).
• Working knowledge of Six Sigma or other data-driven decision-making methods.
• Solumina experience is required.
• Proficiency with SAP, Corridor, CATIA, CADAM, V5, SmarTeam and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, quality standards, tooling, and shop math.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage projects independently.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent experience is highly desirable.
• Manufacturing floor support, discrepancy rework planning, and engineering planning experience may be required.

• Access to world-class aerospace projects and technologies
• A dynamic, collaborative environment that values innovation and precision
• Opportunities to lead, grow, and advance your engineering career
• A company culture built on excellence, integrity, and continuous improvement

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• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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