Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Company: TriMas Company LLC

Primary Location: 3423 S Garfield Avenue, Commerce, CA 90040 USA

Employment Type: Salaried | Full-Time

Function: Engineering

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Monogram Aerospace Fasteners, part of TriMasAerospace, is the leading designer, developer and manufacturer of permanentblind bolts and temporary fasteners used in commercial, business, and militaryaircraft construction and assembly. Monogram, as a recognized leader in blindbolt technology, remains committed to leading the industry in the manufacturingof innovative fasteners and solving unique problems for our customers.

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer tojoin our team in Commerce, CA. The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsiblefor planning, directing, and coordinating manufacturing processes in theindustrial plant.

JOBDESCRIPTION

EssentialFunctions

Essential Duties and Responsibilities includethe following. Other duties may be assigned.

Plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing processes in industrial plant by performing the following duties:

• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods.
• Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.

• Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.

• Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.

• Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.

COMPETENCIES
To perform the job successfully, anindividual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Required

• Capability of planning, determining, and maintaining the optimal manufacturing methods, processes, and testing of fastener components and assemblies
• Basic understanding of forming, machining, assembly, and testing processes, including tool understanding for the various processes in fastener production
• Basic understanding of continuous improvement techniques
• Working from engineering design documents, procedures exercising a complete knowledge of set up, run time, feeds and speeds of major machine tools, tooling materials, etc.
• Good project management skills
• Good trouble shooting and analytical techniques to create an effective plan to solve problems systematically
• Coordinates on project basis with other departments, such as design engineering, production control, purchasing, etc.
• Trouble shoots problems related to manufacturing methods and processes.
• Provides technical guidance and assistance to production management and others on manufacturability, reliability, etc.

• Advanced solid works design experience. Should be able to create and manage large design tables
• Ability to read and work from engineering design documents, prototypes, and sketches

• Basic understanding of engineering design, GD&T, and configuration management, following the guidelines of ASME Y14.5 and AS9100

Preferred

• Knowledge in FEA software (ABAQUS preferred)
• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
  Visionary Leadership - Displays passion and optimism; Inspires respect and trust; Mobilize others to fulfill the vision; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.

• Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.
• Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.
• Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
• Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self-available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback {internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services.; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
  Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educate others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse work force.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
  Planning/Organizing - Priorities and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.

• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS

An individual must be able to perform eachessential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representativeof the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree (BS) in Mechanical, Industrial, Design or Manufacturing Engineering or other Engineering discipline or equivalent from four-year college or university.
• 10+ years related work experience, preferably in the Aerospace Fastener Industry
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and verbal communication, including creating and delivering presentations and writing reports
• Advanced skills in critical software applications, such as Microsoft Office and Solidworks
• Expertise in data and problem analysis, creative problem solving and design thinking.
• Up-to-date knowledge and technical skills required to design and operate our core products and services.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

SupervisoryResponsibility
This position does not have supervisoryresponsibility.

Certificates,Licenses, Registrations N/A

OtherSkills and Abilities N/A

OtherQualifications N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Thephysical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfullyperform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and sit.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Thework environment characteristics described here are representative of those anemployee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in a manufacturingfacility. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment isusually moderate.