Senior Manufacturing Engineer -Aerospace, CI, Lean Manufacturing

Santa Ana, CA

Full-time $110,000.00 - $140,000.00

Posted 04/23/2025

We have a role open for a Manufacturing Engineer ( Industrial Engineer/Continuous Improvement Engineer) for our industrial/manufacturing facility in Orange County, Ideally a strong, Continuous Improvement specialist with a background working with products and project for the Aerospace and DOD/Defense related applications and product manufacturing.

In this role you will perform as a Hands-On Engineering specialist, and as a project Lead, identifying and implementing manufacturing process improvements in our key lines, all while ensuring product quality, and optimizing production efficiency throughout.

Some of the DAY TO DAY tasks include

Leading process improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing efficiency and reduce waste via the design, refining and implementation of efficient manufacturing work-cells.
Identify opportunities for preventing waste and inefficiency during production
Research and test design ideas to determine feasibility, utilizing lean manufacturing, kaizen, Six Sigma, and root-cause analysis to formulate and support innovation, corrective actions, and improvements
Design and develop robust manufacturing concepts to simplify and improve processes and ensure best practices
Conduct quality improvement projects to ensure adherence to ISO 9001 standards.
Utilize Lean Manufacturing principles and Continuous Improvement strategies to streamline operations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and optimize work cells for maximum productivity.
Oversee the preparation and submission of PPAP documentation and ensure compliance with customer requirements.
Utilize Statistical Process Control (SPC) to monitor and control the manufacturing processes effectively.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineering staff and operators.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering or process engineering roles.
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
STRONG/Priority consideration will be given to those with experience working with industry standards like IPC 610, IPC 620, and J-STD 001.
Those with previous experience/expertise in the fabrication and installation of wire harnesses and LRUs are highly sought for this role.
Experience with aerospace manufacturing processes and compliance with DoD and Navy requirements.
Familiarity with wire harness and cable harness manufacturing processes is a HUGE PLUS/Advantage.
Proficiency in ERP and MRP systems.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Please get in touch if this sounds like a possible fit and I would be happy to discuss the details of the role, and your search goals. You can reach me at russ.holland@cybercoders.com

Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) retirement savings plan.
Paid time off and holidays.
Exciting and challenging work in a dynamic industry with opportunities for growth and advancement.

For this position you must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor for this position.

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Employees will receive paid leave to the extent required by state or local law. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 04/23/2025 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

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