Manufacturing & Design Engineer

JOB SUMMARY
Participate in all activities of the Engineering department. These include Design Engineering,
Product/Process Development, cost estimation, and cost reduction/cost of poor-quality improvement
projects. Position is also responsible for engineering support of manufacturing departments,
suppliers, and customers. Participates in lean events, documents processes and operating
procedures to standardize work, assists peers as they implement improvements, and monitors
sustainment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (But not limited to the following)
 Manage projects, NPI and other product launches through utilization of the DIAMOND process.
 Develop and implement new product design and product improvement efforts managing
product development process through various stages including prototype development and
certification, material / labor costing, and production methodology.
 Create, maintain, and improve standard work procedures and effectively communicate / train
to instructions.
 Interfaces with shop floor associates to discuss and resolve design and manufacturing issues.
 Responsible for the review process of customer purchase orders for new and legacy forgings /
dies.
 Support continuous improvement activities; apply Lean, Six Sigma, and sound RCCA tools.
 Design and simulate tooling and process to produce a finished forged part that meets
customer specifications
 Utilize design software and tools to provide valid information to technically support sales
 Design the preform shapes and operations required to produce the finish forged part
 Setup and run FEA simulations to validate that the tooling design will produce an acceptable
finish forging
 Perform other duties assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
 BS in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience; or similar discipline with 3+ years of
experience in a manufacturing environment; forging experience preferred.
 Proven ability to manage projects and multiple concurrent priorities
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills
 Must possess solid analytical skills in defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and
drawing valid conclusions
 Introductory experience with 3D CAD package, prefer CATIA V5
 Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis principles
 Metal flow simulation software a plus (DEFORM 2D/3D)
 Knowledge of drawing and dimensioning standards (ASME Y14.5-1994 and later)
 Experience with detailing and understanding tooling layouts and assemblies
Job Description: Manufacturing & Design Engineer

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical
procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and policies
and procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees,
managers, and outside service providers.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to apply basic to moderate mathematical concepts such as sums and averages. Ability to creates
graphs and charts.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and
fingers, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision ability required by
this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust
focus.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.