Process development engineer Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Reviewing customer specifications for detailed requirements to set up new processes or establish gaps between current practices and specification requirements.
• Manage process optimization in regards to tooling, throughput, cost analysis on new/existing packages, and cost reduction on paint.
• Oversee first article qualification to ensure time optimization, pricing evaluation and proper engineering.
• Responsible for scheduling all new customer orders/packages.
• Coordinate with planning for the creation of accurate and detailed work orders for all new and existing orders along with the creation of new technique cards.
• Perform regular gap analysis of customer specifications for new revisions being released for current established processes.
• Perform project management to meet required goals and deadlines.
• Use Statistical Process Control tools (e.g. Failure Mode & Effects Analysis, Pareto, etc.) to evaluate potential risk when setting up new processes or reviewing changes to current processes.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other project team members to ensure continuous success in meeting required deadlines and product goals.
• Establish objectives for each individual project assigned to ensure that the team members have a clear understanding of expectations.
• Schedule required meetings, procure assets required, and communicate with required departments to ensure objectives are met.
• Create and revise internal processing procedures and quality work instructions for performing quality control tests
• Other duties as assigned

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Change Management - Ability to encourage others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Conceptual Thinking - Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.
• Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Delegating Responsibility - Ability to allocate authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate people.
• Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Self Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Innovative - Ability to look beyond the standard solutions.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.

SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education:

• Mechanical OR Aerospace Engineering
• 1 – 2 years of experience
• Knowledge of CAD and blueprint reading
• Requirements:
• Must be ITAR compliance "US Citizen"
• Will not sponsor

Other Physical Requirements

• Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Depth)
• Sense of Sound - able to hear average conversations
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Must wear safety glasses

Compensation & Benefits:

• Pay Range: $49,350 - $70,350 Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance 401(k) with Employer Match Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in office setting but will be exposed to shop conditions on a regular basis

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