Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer The individual is responsible for supporting assigned manufacturing processes and suppliers. Support the transition of new product from design engineering to manufacturing including; mistake-proofing key process characteristics, verify machine/equipment capability and validates effectiveness of dies, tooling, and fixtures. Develop process improvements, provides improvement suggestions to design engineers on jigs, fixtures, dies, and related tooling, troubleshoot machine/product related issues and implement lean manufacturing and/or six sigma principles. Conduct root cause analysis and drive long-term corrective actions. Who are we? Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed. Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications. Our Facility in Parsons, Ks manufactures precision parts for passenger and military aircraft. Travelers around the world count on our employees for their commitment to quality. Job Summary Develop standardized work instructions, implement 5S, balance lines, create process flow and linkage, participate in Kaizen Events and remove non-value added activities from the manufacturing process. Develop standard operating procedures for both fabrication and assembly processes. Improve tooling/fixtures for fabrication and assembly to remove non-value added activity, to reduce set up times, to improve quality and to reduce scrap. “Hands On” participation on the shop floor for problem solving and developing both corrective actions and proper methodologies to solve problems. Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area. Other duties as assigned.