Jr. Manufacturing Engineer

Who is Senior plc?

Senior plc is an international, market-leading, engineering solutions provider with 26 operating businesses in 12 countries. Senior designs, manufactures and markets high-technology components and systems for the principal original equipment producers in the worldwide aerospace, defense, and land vehicle and power & energy markets. The Group is split into two divisions, Aerospace and Flexonics, servicing five key sectors.

Our global values underpin what we do, and how we do it ...

Safety - Integrity - Customer Focus - Respect & Trust - Accountability - Excellence

Who is Senior Aerospace SoCal?

We are a technology-driven, team-oriented company that takes pride in the relationships we build with our customers, suppliers and with each other. We offer exciting career opportunities in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment and reward employees who are motivated, innovative, and results-oriented. We are looking for dedicated individuals to join us in engineering solutions for our customers.

We are currently seeking a full-time, first shift, Jr. Manufacturing Engineer for our Jet Products facility in Kearny Mesa.

What Does the Job Involve?

The Jr. Manufacturing Engineer works to improve manufacturing systems through new tool designs and process updates. Works closely with Manufacturing Engineers to develop process improvements to increase productivity and reduce non-conformances. Conducts tool design and documentation. Coordinates with Manufacturing engineers, quality engineers and shop floor personnel to understand company operations.

What will my responsibilities include?

• Aids in design of manufacturing tools and machining fixtures.
• Conducts analysis of current manufacturing operations and processing of data.
• Participates in the review of improvement operations and interfaces with shop floor personnel to identify root causes.
• Aids in new product introduction activities through tool design and creation of manufacturing planning documentation.
• Acts as a liaison with the shop floor to gather data and aid with quality improvement opportunity (QIO) implementation.
• Partners with Manufacturing Engineers, CNC Programmers and management for guidance and discussion of current operation and future state goals.
• Communicates current status of projects and needs to various departments.
• Assists Manufacturing Engineers, quality, tooling and operations personnel in understanding issues affecting the company.
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives and Kaizen events as a team member.
• Provides support of continuous improvement activities and new product introduction.

What Key Skills and Experience Do I Need?

• Intermediate skills with a personal computer.
• Fluency in SolidWorks and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understanding of basic machining operations and machine types.
• Familiar with metal forming operations performed.
• Knowledge of welding.

What Qualifications Should I Have?

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited college preferred or equivalent experience.

Experience:

• Engineering related internship, preferred. Familiarity with machining, assembly, and quality processes.

Why Join Senior Aerospace SoCal?

Joining Senior means not only a rewarding career with a tight-knit and collaborative team, but you will also enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes a market-led base salary, and a comprehensive benefits package along with wellness benefits, employee recognition program, matching 401k plan, paid vacation, flexible hours, employee wellness activities, tuition reimbursement, and community involvement initiatives.

If offer of employment is made it will be contingent upon passing all of the following: Drug Test, Background Check, ITAR and U.S. Export Compliance Screening.

Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/veteran

Access to our facility (and, therefore, employment) is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. refugees, asylees or temporary residents under amnesty provisions [as defined in 8 USC 1324b(a)(3)] and properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for trade compliance control purposes. Additionally, potential employee's names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive technical data.