Manufacturing Engineer

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a contract opportunity in Palmdale, CA.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

• Secret security clearance. Ability to obtain SAP within 6 weeks of submission.
• Minimum 3 year experience with 3DX usage
• Minimum 10 year cumulatively working with structural assembly / fabrication tools for aerospace vehicles or similar
• Highly proficient in GD&T and blueprint reading

Familiar with Client processes and procedures

• Development/ protype/ first article, program support (new product introduction)
• Metallic part machining working knowledge

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs in a collaborative environment to develop and author manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, fabrication, and material handling.
• Leverages understanding of materials and processes to define operations procedures and build sequences to drive operational excellence.
• Evaluates performance of equipment and tools to verify their efficiency and investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure operational excellence.
• Provides input to product design regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
• Works within a model based engineering environment (3DX). Position requires periodic travel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

• Tool fabrication
• Authoring tool usage instructions or assembly work instructions
• Manufacturing engineering type production floor support
• Aircraft assembly

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Accredited HSD/GED

WORK HOURS

• Full-Time
• 4/10 work schedule
• 1st Shift

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.
• Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.
• Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.