Manufacturing Process Engineer IV

Position is located in Gardena, California. Must have a right to work
in the United States without company sponsorship. To apply for the
position, please go to our website at www.hitco.com.

Summary of Job Content: Support the Engineering Department's
objectives with regards to structures design requirements and
current manufacturing processes. Assist with new start up programs and
the implementation of new
programs to Manufacturing. Solve process related problems for numerous
aircraft structures
programs. Develop processes for existing and new products and
programs.
Dimensions: Staff (Service) - Number of employees providing service
to is up to 12 staff

Budget Expenditures - Up to $100,000

Complexity (knowledge / technological) - Expert

Complexity (product diversity) - Multiple product Line

Area of Responsibility - Multiple Major Programs, (Navy Mast and
Latecoere Doors, KHI Beams)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities includ Analyze customer's
Digital Product Definitions, drawings, specifications, and P.O.
requirements for implementation into the manufacturing process and
provide technical support for / lead engineering efforts with the
Manufacturing Department and the customer.

Develop and conduct research studies regarding process improvement and
cost reduction.

Determine test procedures, manpower requirements, equipment, tooling,
schedules and overall cost. Supervise work performed, summarize
results and prepare reports as required.

Give technical presentations to staff and customers as required.

Prepare fabrication strategy and instructions with detailed
illustration, which prescribe a logical sequence of action in clear
and concise language that can be used both by the Manufacturing
personnel for production and the customer for hardware acceptance.

Lead production personnel through new manufacturing processes and help
in evaluating progress.

Conduct critical design and performance reviews and final validation.

Prepare estimates and recommendations for bids and proposals.
Preferred Qualifications: Competencies: To perform the job
successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following
competencies:

Design - Understand drawing and Technical Specification requirements
and coordinate the implementation of requirements through to the
Manufacturing process.
Work is planned in terms of objectives requiring project planning and
judgment based on extensive and broad knowledge. This requires
creativity to resolve complex issues. The Engineer IV acts as a
technical authority and may have overall project responsibility.

Education and/or/Experience: Bachelor of Science in Engineering or
industrial science and 5-15 years of experience in advanced composite
technology or equivalent combination of education and experience
related to the aircraft / aerospace industry with 6 years of
mechanical engineering experience.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual
should have working knowledge of MS Office and engineering software
(e.g. CATIA V, CAD and MRP systems).
Minimum Qualifications: Competencies: To perform the job
successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following
competencies:

Design - Understand drawing and Technical Specification requirements
and coordinate the implementation of requirements through to the
Manufacturing process.
Work is planned in terms of objectives requiring project planning and
judgment based on extensive and broad knowledge. This requires
creativity to resolve complex issues. The Engineer IV acts as a
technical authority and may have overall project responsibility.

Education and/or/Experience: Bachelor of Science in Engineering or
industrial science and 5-15 years of experience in advanced composite
technology or equivalent combination of education and experience
related to the aircraft / aerospace industry with 6 years of
mechanical engineering experience.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual
should have working knowledge of MS Office and engineering software
(e.g. CATIA V, CAD and MRP systems).

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