MANUFACTURING ENGINEER IV

The Marvin Group is a Strategic Partner for Global Alternate Mission Equipment and Sustainment

The Marvin Group, a leading defense contractor, plays a crucial role in the development and manufacturing of various systems for military aerospace and vehicles. Based in Southern California near the Los Angeles International Airport, The Marvin Group consists of Marvin Engineering (MEC), Marvin Test Solutions (MTS) and Marvin Land Systems (MLS). Marvin Engineering designs and produces military Alternate Mission Equipment. Marvin Test Solutions designs and manufactures armament Test Equipment. Marvin Land Systems specializes in the design and build of power and thermal management systems. For over 60 years we have maintained “ A Tradition of Excellence ”, serving as a trusted source for our unwavering commitment to supporting all branches of the Department of Defense and our global allies. Our collaboration extends across a diverse array of programs and platforms, including major military prime contractors such as Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon.

SCOPE

This position requires a strong background in Aerospace manufacturing with a major emphasis on mechanical and electro-mechanical components and assemblies. This position requires experience in manufacturing / machining of large complex metallic components, electromechanical components and some CNC experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This position entails breaking down customer engineering requirements per drawing to review manufacturability and to create manufacturing planning, bills of material (BOM), liaison with manufacturing personnel to improve processes, troubleshoot assembly and machining problems, and reduce the time to manufacture products with the implementation of time saving measures while ensuring the quality, integrity and certification properties of products manufactured is maintained or improved. Must be flexible and be able to work in a fast paced environment in groups or individually.

• Provide technical support in troubleshooting existing manufacturing processes and/or product lines to achieve customer quality standards and profit objectives
• Assist in optimizing manufacturing efficiency and quality standards through the implementation of improved processes, materials, methods and facilities
• Support Production to ensure products are built to specifications and engineering documents
• Provide feedback to improve product design for ease of manufacturing, optimization of cost, and time to manufacture product
• Prepare engineering changes as required to support manufacturing and quality of parts produced
• Identify and if necessary, design and deploy tooling to aid in production processes
• Ensure standardization and compliance to engineering, customer and company specification for processes employed in the production of interior products
• Perform engineering analyses and apply problem-solving methods to support new product development and sustaining production. Perform root cause and corrective action on parts and processes that are not in control
• Identify new equipment, tool designs, and processes to improve consistency, accuracy, and cycle times. Design tooling, fixtures and jigs to improve manufacturing
• Interface directly with assemblers, production supervisors, leads, and management on a routine basis.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing
• Plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing processes utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards
• Evaluates manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operator
• Coordinate with suppliers and external resources needed in developing and implementing new processes and improving existing processes

SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• 15 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience
• Ability to read and decipher blueprints, drawings, procedures, and GD&T
• Strong process management, process improvement, problem solving and cost reduction skills
• Knowledge of manufacturing techniques and use of machinery including Programming of NC machines
• Knowledge in design of jigs and tooling used for assembly of the final product
• Must have knowledge of materials and metals processing, including Heat Treat and Coatings for aerospace requirements
• Must be able to perform basic measurement and inspection processes
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience in creation of Manufacturing Planning for product realization
• Must have experience with MIL-STD documents, reading and interpretation of ASME Y14.5
• Must be able to write engineering reports that include analysis and results
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• CAD experience in CATIA or Pro-E a plus
• Knowledge of Microsoft products is essential
• Must be able to speak/read/write English
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. All applicants must be “U.S. persons” within the meaning of ITAR, as defined: a U.S. Citizen, a lawful permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.

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