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
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).