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Sr Manufacturing Engineer Job
San Diego, CA

JOB ID: BDH20161412-37653

Orbital ATK is an aerospace, defense, and commercial products company with operations in 21 states, Puerto Rico, and internationally. Orbital ATK delivers affordable innovation in developing and manufacturing highly engineered products and solutions to our customers around the world.

Orbital ATK Aerospace Group is the world's top producer of solid rocket propulsion systems and a leading supplier of military and commercial aircraft structures. It also specializes in small and micro-satellites, satellite components and subsystems, and lightweight space deployables and solar arrays.

Job Summary

As a Manufacturing Engineer for COI Ceramics, Inc. (an Orbital ATK affiliate company) responsibilities will include both the planning and execution phases of hardware fabrication for a wide variety of military, commercial aerospace and industrial applications.

Description

* Develops tooling concepts and methodologies
* Using the established manufacturing process flow, defines sequences of events, develops text and graphics work instructions, manufacturing datasets, tooling requirements, and manufacturing bills of material.
* Communicates with engineering teams to influence and clarify design concepts.
* Coordinates change incorporation, optimizes processes, and addresses producibility issues and production and post-production problems.
* Maintains configuration control of the manufacturing build plan of composite details, sub-assemblies and major assemblies.
* Identifies and implements cost reduction opportunities such as improved material utilization, increased machine and layup process efficiency reduced cost of poor quality, etc.
* Investigates and troubleshoots production difficulties and takes corrective measures.
* Supports lessons learned documentation and specification revision/incorporation
* Supports ongoing R&D programs
* Participates in process improvement activities

Requirements

* Knowledge of processes and materials, including fabrication (layup or machining), assembly and tooling.
* Ability to determine the preferred process, assist in developing design concepts, and direct the manufacture of composites, (e.g., materials, bonded assembly, tooling and assembly integration, etc.).
* Must have a good understanding of technical principles, theories, and techniques of composite fabrication and methodologies

Additional Requirements:

* Knowledge and experience with ceramics or ceramic composites fabrication methodologies preferred
* Proven experience in the manufacture of composite products.
* Ability to identify opportunities to develop/improve existing processes, highly motivated for excellence
* Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and practices preferred
* Proven leadership ability from past experiences
* Experience and success in working within teams
* Proven ability to multi-task and self-starter able to work independently
* Strong interpersonal skills to drive actions necessary to accomplish assigned tasks
* Customer focus
* Strong organizational skills in managing time, projects and resources
* Technical attention to detail on past projects and assignments
* Experience in the use of design tools such as NX or IDEAS
* Proficient in Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education/Experience

* B.S. or M.S. Degree in Mechanical/Materials Engineering
* Prefer 4 Years' Experience in related industry

At Orbital ATK, our strategy is to deliver affordable innovation to our customers and grow our core areas while harnessing new technologies that will take our products - and your ideas - into the future. You'll be amazed at what you can do! Orbital ATK offers a fast-forward environment for analytical and creative thinkers. Our organization is built on a foundation of outstanding talent and is committed to growing the skills of our workforce. Orbital ATK employees experience challenges of national and international significance that can't be overstated. United in pride and shared goals, Orbital ATK employees come from diverse backgrounds and work together to deliver innovative solutions. Work with the best and unleash your potential. If you are a dynamic, successful, driven professional, Orbital ATK is the company that will further your experience and career growth. We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D

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