Process Engineer

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Lynwood, CA, USA
In-Office
49K-70K Annually
Junior
Aerospace
The Role
Reviews customer specifications, establishes and optimizes manufacturing processes, oversees first article qualification, schedules new orders, creates work orders and technique cards, and performs gap analyses. Uses process-control tools to assess risk, coordinates cross-functional project teams, develops procedures and quality instructions, and manages project objectives, deadlines, tooling, throughput, and cost reduction initiatives.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Reviewing customer specifications for detailed requirements to set up new processes or establish gaps between current practices and specification requirements.
  • Manage process optimization in regards to tooling, throughput, cost analysis on new/existing packages, and cost reduction on paint.
  • Oversee first article qualification to ensure time optimization, pricing evaluation and proper engineering.
  • Responsible for scheduling all new customer orders/packages.
  • Coordinate with planning for the creation of accurate and detailed work orders for all new and existing orders along with the creation of new technique cards.
  • Perform regular gap analysis of customer specifications for new revisions being released for current established processes.
  • Perform project management to meet required goals and deadlines.
  • Use Statistical Process Control tools (e.g. Failure Mode & Effects Analysis, Pareto, etc.) to evaluate potential risk when setting up new processes or reviewing changes to current processes.
  • Coordinate and collaborate with other project team members to ensure continuous success in meeting required deadlines and product goals.
  • Establish objectives for each individual project assigned to ensure that the team members have a clear understanding of expectations.
  • Schedule required meetings, procure assets required, and communicate with required departments to ensure objectives are met.
  • Create and revise internal processing procedures and quality work instructions for performing quality control tests
  • Other duties as assigned

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)

  • Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
  • Change Management - Ability to encourage others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities.
  • Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
  • Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
  • Conceptual Thinking - Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.
  • Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
  • Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
  • Delegating Responsibility - Ability to allocate authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate people.
  • Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
  • Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
  • Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
  • Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
  • Self Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
  • Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
  • Innovative - Ability to look beyond the standard solutions.
  • Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
  • Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.

SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education: 

  • Mechanical OR Aerospace Engineering
  • 1 – 2 years of experience
  • Knowledge of CAD and blueprint reading

Other Physical Requirements

  • Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Depth)
  • Sense of Sound - able to hear average conversations
  • Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Must wear safety glasses

Compensation & Benefits:

    • Pay Range: $49,350 - $70,350
    • Benefits Include:
      • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
      • Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance
      • Supplemental Life Insurance
      • 401(k) with Employer Match
      • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program
      • Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in office setting but will be exposed to shop conditions on a regular basis

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Skills Required

  • Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering education
  • 1–2 years of experience
  • Knowledge of CAD
  • Blueprint reading knowledge
  • Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses
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The Company
HQ: The Woodlands, TX
251 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

From the smallest part to a large aerostructure assembly, Valence is your one-stop-shop in the supply chain for metal finishing. With 8 centers of excellence strategically located across North America, Valence serves the global supply chain with the most comprehensive set of, processing capabilities and approvals for high-value, mission-critical parts. We hold over 3,000 approvals, including Boeing, Airbus, Gulfstream, Spirit, Sikorsky and many more, we support all primes and programs. Our breadth of services include non-destructive testing, shot peening, all forms of chemical processing (anodize, chem-film, passivate and plate), paint, sub-assembly and custom solutions to fit your need. Valence services over 3,500 customers around the country and the world, and delivers 1.1+ million parts a month.

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