To supervise and mentor a team of Machinists and Manufacturing Engineers to support defined initiatives and to develop partnerships with all functions of BSE Operations, with the primary function to improve overall manufacturing capabilities through DFM and Continuous Improvement projects. This position is needed to lead, and expand the capabilities of the Bal Seal Engineering (BSE) Machine Shop and manage Manufacturing priorities.  Candidates will schedule, set resource priorities, and manage personnel.  This is a typical Manufacturing Engineering role that requires a “hands-on” approach to actively support day to day production needs such as resolving production issues, reviewing Bills of Materials, Routers, costing, Engineering Change Orders and Engineering Orders.  To implement process improvement, as well as sustaining and development initiatives (including tools, jigs, fixtures and manual machines).   The incumbent will look for continuous improvement opportunities and support projects focused on the maintenance, upgrading, specification of, and installation of machines and equipment. 

Salary range for this position is $120k-130k per year. This range is based on the position being located in Foothill Ranch, CA.

Operating as an independent division of the Bloomfield, CT-based Kaman Corporation, Bal Seal Engineering is “a Kaman company.” This structure allows us to remain agile and entrepreneurial as we leverage our parent company’s scale, resources, and complementary capabilities. We’re proud to be part of Kaman, a company with a past so similar to our own, and a commitment to positively shaping the future.

For information regarding benefit offerings, please visit our site here: https://kaman.com/contact/careers/employee-benefits/

• Accountable for providing leadership and direction to the Manufacturing Engineering and Machine Shop teams
• Develop, manage, mentor and evaluate employee performance throughout the year
• Development of resource plans to support Key Objectives, Initiatives & production goals
• Communicate and interface regularly with key stakeholders and employees throughout the BSE organization
• Closely partner with Operations and Quality Assurance to improve overall process capability and quality of manufactured components and assemblies
• Provide a “bridge” between Production and Engineering functions
• Implement, monitor, develop and improve Manufacturing Engineering and Machine Shop KPIs
• Establish and manage inventory of spare parts for equipment in the Machine Shop
• Mentor lower-level engineers and serve as a resource to share knowledge with the engineering team and the rest of the company
• Review designs for manufacturability and cost (DFM/A)
• Responsible for design and/or sourcing, validation, and qualification of new manufacturing equipment
• Review and Interpretation of engineering drawings per ASME Y14.5
• Ability to drive to root cause, provide short and long-term corrective solutions
• Develop and support CI Initiatives
• Provide troubleshooting assistance and support for Engineering and Operations as necessary
• May be required to establish routings, BoMs, processes, layouts, tools, costs, and labor standards for manufacturing processes.  Development of supporting documentation including PFMEAs, drawings, work instructions, procedures, tools/jigs/fixtures, and processes to support new product introduction.  Documentation of legacy production equipment and "tribal knowledge" processes
• May be required to review, initiate and assess Engineering Change Orders, Engineering Orders, drawing and process deviations
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical degree
• Other technical qualifications and/or a demonstrated minimum 10 years' experience in a similar technical environment may be considered
• 6-Sigma Green or Black Belt certification desired

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience
• Minimum 3 years’ experience leading high performance teams
• Experience leading large cross-functional Continuous Improvement / Lean initiatives, developing and implementing Process Capability studies
• Experience interfacing with ERP/MRP and PLM/PDM Systems
• Experience with assembly or manufacturing shop floor
• Experience overseeing and approving DFMA reviews and approval of engineering drawings
• Experience with machining small and medium sized precision components made from a variety of polymers and metals preferred
• Experience with Laser welding processes and techniques a plus
• Experience with 3D modeling software Solidworks and/or Inventor preferred
• Experience working with suppliers to improve processes and/or understand and document industry standards 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working Knowledge of GD&T interpretation and implementation per ASME Y14.5
• Base knowledge in inspection tools and methods
• In depth knowledge of Manufacturing Methods and Processes
• Working knowledge of statistical process control, ability to understand and utilize statistical analysis software a plus
• Ability to effectively and safely utilize various hand and power tools
• Knowledge of machine elements (i.e. fasteners, bearings, gear and belt drive etc.)
• Must be able to work in a highly collaborative environment
• Must be hands on and interface with plant personnel and operators
• Ability to identify and solve problems with little direction or assistance
• Ability to utilize ERP/MRP and PLM/PDM systems
• Working knowledge of and ability to utilize CAD systems
• Proficiency in conflict resolution
• Base knowledge of metallurgy (i.e. material strength, hardness, machinability, heat treatment processes)
• Strong Project Management skills
• Strong computer and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Up to 5% travel required to BSE facilities and/or trade shows

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