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Sonaca North America · 4 hours ago

Manufacturing Engineer - Forming

Vista, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$85K/yr - $92K/yr

4+ years exp

Sonaca North America is a leading provider of aerospace and defense solutions, dedicated to making air and space travel safe and sustainable. The Manufacturing Engineer will develop technical manufacturing solutions for new and existing programs, working closely with engineering, operations, quality, and project management.

Responsibilities

Develop technical manufacturing solutions to improve processes, tooling and equipment

Define manufacturing process for Sheet metal and Extrusion Aluminum parts

Develop and implement multi-step process of forming Fabrication including Heat treatment

Perform research to design and develop manufacturing processes utilizing Swing Arm (V-Press), End Pull (Longitudinal), and Side Pull (Transverse) stretch forming presses based on component geometry and material type

Conduct in-depth process monitoring (e.g., tonnage, elongation, strain mapping) to achieve optimal material properties and minimize defects

Review product specifications, drawings, and Bills of Material (BOMs) for optimal manufacturability and cost-effective fabrication using the appropriate forming press type

Lead new product introduction (NPI) activities, focusing on forming fabrication processes from prototype to full-rate production

Analyze and plan work force utilization, space requirements, workflow, and layout

Provide input to estimate project costs, tooling and return on investment (ROI)

Work with engineering, operations and project management concerning tool design

Consult with vendors to determine product specification sand arrange for purchase of industrial products

Perform product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement and efficiency

Work with management, engineering, estimating, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules and other considerations regarding production processes

Coordinate and direct process improvement teams

Assist with resolution of customer, technical and quality issues

Ability to coordinate teams to complete tasks

Ability to collect, analyze, interpret and present technical and business information

Ability to successfully work in a team-based environment

Willingness to work in a high stress and constantly changing environment

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Qualification

Manufacturing process developmentSheet metal fabricationStretch forming principles3D CAD systemsAerospace industry knowledgeControl systems knowledgeHydraulic systems knowledgeTeam coordinationProcess improvementTechnical communication

Required

4-year degree in Engineering

4 years minimum years related experience

Working knowledge of 3D CAD systems required

Ability to collect, analyze, interpret and present technical and business information

Ability to successfully work in a team-based environment

Willingness to work in a high stress and constantly changing environment

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred

Aerospace industry knowledge

CATIA v5

Experience in sheet metal fabrication

Assembly engineering experience

Knowledge of Control Systems

Knowledge of hydraulic systems

Deep knowledge of stretch forming principles, material behavior (elasticity, plasticity), and advanced compensation techniques for spring-back in high-strength aluminum alloys