Product Engineer / Process Engineer / Project Engineer / Manufacturing Engineer

Veridiam (www.veridiam.com) is a leading machining and custom metal fabrication specialty company with over 50 years of experience serving as a major manufacturer of precision engineered components. We are one of the country's most innovative and technologically advanced metal fabrication companies with a 50 year track record of stability, profitability and growth. We have 400 employees in our three facilities in the San Diego area: in El Cajon, Oceanside and Poway, and 80 at our manufacturing plant in San Jose, Costa Rica. The Veridiam famly of companies is poised to execute its carefully developed growth plan as we continue to offer a comprehensive array of high end manufacturing solutions to our customers.

We have an opportunity for a Product/Process/Project Manufacturing Engineer in our El Cajon plant where we manufacture precision engineered, build-to-print tubing and tubular components for medical, aerospace, automotive and nuclear applications. Our precision tubing capabilities are housed in our 170,000-sq. ft. manufacturing facility on seven acres in El Cajon, California (just outside of San Diego). This position is a great opportunity for an experienced product/manufacturing engineer to lead, plan and coordinate the manufacturing launch of new/revised products by determining materials, methods, processes, schedules, and procedures. This position works closely with production, sales, and quality departments on new products (80% of time) and re-engineered products (20% of time). This position reports directly to the Engineering Manager.

Primary Responsibilities

1. In response to customer quote requests from Sales, research,
design and develop manufacturing processes including materials, production flow, assembly methods, machining, and production equipment capabilities. Prepare an assessment and estimate of product costs.

2. For assigned products, manage product development planning,
including:

Developing manufacturing, implementation and process control plan

Identifying, documenting and ordering material, tooling and equipment necessary to support specific jobs and processes

Recommending new equipment or outsourcing when justified by quality and/or cost benefit

Documenting new process procedures, including process standards Performing FMEA as required

Coordinating with customer technical representative

3. Prepare manufacturing schedules, manufacturing instructions and
procedures, status reports, requests for nonconforming product acceptance, revisions to drawings, specifications and contracts.

4. Develop qualified vendors for procured items. Determine technical
requirements and initiate purchase orders for raw materials, manufactured sub-components and services.

5. Review and evaluate in process and final cost reports on assigned
projects. Advise departments, as necessary, for cost control.
Develop methods to meet cost targets prior to hand-off to production. Using tools and systems, track and update actual costs against estimate.

Work with production supervisors, product engineers and quality engineers to systematically ensure product quality through process control methods.

7. Serve as a resource, provide expert technical assistance, and
deliver on-the-job training to production employees and production supervisors, to ensure all work is performed per specifications in an expeditious, complete, cost effective and safe manner.

Utilize an understanding of current and potential process capabilities and process control limits. Implement statistical process control (SPC) where appropriate. Provide on-the-job SPC training to production employees. Be actively involved in lean manufacturing, process improvement goal setting, and process control activities based on cost, quality and delivery needs.

Please send in your resume along with a cover letter that includes your salary history and/or salary requirement. The company will offer relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
Skills/ RequirementsBS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field of engineering.

Five (5) or more years of relevant engineering experience, preferably in the metal fabrication industry. Experience specifically related to machining, heat treating, cleaning, forming, drawing, deburring, grinding, rolling and/or welding metals is a plus.

Working knowledge of manufacturing techniques and process development.

Experience analyzing process capability and developing and implementing product development plans and process improvement plans.

Knowledge of Statistical Process Control, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Lean tools. Experience implementing lean principles in manufacturing and transactional processes, and ensuring quality systems and standards in all processes and activities.

Knowledge of purchasing, supplier qualification, and vendor/supplier management.

Strong interpersonal, facilitation, verbal, written, and listening communication skills.

Strong project management and task management skills that include the ability to plan, prioritize, organize, gather facts, prepare schedules, document procedures and processes, and exercise sound judgment in decision making.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and interfaces with employees at all levels of the organization, customers, and vendors.

Must be resourceful and able to work effectively, both independently and as a member of a team.

Ability to operate a computer workstation and related software (MS Word, Excel). Experience with MS Project, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, MRP and SPC software is a plus but not required.

Ability to train and instruct others. Ability to provide and accept feedback, input and constructive criticism.


Job Information and How to Apply:

Veridiam will offer you a challenging position in a successful and profitable company with opportunities to utilize your skills and be involved in all aspects of the product development cycle. We provide above-market starting salaries, a generous bonus plan, and an excellent benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, 401(k) savings plan with company match and tuition reimbursement. Send resume directly to Donna Schmidt, Talent Acquisition Manager, at dschmidt@veridiam.com .

Important NotesAll offers of employment are contingent upon the candidate’s successful completion of a drug screen and background check (security clearance is not required).