Job Description

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer 2, in Goleta, CA. Job ID#209742

Pay Rate: $44 - $49/hr

Job Description:

Seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with Experience with manufacturing execution systems is required, but specific knowledge of Solumina is not mandatory.

- Assist with regression testing for a new manufacturing execution system (Solumina).

- Verify software updates before going live.

Scope of Work/Project:

• Regression Testing Assistance : Assist with regression testing to ensure the software and projects are functioning correctly and meet quality standards.
• System Verification : Verify that the software and systems are working as intended, addressing any issues that arise.
• New Hire Support : Help new hires gain access to the execution system, ensuring a smooth onboarding process.
• Manufacturing Engineering Support : Provide support for various manufacturing engineering team projects as needed, ensuring operational efficiency.

Top Skills/Technologies and Qualifications Required:

• Initiative & Focus : Ability to show initiative, stay on track, and manage tasks independently.
• Engineering Degree : A degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering is required.
• Process Development Experience : Solid experience in process development, with the ability to optimize and troubleshoot manufacturing processes.
• ERP Systems : Experience working with ERP systems, and understanding how they integrate with and support manufacturing operations.
• ERP/MES Expertise : Strong skills in working with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and/or Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), including problem-solving related to system issues causing production interruptions.
• Manufacturing Engineering Background : Thorough experience in mechanical/electrical manufacturing engineering, ideally within the aerospace industry. Candidates with backgrounds in food or chemical manufacturing may not be as relevant unless they have similar technical problem-solving experience.
• Project Leadership : Proven track record of completing significant manufacturing engineering projects, with experience leading teams to accomplish project tasks.
• Problem-Solving & Certification : Must have hands-on problem-solving experience. Green Belt or Black Belt certification in problem-solving methodologies (such as Six Sigma) is highly preferred.

Benefits offered vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of the benefits available try to talk with your recruiter.

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