SR. MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

Job Title: Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Company: Custom Control Sensors, LLC

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Employee Type: Full Time – Exempt

Industry: Manufacturing

Job Type: Assembly Manufacturing Engineering

Education: Bachelor of Science Degree or equivalent, in mechanical or manufacturing engineering

Experience: A related technical field with eight to ten years of related experience. Lean / Six Sigma certification desired. Must be computer proficient

Date Effective: 10/21/2024 Date Modified: 10/21/2024

Company Overview

Custom Control Sensors, LLC (CCS) is a global leader in the design, development, manufacturing and supply of pressure, temperature and liquid flow switches and sensors for the Aerospace, Defense and Industrial markets. Since 1957, CCS has been providing high reliability electro-mechanical devices that utilize the "DUAL-SNAP" action disc spring principle pioneered by Custom Control Sensors.

CCS’ Airborne Division provides standard and custom switches, sensors and transducers to the aerospace, defense, commercial aviation and government markets. CCS also supplies original PMA parts for various Boeing, Airbus and business aviation aircraft.

CCS’ Industrial Division provides pressure and temperature switches, sensors and transmitters for process control of global oil & gas, petro-chemical, power generation, steel manufacturing, tire manufacturing, automotive, medical and various other industrial equipment.

CCS is an ISO 9001and AS 9100 certified company.

Industrial Product certifications include UL, CSA, ATEX, GOST, CCC and IECEx.

CCS is a growth-orientated company focused on building an energetic and vibrant work environment. We work to foster the interaction and collaboration between all associates at CCS, the connection with our customers and the opportunity for creativity. CCS is an established company with global resources offering individual opportunities to affect positive change. One person can make a great impact on our company’s success.

Job Description: Under general supervision, the employee is responsible for the design and development of assembly manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures and providing rework instructions/ process improvements on travelers in order to meet daily production schedules while enhancing productivity and product quality. Employee develops and implements optimal, cost effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with customer product specifications, quality standards and designs, implement manufacturing processes for new or revised products in support of engineering, as well as towards continuous improvement.

This is a hands-on role with a growth potential of taking up overall responsibility and leadership of Manufacturing Engineering. The ability to learn to build switches and troubleshoot issues, then work on improvements will be the basis for success in this role. Previous experience in automation is a big plus. Hands-on experience with tool and die design/ manufacturing using wire EDMs mills, grinders and lathes will be a plus.

Working experience in lean manufacturing with a proven track record of cost savings is important.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and support manufacturing processes for new products, product changes, enhancement, and related tooling and fixtures which are consistent with zero defect level as well as low product cost in coordination with Engineering, Quality Assurance and R & D functions; must be proficient with Solidworks or a similar high-end CAD software, and good working knowledge of GD&T as per ASME Y14.5
• Maintain accurate documentation of processes, manufacturing procedures, material records, design concepts, tool/fixture drawings and shop orders in coordination with Engineering, Quality Assurance and R & D functions;
• Provide troubleshooting and technical assistance to production departments; prior experience in Assembly, Machine Shop and Fabrication driving improvements are a requirement
• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities, while introducing some level of automation
• Assist engineering product development staff to ensure that products under development possess optimal manufacturability and resolve manufacturing issues; drive production readiness of new products while continuously improving existing products and processes
• May determine methods and procedures on new assignments and provide technical guidance to other personnel (technicians and operators) including training on new and revised processes
• Responsible for creating Assembly and Manufacturing Travelers and Standard Work Instructions;
• Complete accurate and timely preventive maintenance on equipment and tooling;
• Responsible for advising status of work and reporting any difficulties with those concerned;
• Train employees on methods, tooling, and procedures for product assembly or fabrication;
• Support company goals, objectives, policies, procedures, good manufacturing practices, and regulations;
• Keep quality up to acceptable standards with little to no discrepant work;
• Perform task equal to or exceeding established standards;
• Conduct himself/herself in a business-like and civil manner
• Ability to react to changes productively and perform other essential tasks as assigned;
• Maintaining a working knowledge of AS9100 / ISO policies, procedures, and directives.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned

Skills and Requirements:

• Applicant must be ITAR compliant
• Superior knowledge of all manufacturing engineering design functions
• Good working knowledge of lean manufacturing methodologies, Six Sigma tools, RCCA, PFMEA, DFM, and Kaizen events
• Ability to work on complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors
• Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
• Effective time management skills
• Attention to detail
• Continuous improvement focus
• Availability, flexibility, and maturity to represent the Company
• Manual dexterity to safely and proficiently operate all company office equipment such as copiers, fax machines, calculators and personal computers
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods in front of a computer as necessary
• Ability to read, write, and follow written and verbal instruction in English
• Ability to work well with only a modest amount of repeated instructions
• Ability to be team oriented and possesses flexibility and adaptability
• Ability to speak Spanish will be a plus

Physical Requirements:

The physical demand described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk or hear, flex/extend fingers with opposition of thumb; palmar grasp. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, bend, and reach with hands and arms and to move within all areas of the facilities and parking lots. The employee is occasionally required to bend, turn push, pull and kneel. A computer is used to access, input and retrieve data. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust and focus.

EEO M/F/D/V

Custom Control Sensors, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants for employment shall receive fair and equal treatment regardless of their race (including hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, creed, sex/gender, marital or registered domestic partnership status, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), medical condition including genetic information or characteristics (including those of family members), sexual orientation, veteran or military status, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation. The policy not to discriminate includes, but is not limited to, advertising for positions, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, rates of pay, discipline and termination.