Manufacturing Engineer
CHATSWORTH PRODUCTS INC · Santa Susana, CA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $90k–$100k
- Travel
- 25%
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at CHATSWORTH PRODUCTS INC (industrial) in Santa Susana, CA. BS in Manufacturing Engineering, or other applicable field, or equivalent.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree required · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, Value stream mapping, Tooling, EHS / safety
- Base pay
- $90k–$100k
- Day to day
- about 25% travel
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How this role compares
Against 277 other live manufacturing postings in California.
- Base pay
- About 28% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (4+ vs 5+)
Typical $109k–$153k, from 100 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 59%
- New product launch 54%
- Root cause 45%
- Automation 35%
- CATIA / NX 34%
- Machining 33%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Black Belt, Value stream mapping, EHS / safety, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
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Full description from CHATSWORTH PRODUCTS INCAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Essential functions
Maximizes efficiency, quality, and productivity of existing production lines and processes utilizing value stream mapping techniques and robust engineering principles.
Works with Product Designers to ensure new offerings are designed for manufacturability.
Leads equipment and facility-related projects, including planning, analysis, proposal, execution, and communication.
Develops sequences of operation and work instructions.
Participates in company SMART goal initiatives.
Trains production associates as processes are modified and improved.
Completes ECO/ECN functions as they pertain to changes in the production of products.
Plans and implements the production of new products and processes, as well as modification or expansion to existing ones, into the manufacturing operation to ensure quality products are produced efficiently and safely.
Estimates production costs and develops manufacturing plans for new products or modifications to existing products and/or processes.
Develops and maintains production-related performance metrics.
Determines production capacities and manpower
requirements
for each department and product family.
Identifies production problems and develops corrections and improvements to shop efficiency.
Audits and corrects, as necessary, the production standards, methods, and parameters.
Works with the maintenance team to ensure processes are reliable and available when needed.
Compiles and evaluates design and test data, prepares technical specifications, and analyzes technical data to determine specifications.
Analyzes, develops, and recommends design approaches required to meet production
requirements
for new or improved products.
Conducts independent technical investigations related to ergonomic issues.
Reviews reported safety concerns and identifies solutions. Verifies all processes and procedures are in accordance with OSHA regulations.
requirements
preferred.
High aptitude for problem solving and troubleshooting.
Experience managing facility-related activities.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and ERP systems.
Requirements
Must be willing to travel domestically 25-50%.
Lift up to 25 lbs.
Pay Range $90,000 - $98,000/yr
At Chatsworth Products, you will enjoy the unique benefits of becoming an Employee Owner. These include having an equal share and stake in the company’s success and revenue, whether through annual profit sharing, vested ownership shares, and a long list of standard benefits that remind our Employee Owners they’re valued, respected, and trusted to help guide the company’s future.
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Utilizes engineering, lean manufacturing, and variation minimization techniques to develop and implement processes and tooling for the fabrication of parts, finishing and assembly, components, subassemblies, and final products. Leads manufacturing continuous improvement initiatives. Verifies that resulting methods meet current ergonomic laws and guidelines. Develops work instructions, procedures and illustrations. Estimates manufacturing costs, determines production standards and makes recommendations for tooling and processing requirements. Actively involved in the purchase of capital equipment. Works with employees responsible for maintenance, ensures best-practice preventive maintenance is implemented, and ensures processes are available when needed.
Technical Competencies
BS in Manufacturing Engineering, or other applicable field, or equivalent.
Minimum of five (5) years of applicable and diversified experience in a manufacturing facility, preferably in a metal fabrication environment.
In depth training and experience/implementation of lean manufacturing initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.
Experience with Six Sigma, preferably trained at a green or black belt level.
Thorough knowledge of OSHA safety