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Manufacturing Engineer Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods, workflow, throughput, space utilization and product quality based on knowledge of product design, materials, parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, capabilities, assembly and quality assurance standards. Who are we? Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed. Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications. Our Facility in Appleton, WI manufactures state-of-the-art circuit boards for Aerospace and Defense as well as Industrial and Medical Industries. Standard Essential Functions Develop and improve manufacturing processes as required to meet production demand. Work with the NPD team to deliver new products on time. Includes: capacity and capability assessment, process selection and development, SOP development, cell design implementation, control plan development and capital project justification implementation. Lead continuous improvement activities to improve manufacturing operations. Lead Kaizen events as needed. Interface with colleagues, customers, vendors and others to understand requirements, assess feasibility of new/existing products, and improve production techniques. Analyze technology trends, plans and executes capital projects. Define Process and equipment capabilities. Clearly communicate data and feedback to other departments so decisions can be timely and optimized. Apply Lean Manufacturing techniques to develop flow through manufacturing processes. Champion the use of lean manufacturing principles, based on systems thinking and the application of statistical methods, throughout the assigned manufacturing cells. Develop Standard Operating Procedures. Determine root cause and corrective action of non-conforming product and disposition MRR in Baan. Complete all Corrective Action Records (CAR’s) assigned in a timely manner. Red line travelers and create rework planning. Make planning changes in Master Planning and work orders in BAAN. Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area. Performs other assignments as required.