{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"c16e7377b4e70115d5637726","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c16e7377b4e70115d5637726","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c16e7377b4e70115d5637726","title":"Manufacturing Project Engineer","description":"Manufacturing Project Engineer\nManufacturing Engineer is needed to support all aspects of manufacturing including design, development, and legacy programs.\nWho we are?\nFounded 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.\nToday 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.\nOur facility in Orange, CA is a leading global supplier of large stretch formed aircraft skins, hot forming of titanium, superplastic forming and complex fastened and welded assemblies.\nJob Summary & Essential Functions\nContribute program and engineering expertise for facility.\nAssist in establishing operational methods and work standards using various measurement techniques\nAnalyze existing operations and propose cost-justified improvements\nOptimize use of floor space, materials, personnel, and equipment\nAnalyze workstation designs for ergonomic compliance\nConduct studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, inventory control, and production record-keeping systems\nDevelop work simplification methods and job aids\nCollaborate with engineering, purchasing, and contract management to establish production layouts and procedures to meet customer requirements\nMay perform design on special projects as needed\nResponsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.\nPerform other assignments as required\n\nRequired Experience/Education/Training/Certifications\n\nBachelors degree in engineering is required\n2-4 years’ experience providing engineering support in electronics manufacturing preferred\nRequired Skills & Qualifications\nDemonstrated knowledge of basic manufacturing and assembly processes together with work measurement and work standards\nProficient in technical writing, good documentation skills; attention to detail is critical\nRequired: able to read and interpret engineering drawings\nPrior experience with an ISO-9000 AS-9000 environment is a plus\nDemonstrated analytical expertise including ability to plan, resolve problems effectively, and establish priorities\nUnderstanding of DOE, 6-Sigma, Lean Manufacturing desired\nWorking knowledge at an intermediate level of computer skills in e-mail, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Microsoft Project\nDemonstrated ability to communicate with customers and project company image to attract business\nNegotiation and conflict management skills together with demonstrated experience troubleshooting and problem-solving\nFlexible with high energy, able to handle multiple tasks smoothly\n\nPhysical Demands (reasonable accommodations may be made, if necessary):\n\nPhysical Abilities\n\nFrequency\n\nStand\n\nFrequently\n\nWalk\n\nOccasionally\n\nSit\n\nFrequently\n\nClimb\n\nOccasionally\n\nCrawl\n\nN/A\n\nSquat or kneel\n\nOccasionally\n\nLift/Carry 10 pounds or less\n\nFrequently\n\nLift/Carry 11 to 20 pounds\n\nFrequently\n\nLift/Carry 21 to 50 pounds\n\nOccasionally\n\nLift/Carry 51 to 100 pounds\n\nOccasionally\n\nLift/Carry over 100 pounds\n\nN/A\n\nPush/Pull 10 pounds or less\n\nOccasionally\n\nPush/Pull 11 to 20 pounds\n\nOccasionally\n\nPush/Pull 21 to 50 pounds\n\nOccasionally\n\nPush/Pull 51 to 100 pounds\n\nOccasionally\n\nBend\n\nOccasionally\n\nFine Manipulation\n\nFrequently\n\nReach Outward\n\nFrequently\n\nReach Above Shoulder\n\nOccasionally\n\nDrive\n\nN/A\n\nOver 100 Pounds\n\nN/A\n\nN/A (Not Applicable) - Activity is not applicable to this occupation\nOccasionally - Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (.25 - 2.5 hrs/day)\nFrequently - Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)\nContinuously - Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)\n\nITAR/EAR Compliance\nThis position requires access to export-controlled information and/or hardware, and candidates must be U.S. Persons that comply with all U.S. Export control laws and regulation. As such, U.S. citizenship, U.S. lawful permanent resident status, protected person status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or the ability to meet ITAR and EAR requirements is required.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled\n\n1505 Maiden Lane\nJoplin, MO, 64801\nUnited States","company":"Ducommun9","rawCompany":"ducommun9","city":"Joplin","state":"MO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-15T13:07:15.686Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"17-2112.00","title":"Industrial Engineers","slug":"industrial-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"336413","title":"Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"other-aircraft-parts-and-auxiliary-equipment-manufacturing"},{"code":"336411","title":"Aircraft Manufacturing","slug":"aircraft-manufacturing"},{"code":"334419","title":"Other Electronic Component Manufacturing","slug":"other-electronic-component-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Manufacturing Project Engineer","description":"Manufacturing Project Engineer\nManufacturing Engineer is needed to support all aspects of manufacturing including design, development, and legacy programs.\nWho we are?\nFounded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. 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