Product Synergy Engineering

Sorenson Engineering, located in Yucaipa, California, has been a globally recognized leader in micro technology solutions for over six decades, serving the Aerospace/Defense, RF interconnect, Microwave Test, Fiber Optics, and Medical industries. We specialize in delivering value through innovation, leveraging expertise in precision screw machining, electroplating, value engineering, and contact assembly. We are AS9100D / ISO9001:2008 registered and certified with Nadcap accreditations for Heat Treatment (including Induction Annealing) of BeCu, and Chemical Processing, including our state-of-the-art Gold plating facility.

About the role

Sorenson Engineering is seeking an experienced precision tool grinder with expertise in cutting and sharpening tools, as well as troubleshooting skills. This role is responsible for creating and deploying tools to enhance and monitor product synergy in planning, engineering, production, and quality throughout the company.

• Level I: Assists teams in creating optimization and synergy recognition tools through collaboration with various engineering teams. Proactively seeks to understand manufacturing and engineering processes. Assists in data entry for optimization and synergy recognition tools. Documents software structures and process methods.
• Level II: In addition to Level I responsibilities, leads team members in creating and deploying various software tools and process improvements in support of team objectives. Broadly understands engineering and manufacturing processes throughout the company.
• Level III: In addition to Level I and Level II responsibilities, demonstrates strong competence in development tools used by the team and is capable of leading specific projects. Responsible for making key project decisions and solving complex engineering problems with a high level of knowledge. May include supervisory tasks to support the Technical Director as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Develops tools to digitize product and manufacturing data, leveraging product synergy.
• Collaborates with engineering and departmental leadership to identify process standards that can be codified for automation of routine decision-making.
• Deploys tools to collect and analyze data for the purpose of removing waste from processes and increasing the quality of process outputs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Provides daily engineering reports.
• Handles special assignments as requested by supervisor.

Requirements

• Knowledge of administrative procedures.
• Able to manage paper files and electronic records.
• Competence in Autodesk Inventor, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Python, and SQL.
• Basic to advanced understanding of Epicor Kinetic.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communicator and team collaborator.
• Able to communicate effectively in English.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering or an appropriate STEM discipline is required.
• 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to periodically walk and/or travel to other areas of the plant.
• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Must have good eyesight and hand dexterity.
• Able to identify and distinguish colors.

Work Environment

Within safety guidelines, there will be exposure to noise, moving mechanical parts, oils/solvents, fumes, and odors that may affect the eyes, ears, nose, throat, and/or skin.

The expected salary range for this California position is listed in accordance with California law. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.