Manufacturing & Test Engineer at ITT Inc. in Valencia, CA

ITT is an industrial manufacturer of critical, engineered components that serve fast-growing end markets in transportation, flow, energy, aerospace and defense. The company’s differentiation is sustained through a combination of several factors: execution, the quality of its leadership and our DNA as an engineering leader. We have a clear purpose as an organization: to provide our customers with cutting-edge solutions to help solve their most critical needs.

 The company generated 2023 revenues of $3.3 billion and is comprised of three distinct segments: 

• Motion Technologies ($1.5B revenue) is a global leader in brake pads, shock absorbers and sealing solutions for the automotive and rail markets
• Industrial Process ($1.1B revenue) is a global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps for the chemical, energy, mining and industrial markets
• Connect & Control Technologies ($0.7B) is a niche player in harsh environment connectors and control components in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets.

 ITT is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut with over 10,000 employees in more than 35 countries and sales in approximately 125 countries.

The Manufacturing & Test Engineer works in a hands-on environment supporting the operations team to provide technical support for production. You will be responsible for design and build new electro-mechanical test equipment for new products, and maintenance, repairs, obsolescence planning and continuous improvement on existing test equipment with a strategic approach to automation where applicable.

• Quickly develop a thorough understanding of the company’s products and all test requirements (primarily: rotary actuators, hydraulic valves, and pressure and temperature switches).
• Design, develop and build new automated electro-mechanical manufacturing and production test equipment for in-house use.
• Create electrical schematic/2D Electrical Drawings, mechanical drawings and part selection to aid in purchase of components and materials. 
• Collaboration with Supply Chain to find reliable vendors to assist, and write software to accomplish the design and development of automated test equipment.
• Modify existing test equipment hardware and/or software to accommodate new or changed requirements.
• Service, maintain and repair test equipment. Upgrade or replace old/obsolete systems.
• Write comprehensive statements-of-work and evaluate/select vendors to perform test equipment development and fabrication.
• Work on Electrical Panel/Controllers/Circuit boards of high pressure pneumatic and hydraulic systems (up to 10,000 PSI).
• Work on test equipment that operates at high temperatures (up to 600° F).
• Write and perform test system validation and calibration procedures to AS9100 requirements.
• Maintain test system documentation to AS9100 requirements.
• Manufacturing engineering capable to recommend, implement, and improve machining process flows and tools.
• Assisting machinists with program prove out.
• Be able to implement quick change over set up tools and process adequate process
• Establishing standard times for setup and run of each operation on assigned parts

• Participates in Engineering design reviews on new products and design changes for Design for Manufacture and Design to Cost. Reviews engineering drawings for manufacturing datum’s, key characteristics and tolerance stack up. Works closely with engineering to ensure the design concepts and specifications support the most efficient manufacturing methods and techniques.
• Ensure a safe environment at all times

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred)
• Mechanical design experience is required
• Hardware testing experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience collaborating and interacting with cross functional teams
• Ambitious problem solver
• Travel up to 5%
• Lift up to 40lbs

 

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).  All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR.  ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

 

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We aim to pay our ‘ITT’ers’ fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on ‘what’ they accomplish, but also on ‘how’ they reflect ITT’s values. ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.

Salary Range is $74,300.00 to $110,500.00, plus benefits and incentive plans.