Senior Thread Roll Engineer
Share
Job Location:
Torrance, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior Thread Roll Manufacturing Engineer to serve as the companys primary technical authority for threadâforming processes across our aerospace fastener product lines. This role is ideal for a seasoned engineer with deep handsâon experience in Reed threadârolling machines cylindrical dies flat dies and filletâroll operations.
You will lead the modernization optimization and troubleshooting of all threadârolling operations ensuring worldâclass capability repeatability and throughput. As a senior technical resource you will mentor engineers and operators drive process innovation and support New Product Introduction (NPI) with advanced threadâforming expertise.
This is a highâimpact role that directly influences product quality mechanical performance and manufacturing efficiency for critical aerospace and defense hardware.
Key Responsibilities
1. ThreadâRolling Process Ownership
a. Serve as the subjectâmatter expert for all threadâforming processes including:
b. Reed twoâdie cylindrical threadârolling machines
c. Filletâroll operations for underâhead radii
d. Flatâdie thread rolling
e. Specialized rolling for highâstrength alloys (MP35N MP159 A286 Inconel)
f. Develop validate and optimize rolling parameters die geometries and setups to achieve maximum tool life and process capability.
2. Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement
a. Lead Six Sigma SPC and Lean initiatives specifically targeting threadâroll throughput scrap reduction and dieâlife improvement.
b. Implement advanced process controls including capability studies loadâmonitoring systems and inâprocess inspection strategies.
c. Introduce new technologies automation concepts and modern Reed machine upgrades.
3. NPI & Engineering Support
a. Partner with NPI engineering to define threadâforming strategies for new fastener designs.
b. Review customer drawings for manufacturability GD&T compliance and threadâform feasibility.
c. Create and maintain detailed MPIs setup sheets and tooling specifications for all threadârolling operations.
4. ShopâFloor Leadership
a. Provide highâlevel troubleshooting support for operators and supervisors.
b. Lead MRB investigations related to thread geometry surface finish filletâroll defects and mechanical property failures.
c. Train operators and junior engineers on best practices die handling and machine setup.
5. Tooling & Die Engineering
a. Design and specify threadârolling dies filletâroll dies and supporting tooling.
b. Collaborate with die vendors to refine die geometry coatings and heatâtreat specifications.
c. Manage dieâlife tracking failure analysis and continuous improvement cycles.
Required Qualifications
1. Bachelors degree in mechanical Manufacturing or Industrial lieu of a degree candidates with 15 years of aerospace fastener or precisionâmanufacturing experience will be considered provided they currently hold and can demonstrate an engineering level role by trade.
2. Minimum 7 years of handsâon experience in aerospace fastener threadârolling including Reed machines and filletâroll operations.
3. Strong understanding of:
a. GD&T and aerospace blueprint interpretation
b. Threadâform geometry (UNJ MJ UNR custom forms)
c. Mechanical properties and coldâworking effects
d. Precision metrology (optical comparators thread gages profilometers)
4. Experience with CNC machining forging and heatâtreat interactions with threadâforming.
5. Proficiency with SolidWorks or CATIA for modeling and tooling design.
6. Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (Syteline preferred).
7. Demonstrated success leading process improvement initiatives.
Preferred Experience
1. Expertise with highâstrength alloys such as MP35N MP159 Wasp Aloy Armet and Inconel.
2. Prior leadership of a threadâroll department engineering group or highâprecision forming cell.
3. Experience integrating automation or digital monitoring into legacy Reed machines.
4. Strong background in dieâfailure analysis and dieâlife extension strategies.
Compliance & Physical Requirements
1. Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident) per ITAR regulations.
2. Ability to work in both office and shopâfloor environments; occasional lifting of 1020 lbs.; ability to stand for extended periods.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
About Company
RBC Bearings provides our industrial, aerospace and defense customers with unique design solutions to complex problems and an unparalleled level of service, quality and support. RBC Bearings is a precision bearings manufacturer with solutions to complex design needs for industrial, ae ... View more
