Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Newark, CA
Department: Manufacturing Engineering
Reports to: VP, Manufacturing Operations
Job OverviewThe Manufacturing Engineer develops, implements, and optimizes manufacturing processes to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality production. This role supports new product introductions, drives process improvements, and partners with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth product transitions from design to manufacturing.
Key ResponsibilitiesProcess Development & Improvement- Develop and implement manufacturing methods, workflows, and production controls in line with specifications and quality standards.
- Recommend and execute improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
- Design, develop, or source tools, fixtures, and equipment to support manufacturing needs.
New Product Introduction (NPI)- Lead the transition of products from design to manufacturing.
- Collaborate with product engineering and customers to ensure design-for-manufacturability (DFM).
- Train production teams and evaluate results for new/revised product launches.
Cost & Tooling Analysis- Estimate manufacturing costs, labor requirements, and tooling needs.
- Create manufacturing labor quotes and NRE estimates.
- Manage Engineering/Manufacturing Change Orders (ECO/MCO) and coordinate implementation with production.
Documentation & Reporting- Maintain accurate manufacturing documentation including BOMs, process instructions, and change orders.
- Track and report on process performance, quality, and efficiency metrics.
Cross-Functional Support & Training- Analyze processes to identify cost reduction and quality improvement opportunities.
- Participate in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action initiatives.
- Provide technical training and guidance to production supervisors, leads, and operators.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electronics Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 3-5 years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in electronics or mechanical production.
- Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, DFM, and process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ).
- Experience with PCB/PCBA manufacturing, mechanical fabrication, and quality inspection techniques.
- Proficiency in documentation control (BOMs, ECO/MCO, PCBA documentation).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
