Job Description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Newark, CA

Department: Manufacturing Engineering

Reports to: Director, Manufacturing Engineering Operations

Job Overview

The 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 Responsibilities

Process 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.

Salary Range: $90,000K - $110,000K/ Annum

You should be proficient in:

• PCB Assembly (Printed Circuit Board Assembly)
• Electrical / Electronic Systems
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• SMT Machine