Manufacturing Engineer

Full-Time | Orange County| $100,000 to $130,000

A well-established manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support engineering, R&D, and production operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is highly hands-on and focuses on process improvement, automation, equipment design, and production support.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing engineering projects supporting R&D line trials and production

• Design, build, and improve automation and semi-automation equipment with strong focus on operator safety

• Support mechanical and electrical systems including PLCs, sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics, motors, and vision systems

• Design and improve tooling, fixtures, work cells, and production layouts

• Conduct machine qualification, testing, and documentation for production release

• Drive cost reduction, quality improvement, and process optimization initiatives

• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for manufacturing issues

• Provide DFMA guidance for high-volume manufacturing, assembly, and packaging

• Support production teams with equipment setup and troubleshooting on complex parts

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, Sales, and Production Control

• Recommend and justify new equipment purchases

• Support Lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement efforts

• Assist with safety, environmental compliance, and preventive maintenance programs

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering (manufacturing focus preferred)

• Minimum 7 years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience (required)

• Strong experience designing manufacturing equipment (mechanical & electrical)

• Solid working knowledge of PLCs, controls, sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics, and vision systems

• Experience with automation and semi-automation in a manufacturing environment

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and tolerances

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, DFMA, SPC, FMEA, and DOE

• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)

• Strong technical documentation and report-writing skills

• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills

• Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in plastic or rubber manufacturing environments

• Knowledge of extrusion or co-extrusion processes

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

• Familiarity with KPIs, KPPs, and KPCs

• Experience managing project timelines (Microsoft Project preferred)

• Light travel may be required (5–10%)

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