Manufacturing Engineer (Los Angeles)

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer will lead and support manufacturing process development, equipment / tooling design, and continuous improvement initiatives in a high-mix, mid-volume production environment. The role is hands-on and cross-functional, working closely with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering to optimise efficiency, quality, cost and safety.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, document and optimise manufacturing methods and workflows, from part release through production.

Support new product introductions by collaborating with design / engineering for Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).

Design or procure tooling, fixtures, jigs, and equipment; lead installation, validation and hand-over to production.

Analyse existing manufacturing processes : identify bottlenecks, propose improvements (layout, flow, equipment, staffing) and implement changes.

Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S) to drive cost reductions, cycle-time improvements and quality enhancements.

Troubleshoot production issues (equipment, process, tooling) and lead root-cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions.

Create and maintain process documentation : work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), routers, bill of process, PFMEA.

Work with Quality and Maintenance to ensure equipment reliability, preventive maintenance and process capability.

• Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or similar (or equivalent experience).

Typical experience : 3-7 years manufacturing engineering experience in metal fabrication, high-mix production, or similar environment.

Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) or other design software and tooling / fixture design.

Strong experience with process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) and comfortable leading change.

Desired Skills and Experience

The Manufacturing Engineer will lead and support manufacturing process development, equipment / tooling design, and continuous improvement initiatives in a high-mix, mid-volume production environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.