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Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Contract Professionals, IncMorgan Hill, CA, United States
15 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

Location : Morgan Hill, CA (Onsite)

Salary : up to 120k

Employment Type : Full-Time | Direct Hire

bout the Company

Our client is a leading contract manufacturer specializing in custom cable assemblies, wire harnesses, box builds, and electromechanical integration services. Serving industries such as aerospace, electric vehicles, defense, and medical devices, they provide advanced engineering and production solutions with a focus on quality, scalability, and on-time delivery.

Position Overview

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for developing, improving, and optimizing manufacturing processes for cable and wire harness assemblies, box builds, and related products. This role requires hands-on involvement with production, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration between engineering, quality, and operations to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality manufacturing outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, document, and implement manufacturing processes and assembly instructions for cable and wire harness assemblies.
  • Design and optimize tooling, fixtures, and process flows to improve production efficiency and reduce waste.
  • Collaborate with Design Engineering and Production teams to ensure manufacturability and quality of new products.
  • Create and maintain work instructions, BOMs, and process documentation within ERP systems.
  • Support NPI (New Product Introduction) and process validation for new builds and customer programs.
  • Conduct time studies and process capability analyses to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for non-conformances or process deviations.
  • Evaluate and implement Lean Manufacturing principles, PFMEA, and 5S initiatives to enhance operational excellence.
  • Coordinate with suppliers and customers to address technical issues and ensure compliance with specifications.
  • Provide technical training and support to production staff to maintain process consistency and quality standards.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (or related field).
  • 3-7 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role, ideally within cable assembly, wire harness, or electronics manufacturing.
  • Strong understanding of assembly documentation, IPC standards (e.g., IPC / WHMA-A-620), and production control methods.
  • Proficient with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar CAD tools for fixture and process design.
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing, PFMEA, and process validation in a low-to-medium volume production environment.
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
  • ERP / MRP system experience (e.g., Epicor, SAP, or similar) preferred.
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001 and / or AS9100 quality management systems a plus.

    • Why Join

  • Be part of a growing and innovative manufacturing organization supporting high-demand industries.
  • Collaborate with industry-leading OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers across multiple sectors.
  • Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.
  • A culture that values teamwork, precision, and continuous improvement

    • US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT :

    This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.

    NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT :

    No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.

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