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SOUTH BAY SOLUTIONS

<div>Job Description 
About Us: 
South Bay Solutions is a high-precision machine shop, making parts for semiconductor, medical devices, and advanced tech hardware. Our tolerances are measured in microns, our equipment is top-of-the-line, and our team is passionate about quality craftsmanship. 
Summary

The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of production in a high-mix, precision contract manufacturing environment. This role ensures that daily operations meet customer requirements for quality, cost, and delivery, while also driving continuous improvement and developing the shop floor team. The manager provides leadership to production supervisors, machinists, and operators, ensuring alignment between production output, customer demand, and company goals. 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Production Leadership
<ul>
<li>Manage daily production operations across multiple shifts to meet delivery schedules.</li>
<li>Monitor shop floor performance, address bottlenecks, and allocate resources effectively.</li>
<li>Ensure production teams follow standard work, safety procedures, and quality requirements.</li>
<li>Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to resolve issues impacting throughput.</li>
</ul>
People Management
<ul>
<li>Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors, leads, and operators.</li>
<li>Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.</li>
<li>Conduct regular performance reviews and implement skill development plans.</li>
</ul>
Production Planning &amp; Efficiency
<ul>
<li>Translate customer demand and MRP/ERP schedules into daily/weekly production plans.</li>
<li>Drive shop floor adherence to production plans while maintaining flexibility for high-mix orders.</li>
<li>Monitor KPIs such as machine utilization, throughput, and labor efficiency.</li>
<li>Implement strategies to minimize downtime, changeover, and non-value-added activities.</li>
</ul>
Continuous Improvement
<ul>
<li>Collaborate with Engineering and Programming to reduce setup times and improve process flow.</li>
<li>Identify opportunities for automation and capacity expansion.</li>
<li>Drive corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurring issues.</li>
</ul>
Customer &amp; Business Alignment
<ul>
<li>Ensure on-time delivery and quality performance to meet customer expectations.</li>
<li>Provide production updates and performance metrics to senior leadership.</li>
<li>Support customer audits and visits with a focus on operational excellence.</li>
<li>Partner with Program Managers, Engineering, and Quality on new product launches and production readiness.</li></ul> 


Qualifications

Education &amp; Experience
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience.</li>
<li>7&ndash;10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in contract manufacturing, aerospace, medical device, or precision machining.</li>
<li>Experience managing high-mix, low-to-medium volume production environments.</li>
</ul>
Technical &amp; Leadership Skills
<ul>
<li>Strong understanding of CNC machining, assembly, and production workflows.</li>
<li>Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and production planning.</li>
<li>Knowledge of lean manufacturing, OEE, and continuous improvement tools.</li>
<li>Excellent leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills.</li>
<li>Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment.</li></ul> 


Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
<ul>
<li>Safety performance (zero recordable incidents).</li>
<li>Quality (Scrap, Rework indices)</li>
<li>On-time delivery performance.</li>
<li>Production efficiency (Machine Utilization, throughput, planned vs actual, labor utilization).</li>
<li>Employee engagement, retention, and development.</li>
<li>Customer satisfaction and audit performance.</li></ul> 


Work schedule
<ul>
<li>Mon-Fri (Day shift)</li></ul> 


Benefits
<ul>
<li>Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision) paid 100% for employees</li>
<li>Life insurance policy</li>
<li>Safe Harbor 401(k) plan</li>
<li>401(k) match</li>
<li>Paid time off (vacation/sick/holidays/floating holiday)</li></ul></div>

Manufacturing Manager

<div>Job Description 
About Us: 
South Bay Solutions is a high-precision machine shop, making parts for semiconductor, medical devices, and advanced tech hardware. Our tolerances are measured in microns, our equipment is top-of-the-line, and our team is passionate about quality craftsmanship. 
Summary

The Engineering Manager leads CNC programming and manufacturing engineering in a high-mix, precision contract manufacturing environment. This role balances day-to-day production support with long-term strategic initiatives in process improvement, and customer satisfaction. The manager ensures programming and engineering deliverables are completed on time to support production, while also building scalable systems, standardization, and continuous improvement practices that enhance safety, efficiency, quality, and competitiveness. 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Production Support &amp; Daily Execution
<ul>
<li>Ensure CNC programs, tooling, and setup documentation are delivered to production on time.</li>
<li>Provide hands-on troubleshooting and technical support for machinists, operators, and supervisors.</li>
<li>Standardize programming practices, feeds/speeds, and setup strategies to reduce downtime.</li>
<li>Oversee fixture design, tooling strategies, and engineering change requests to support high-mix jobs.</li>
</ul>
Leadership &amp; Team Development
<ul>
<li>Lead, mentor, and develop a team of CNC programmers and manufacturing engineers.</li>
<li>Balance priorities between urgent shop-floor support and strategic engineering projects.</li>
<li>Promote collaboration across Production, Quality, and Planning teams to align on company goals.</li>
<li>Build a culture of accountability, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.</li>
</ul>
Process Development &amp; Standardization
<ul>
<li>Implement and maintain standardized programming libraries, setup sheets, and fixture documentation.</li>
<li>Validate and optimize new CNC programs through simulation and on-machine prove-outs.</li>
<li>Drive reduction in setup time, cycle time, and scrap by applying lean and best practices.</li>
<li>Support New Product Introduction (NPI) with manufacturability reviews and process development.</li>
</ul>
Business &amp; Customer Engagement
<ul>
<li>Collaborate with Sales and Estimating to provide technical input for quotations and lead times.</li>
<li>Represent engineering in customer audits, technical meetings, and program reviews.</li>
<li>Provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) feedback to customers to reduce cost and lead time.</li>
<li>Report key metrics and project status to leadership and stakeholders.</li></ul> 


Qualifications

Education &amp; Experience
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience).</li>
<li>7&ndash;10+ years of CNC programming and manufacturing engineering experience.</li>
<li>3&ndash;5+ years of leadership experience in a contract manufacturing, job shop, or precision machining environment.</li>
</ul>
Technical Skills
<ul>
<li>Expertise in CAD/CAM software (Mastercam, Solidworks, or equivalent).</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of CNC machining (lathe, multi-axis), tooling, and GD&amp;T.</li>
<li>Familiarity with automation, robotics, and digital manufacturing tools.</li>
<li>Experience with ERP/MRP systems and document control.</li>
</ul>
Leadership &amp; Soft Skills
<ul>
<li>Hands-on leader with a balance of production support and strategic vision.</li>
<li>Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills under time pressure.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills across shop floor, leadership, and customers.</li>
<li>Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, high-mix environment.</li>
</ul>
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
<ul>
<li>% of engineering deliverables completed before production start.</li>
<li>Reduction in cycle time, setup time, scrap, and machine downtime.</li>
<li>Successful launch of new products with minimal issues.</li>
<li>Employee development, retention, and team performance.</li>
<li>Customer satisfaction scores and audit results.</li></ul> 


Work schedule
<ul>
<li>Mon-Fri (Day shift)</li></ul> 


Benefits
<ul>
<li>Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision) paid 100% for employees</li>
<li>Life insurance policy</li>
<li>Safe Harbor 401(k) plan</li>
<li>401(k) match</li>
<li>Paid time off (vacation/sick/holidays/floating holiday)</li></ul></div>

Engineering Manager

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