Manufacturing Engineer I

Job Overview

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll optimize production by reviewing and improving manufacturing processes and tooling. Working hands-on on the factory floor, you’ll identify Lean opportunities and recommend changes to reduce costs, improve setup and cycle times, and eliminate non-value-added activities. You'll also demonstrate and instruct optimal manufacturing methods, with the ability to fabricate parts and perform production tasks as needed.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide recommendations to minimize costs, enhance setup/cycle times, and eliminate non-value-added processes from the manufacturing workflow.
• Create sketches, PDFs, and 3D CAD models using engineering software like SolidWorks and Mastercam to support manufacturing processes and design improvements.
• Interpret and comprehend engineering 2D drawings, BOM’s, and assembly prints to ensure alignment with manufacturing requirements.
• Assess existing job processes to identify opportunities for streamlining and efficiency improvements.
• Work with engineering team members to develop manufacturing process for proposed and new jobs.
• Create and document new procedures to refine and standardize manufacturing operation.
• Demonstrate a keen eye for quality, comprehending and applying specific Quality Control (QC) specifications to each Job/Part number.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform all essential listed job duties and responsibilities listed above
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and Teams
• Familiar with the methods and procedures associated with AS9100
• BS degree in engineering or related field with minimum 4 years of experience as Manufacturing Engineer
• Familiar with, and ideally proficient in, solid modeling and toolpath programs
• Familiarity with SolidWorks and Mastercam as well as 3- and 5-axis CNC programing
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to produce well-organized, grammatically correct documents, reports, and emails
• Self-motivated individual capable of working under limited supervision
• Able to organize and execute tasks efficiently and possess good time management skills
• Collaborative team player, able to work well with colleagues at all levels
• Basic proficiency with manual machine tools and hand tools

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you familiar with SolidWorks and Mastercam as well as 3- and 5-axis CNC programing?
• Are you proficient with Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and Teams?
• Are you familiar with the methods and procedures associated with AS9100?
• Do you have BS degree in engineering or related field ?
• How many years of experience do you have as a Manufacturing Engineer?

Ability to Commute:

• Carlsbad, CA 92011 (Required)

Work Location: In person