Manufacturing Engineering Manager

SUMMARY

Fabcon is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead production engineering in a high-mix, sheet-metal contract manufacturing environment. This role is critical to Fabcon’s operational turnaround and will drive accurate routers, standardized sequences, and strong shop-floor execution to improve efficiency, utilization, and on-time delivery.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned:

· Own and standardize manufacturing routers, sequences, and work instructions for sheet-metal fabrication and assemblies

· Lead a team of manufacturing engineers and programmers with clear priorities and accountability

· Partner daily with Operations, Scheduling, Quality, and Production Leads to remove bottlenecks and execution gaps

· Improve labor efficiency, utilization, and ERP data accuracy through disciplined engineering practices

· Ensure manufacturability feedback into estimating and quoting

· Drive continuous improvement focused on speed, repeatability, and waste reduction

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• A bachelor’s in engineering
• 10+ years’ experience in leading a team of engineers, technical professionals, particularly in a production/process facility.

· Strong, practical knowledge of sheet-metal fabrication (laser, punch, press brake, hardware insertion, welding, finishing)

· Proven experience in a contract manufacturing environment

· Hands-on ERP experience (Global Shop Solutions preferred)

· Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and lead through influence

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in the English language at a 72-percentile using the English-Language Arts Content Standard for California Public Schools. Bilingual ability in Spanish at a business conversational level is preferred.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Training Requirements:

Procedural

• SP 002, New Hire Orientation / Safety Procedure
• QAP 7.3, QA / Procedural Training
• SP 005, Ergonomic Training Program
• QAP 7.5.3, Indent, Traceability, & Insp Status
• QAP 8.3, Non-Conforming Product,
• Quality Policy

Specialized

• On-the-Job Training (OJT)

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

• Safety Glasses
• Steel Toed Shoes
• Gloves (as required)

What We’re Looking For

· A shop-floor leader, not a desk-only engineer

· A team player who thrives in fast-paced, changing environments

· Someone who takes ownership, drives execution, and closes gaps

Pay: From $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Metal fabrication: 10 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)
• Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Santa Ana, CA 92707: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person