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Role Overview
The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for owning and improving manufacturing processes, equipment readiness, and software systems that support safe, efficient, and scalable operations. This role leads manufacturing engineering activities at the Garden Grove site and mentors manufacturing engineers, ensuring engineering rigor, documentation discipline, and continuous improvement are embedded into daily operations.
This is a hands-on role that bridges design engineering to high volume manufacturing with a strong emphasis on execution, standardization, consistency, and reliability.
Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing Engineering
Own manufacturing processes from introduction through sustained production
Design and develop bespoke tooling and fixtures to support product manufacturing
Ensure production equipment, tooling, fixtures, and work instructions are capable, documented, and controlled
Lead root cause analysis for process, quality, and yield issues using structured problem-solving tools
Support new product introductions (NPI) and product transfers with clear readiness criteria and handoffs
Process Control & Documentation
Develop, maintain, and enforce standard work, manufacturing procedures, control plans, and process documentation
Ensure manufacturing changes follow proper change management and documentation control
Partner with Quality to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and our internal QMS
Engineering Mentorship
Mentor manufacturing engineers, setting expectations for technical rigor, ownership, and professional growth
Review and guide manufacturing engineering work to ensure completeness and quality before release
Build manufacturing engineering capability across the site through coaching and standard practices
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner closely with Production, Supply Chain, Quality, Automation, and Design Engineering to support operational priorities
Translate production needs into engineering solutions that are practical and scalable
Support capacity planning, layout optimization, and labor efficiency initiatives
Continuous Improvement & Automation Support
Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity
Support automation projects by defining requirements, validating process capability, and ensuring smooth integration into production
Drive data-based decisions using production metrics and process performance indicators
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field required
Advanced degree preferred but not required
Experience
5+ years of experience in manufacturing or production engineering within a regulated or industrial environment
2+ years of experience leading or mentoring engineers strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience supporting production operations, not just project-based engineering work
Technical Skills
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, fixtures, tooling, and equipment validation
Experience with ISO-based quality systems and documentation control
Proficiency in structured problem-solving (RCCA, 5 Whys, Fishbone, DOE)
Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools
Ability to translate technical detail into clear, usable production documentation
Leadership & Behavioral Skills
Comfortable setting direction, holding accountability, and making technical decisions
Able to coach and develop engineers while maintaining high standards
Strong communicator across technical and non-technical audiences
Organized, disciplined, and detail-oriented with a bias toward execution
Calm under pressure and effective in a fast-paced production environment
Success in This Role Looks Like
Manufacturing processes are stable, documented, and owned
Manufacturing Engineering changes are deliberate, controlled, and…