Manufacturing Engineer, Special Projects
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Level
Entry-Level
Department
Industrial Machinery
Type
Salary
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-01-29
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of first-generation manufacturing systems and automation tools from concept through deployment.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement strategic and process improvements.
- Communicate with design engineering teams to provide feedback on manufacturability.
- Apply DFM principles to ensure ease of production and cost efficiency.
- Drive upgrades and autonomous system developments for high-reliability production.
- Analyze and troubleshoot equipment to optimize uptime and process efficiency.
- Identify and deploy automation opportunities guided by ROI and technical evaluations.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
- Proven ability to collaborate with design engineers on product development.
- Strong DFM expertise with a track record of influencing design decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects in fast-paced settings.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills for data-driven problem solving.
- Excellent communication and team-building skills.
- Experience transitioning products from prototype to scalable volume manufacturing is a plus.
