Manufacturing Engineer, Special Projects
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Level
Mid-Level
Department
Industrial Machinery
Type
Salary
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-08-18
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 production ease, cost efficiency, and scalability.
- Drive upgrades and autonomous system developments for high-reliability production.
- Analyze and troubleshoot equipment to optimize uptime, output quality, and efficiency.
- Identify and deploy automation opportunities guided by ROI and technical evaluations.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
- 3-5+ years of experience in manufacturing environments, particularly in systems engineering or automation.
- Proven collaboration ability with design engineers on product development.
- Strong DFM expertise and track record of influencing design decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects in fast-paced environments.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills for data-driven problem solving.
- Excellent communication and team-building skills with a solution-oriented mindset.
