Manufacturing Engineer
Location
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Level
Mid-Level
Department
Semiconductors
Type
Salary
$100,000 - $168,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-12-06
Responsibilities
- Provide real-time troubleshooting and technical support on the production floor for CNC Swiss and conventional turning machines.
- Develop and maintain setup documentation, work instructions, and process sheets.
- Optimize machining processes for cycle time, tool life, quality, and cost.
- Collaborate with operators to address daily challenges in tooling, setups, and dimensional control.
- Support new product introductions, including process development, machine setup, and first-article documentation.
- Lead root cause analysis of production issues and implement effective corrective actions.
- Partner with quality and programming teams to ensure part conformity and efficient production flow.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field; a Master’s degree is a plus.
- 3-5+ years of applicable experience in precision machining, manufacturing, and design.
- Direct, hands-on experience in a machining environment.
- Proficiency in developing and improving machining processes for Swiss turning operations.
- Solid modeling or 3D CAD proficiency (Solidworks, Creo, Autocad, etc.).
- Experience implementing Lean, Six Sigma, DMAIC, and PDCA methodologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
