Engineer II, Manufacturing

ElDorado National California Inc•Riverside, CA

2d•$85,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineer II, Manufacturing is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing tooling solutions for large-scale assembly operations, including metal cutting, machining, and welding. The role focuses on creating assembly fixtures, jigs, and work instructions that improve productivity, quality, and safety. The engineer works closely with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to support new product launches and continuous improvement initiatives. Assignments are moderately complex and require technical judgment within defined procedures and practices. The position is based fully onsite at ENC's Riverside, California facility, with work split between a general office environment and regular time on the manufacturing floor. The schedule is 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The stated salary range is $85,000–$115,000 per year. Occasional lifting, walking, and standing in production areas may be required, and personal protective equipment must be used as required by plant safety policies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent education.
3–5+ years of related experience.
Skills in computer simulation, cost estimation, design optimization and review, engineering analysis and design, feasibility studies, mathematical analysis and modeling, prototyping, quality assurance processes, and reliability analysis.
Knowledge of the manufacturing industry and vocational standards.
CAD and CAE software experience; working knowledge of GD&T, manufacturing tolerances, and mechanical systems.
Experience with lean manufacturing principles and problem-solving techniques, including 5 Whys and root cause analysis.
Experience with statistical techniques and data analysis.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work directly with hourly production employees and leadership on manufacturing initiatives and progress updates.
Basic understanding of ERP systems and how engineering data affects production.
Strong work ethic; motivation, organization, and self-discipline; flexibility and willingness to work with changing priorities; and ability to stay on task.
Ability to prioritize and execute concurrent assignments in a high-pressure environment.
Strong and consistent attention to detail.
Ability to use sound judgment and make timely decisions.
Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
Solid PC skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook.
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, layouts, and other written or verbal instructions.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations to other employees.

Responsibilities

Assist with designing, developing, executing, and evaluating fitness-for-use testing, product specifications, and process validation plans for products and components; assist with creating and reviewing material part specifications and bills of materials.
Use CAD or CAE software to develop work instructions for systems and modules, design and iterate models, and produce detailed engineering drawings.
Verify designs using calculations and other analytical techniques and tools.
Apply knowledge of manufacturing processes, especially metal fabrication and assemblies, and use DFM methodologies to develop robust engineering packages that emphasize manufacturing productivity.
Help maintain and create bills of materials, routings, and standard operating procedures.
Fulfill customer requirements, including shop orders, while considering design rules and applicable interface points.
Monitor key performance indicators and support cost-reduction, cycle-time, and throughput initiatives.
Identify problems and root causes, then define and execute resolutions.
Apply lean principles to manufacturing and business processes.
Execute engineering changes through established processes and documentation.
Maintain excellence and high standards.