Manufacturing Associate 2 ( Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM )

Dexcom • San Diego, CA

1d • $19 - $28

About The Position

Dexcom’s Manufacturing Operations team produces healthcare technology intended to improve health outcomes. The Manufacturing Associate 2 supports production in a collaborative environment where safety, quality, and continuous improvement are priorities, working alongside operators, technicians, engineers, and quality professionals.

The role focuses on hands-on assembly and fabrication for prototype, engineering, and clinical builds, which may differ from standard manufacturing processes. The associate interprets technical documentation, operates lab-scale and pilot production equipment, conducts inspections and tests, and records build activities and results. The position also collaborates with R&D and operations support teams on product development, process improvements, design iterations, and investigations.

Requirements

• Typically, 2–4 years of related experience.
• High school diploma, certificate, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, assembly techniques, and quality requirements within a development environment.
• Ability to apply company policies, procedures, and work instructions accurately and effectively.
• Ability to follow established processes while adapting to changing priorities and non-standard builds.
• Effective communication with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Engineering, Quality, and Operations.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation for compliance and traceability.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment where priorities and processes may evolve during product development.
• Initiative to identify issues, ask questions, and seek guidance with new or unfamiliar tasks.
• Ability to contribute to a collaborative team and support learning and continuous improvement.
• Ability to balance quality, efficiency, and flexibility when supporting prototype, engineering, and clinical builds.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on assembly and fabrication of prototypes, engineering builds, and clinical builds that may deviate from standard manufacturing processes.
• Interpret and execute complex work instructions, technical drawings, and build documentation accurately.
• Collaborate with R&D engineers and operations support teams on product development, process improvements, and design iterations.
• Document build activities, deviations, observations, and outcomes to support traceability and continuous feedback.
• Operate lab-scale and pilot production equipment safely, efficiently, and according to established procedures.
• Conduct in-process inspections and functional testing to verify prototype performance and product quality.
• Support root cause investigations and continuous improvement activities related to new processes, materials, and product development.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work environment that meets safety and quality standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support evolving R&D priorities and business needs.

Benefits

• Full and comprehensive benefits program.
• Growth opportunities on a global scale.
• Career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED