Manufacturing Engineer II

Ferrotec Usa Corporation•Livermore, CA

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer II is a hands-on, intermediate-level engineer responsible for developing, sustaining, troubleshooting, and improving manufacturing processes for precision mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical products. The role supports daily production, new product introduction (NPI), product transfers, tooling and fixture readiness, process documentation, engineering changes, and continuous improvement. Manufacturing process ownership is the focus; hardware test troubleshooting is a supporting capability rather than the primary function. The engineer independently resolves routine to moderately complex manufacturing issues, uses data and engineering judgment to identify root causes, implements and verifies corrective actions, and escalates high-risk or design-authority decisions as appropriate. The role provides daily production support, maintains and improves manufacturing processes and documentation, and supports NPI, pilot builds, product transfers, process qualifications, and manufacturing readiness. It also evaluates engineering changes and manufacturing tooling, fixtures, and equipment, and partners with Quality and Operations on nonconformances and corrective actions. The engineer analyzes operational performance, leads or contributes to continuous improvement, and supports risk assessment and process controls. The role also supports production test and inspection processes, including basic hardware troubleshooting, test fixture issues, and coordination with Test Engineering or design owners. Responsibilities may change without notice at management’s discretion, and other related duties may be assigned. Achievement of objectives must include an overriding commitment to quality.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline; equivalent relevant education and experience may be considered.
4–6 years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment.
Ability to independently troubleshoot moderately complex manufacturing and process issues, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
Experience supporting production operations, process improvements, engineering changes, manufacturing documentation, NPI, and cross-functional problem-solving.
Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, PFMEA, SPC, process validation, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Ability to take ownership of assigned engineering activities, implement and verify improvements, and achieve measurable results in quality, FPY, scrap, rework, cycle time, RMAs, or equipment downtime.
Strong technical communication, documentation, analytical problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Sound engineering judgment and ability to appropriately escalate critical issues.

Nice To Haves

Experience with semiconductor equipment, precision assembly, electromechanical systems, automation, or high-mix/low-volume manufacturing.
Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems, CAD, tooling and fixtures, supplier coordination, and electrical/electromechanical manufacturing test equipment.

Responsibilities

Provide daily engineering support to production teams and resolve assembly, workmanship, process, tooling, fixture, material, and documentation issues to minimize downtime and rework.
Develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing processes, routing, work instructions, process flow diagrams, assembly methods, and standardized work in accordance with approved engineering requirements.
Review engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, tolerances, and change notices; translate product requirements into practical, repeatable manufacturing methods.
Support NPI, pilot builds, product transfers, process qualifications, and manufacturing readiness, including identifying and closing build risks and action items.
Evaluate and implement engineering changes (ECO/ECN), considering work in progress, inventory, tooling, fixtures, documentation, training, and production cutover.
Specify, evaluate, and improve manufacturing tooling, fixtures, and equipment; coordinate maintenance, calibration, and validation as applicable.
Partner with Quality and Operations to investigate nonconformances, assess technical dispositions within delegated authority, and implement containment and corrective actions.
Analyze scrap, rework, first-pass yield, cycle time, throughput, defects, and process capability to prioritize improvements and confirm results.
Apply structured problem-solving tools such as 5-Why, fishbone, 8D, and CAPA; document evidence, corrective actions, verification, and closure.
Lead or contribute to Lean and continuous improvement projects, including waste reduction, error-proofing, standardization, and process stability.
Support risk assessment and process controls using PFMEA, process flow diagrams, GR&R, control plans, or equivalent tools; coordinate with Quality on inspection and acceptance requirements.
Support production test and inspection processes, including basic hardware troubleshooting, test fixture issues, test failures, and coordination with Test Engineering or design owners.
Use diagnostic instruments and manufacturing/test data to distinguish product, process, material, workmanship, and fixture-related issues.
Communicate technical findings and action status to technicians, engineers, suppliers, customers, and management; train production personnel on revised methods and instructions.
Perform other related duties as reasonably assigned in the course of business.
Enable and drive change in the organization.