Manufacturing Engineer

South Bay Solutions • Fremont, CA

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About The Position

South Bay Solutions is a high-precision machine shop producing parts for the semiconductor, medical device, and advanced technology hardware industries. The Manufacturing Engineer develops and implements cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods that meet product specifications and quality standards. The role recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods, and controls, and coordinates manufacturing launches for new or revised products.

The Manufacturing Engineer supports the transition of products and revisions into manufacturing and assembly, prepares manufacturing documentation, resolves production and quality issues, provides technical support to production, and contributes to operator training and process improvement. The position also supports continuous improvement and Lean initiatives.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of manufacturing engineering experience with direct involvement in developing and producing mechanical components.
• Good understanding of subtractive manufacturing capabilities, including milling, turning, chemical, and electrical processes.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, fabrication methods, and assembly.
• Familiarity with manufacturing equipment.
• Proficiency in print reading.
• Good knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in English and Metric systems.
• Knowledge of inspection techniques and methods.
• Familiarity with relevant software, including SolidWorks and MS Office.
• Project management skills.
• Lean Manufacturing experience and knowledge.
• Ability to identify and eliminate waste consistent with Lean principles.
• Commitment to health and safety standards and environmental regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Post-graduate degree.
• College degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and support for transitioning new products and revision changes into manufacturing and assembly operations (NPI Lead).
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare bills of materials and manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, procedures, material records, SPS, redline prints, and drawings created from solid models.
• Review, resolve, and escalate daily engineering, production, and quality issues.
• Support manufacturing lines by providing engineering and technical expertise for daily production activities, including machining, assembly, production quality, and documentation.
• Provide operator training and improve processes.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid 100% for employees.
• Life insurance policy.
• Safe Harbor 401(k) plan.
• 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and a floating holiday.
• Referral program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed