Manufacturing Engineer

Careen • Moorpark, CA

6d • $75,000 - $100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ready to take the lead on innovation? Join a company where your work matters. Windings, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned company, meaning every employee-owner shares in our success. As an ESOP since 1998, we contribute 10–12% of your annual pay toward your retirement—at no cost to you. For over 60 years, we’ve built custom motors and components for some of the world’s toughest environments—from outer space to the battlefield, race tracks, and deep drilling sites. We’re currently looking for a Manufacturing Engineer who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and wants to make a real impact on how products move from concept to production. If you're excited by complex challenges and want to be part of a purpose-driven, collaborative team, join us in our mission: “Making our Customer’s Critical Mission Possible.”

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in engineering or a related field
• 3+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of process design, quality systems, and Lean/Six Sigma
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills
• Bilingual in Spanish and English (written and verbal)
• Ability to travel to our Mexico facility and other U.S. sites as needed

Nice To Haves

• Industry experience preferred (e.g., motors, aerospace, or similar manufacturing)

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, optimization, and transfer of new and existing manufacturing processes
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality
• Develop and execute process validation protocols, qualification activities, and technical documentation
• Provide input on design for manufacturability (DFM) during product development
• Analyze process capability data and use statistical tools to solve complex problems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality, Manufacturing, and Design Engineering
• Mentor technicians or junior engineers while coordinating development builds and pilot runs
• Work directly with customers to support technical needs and propose process improvements

Benefits

• We believe in empowering our employee-owners with opportunities to learn, lead, and grow.
• You'll be surrounded by talented teammates, respected for your expertise, and supported in achieving your goals.
• We take pride in our culture, our product, and each other.
• This position is eligible to participate in a performance-based bonus program based on company performance goals.
• ESOP since 1998, we contribute 10–12% of your annual pay toward your retirement—at no cost to you.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level