Manufacturing Engineer

Ametek, Inc.•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our AMETEK IntelliPower team, where we design and deliver high-performance, ruggedized uninterruptible power systems (UPS) and frequency/voltage conversion solutions to safeguard mission-critical operations. Be a part of a team that ensures the reliability and protection of essential systems in the toughest environments, making a direct impact on critical industries worldwide! This position is accountable for developing and implementing continuous improvement strategies that drive a culture of safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency in manufacturing operations. The Manufacturing Engineer will drive quick improvements in targeted departments while working towards sustainable long-term improvements across operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
Minimum of 3 – 5 years of electronics manufacturing engineering experience.
Ability to read and interpret specifications and drawings, detailed knowledge of manufacturing processes involving electronic assemblies, PCB construction/design/manufacturing, and testing of electronic products, and experience in product design, PCB layout, and test fixture design for electronic devices.
Due to the nature of IntelliPower’s programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the U.S. and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in using Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Experience in a high mix, low volume, process manufacturing environment
Practical experience implementing Lean Manufacturing.
Strong communication, project management, and negotiation skills.
Proficient in Autodesk Inventor and SolidWorks.
Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-marking, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

Responsibilities

Utilize Lean principles and Best Practices to establish work instruction standards for assembly and test to generate productivity savings, improve quality, enhance safety, and increase OTD.
Work with Operations, Engineering, and Quality to develop Continuous Improvement strategies that directly support operational goals.
Lead strategic initiatives for cost reduction, quality improvement, and operational efficiency.
Facilitate and drive change in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, leveraging their strong interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills.
Establish, maintain, and provide training to assembly team on relevant standard operating procedures, develop workflow diagrams for products, and reduce manufacturing process lead times.
Provide leadership, mentoring, and training to project teams on using and practicing Lean methodologies and tools.
Identify and drive Kaizens and focus on Continuous improvement events to implement improvement initiatives, working closely with manufacturing managers and operators.
Utilize strategies and standards to improve equipment reliability with an initial focus on critical or bottleneck equipment.
Other duties as assigned.