Manufacturing Engineer

Sulzer•Santa Ana, CA

About The Position

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society. About the role Job Summary Uses Lean Manufacturing, and Industrial Engineering techniques to develop and optimize manufacturing operations, reducing non-value adding activities by analyzing facility & warehouse layouts, work methods, time standards and other factors affecting production costs, and recommending and leading the implementation of improvement plans as well as operator, leads and supervisor training with the ultimate goal to create continuous flow of materials and information, maximize safety and productivity and reduce operating costs.

Requirements

BS Degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering
Solid business, financial, and project management skills
1 to 3 years record of using Lean Manufacturing techniques to drive continuous improvement
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and Bills of Material
Proficient use of AutoCAD Mechanical or similar design software to create layouts and design tooling
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to use technology and analysis tools (Excel, Outlook, web, databases)
Highly self-motivated. Flexible, reliable, strong work ethic, dependable team player, positive, constructive attitude
Outstanding business etiquette skills
Knowledge of products and technologies including current and potential applications
Attention to detail

Responsibilities

Implement continuous improvement activities in accordance with strategic goals
Evaluate the manufacturing process to create optimized facility layouts and assembly lines for continuous flow manufacturing that meets safety, quality, and productivity goals
Actively participates in daily QDIP and weekly Production Meetings, ensuring a deep understanding of the issues that affect production, supporting supervisors and leads in the timely resolution of problems to meet production and delivery goals
Analyzes Bills of Materials and product configurations for effective re-deployment of unused product and parts returned from customers
Assists technical support staff in high-level troubleshooting of mechanical problems
Develops and manages supporting documentation for products, such as SOP’s and work instructions
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Benefits

401K plan with up to a 6% company match.
12 Paid Holidays.
Paid Time Off
Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability.
Health savings account with employer matching
4 weeks of paid parental leave
Motivating wellness program
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment. We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.
Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. By supporting water and energy security, enabling the energy transition and driving the use of circular technologies, we help our customers build a better world. With more than 13’000 employees and 160 world-class production facilities and service centers across the globe, we are a globally diverse team. We value the uniqueness of all our colleagues, and we appreciate the contributions that each of us makes to the company’s success. We prioritize your health and safety and are committed to offering a work environment in which you can thrive. Join our team now to grow your expertise and develop solutions that truly make a difference!
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