Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Emerald Technologies•Brea, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Emerald Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our Brea, CA team! At Emerald Technologies, every employee plays a meaningful role in building innovative products for aerospace, medical, defense, and commercial applications. Join a supportive, collaborative team where your work matters and your career can grow without limits! As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer within a fast-growing PCBA contract manufacturing environment, you’ll help shape how products are built, improve processes, and drive technical excellence across our manufacturing operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related field) preferred
7–10 years of experience in PCBA, cable assembly, or electromechanical manufacturing.
Experience in contract manufacturing, preferably supporting military/aerospace customers.
Strong knowledge of IPC‑A‑610 and J‑STD‑001 standards required
Hands‑on experience with Lean, 6S, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Proficiency with CAD tools and MES systems (Aegis preferred).
Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and lead cross‑functional technical initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead manufacturing readiness reviews and communicate build strategies to cross‑functional teams.
Review customer drawings and documentation for manufacturability and compliance.
Develop and maintain manufacturing plans, work instructions, tooling requirements, and process documentation.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, and throughput.
Analyze quality issues, identify trends, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Specify, evaluate, and justify equipment, fixtures, and special processes for production.
Provide technical support to manufacturing, test engineering, and production teams.