Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Unigen Corporation•Newark, CA

7h•$110,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and systems to optimize production efficiency, quality, and cost in an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) environment. The role drives cross-functional projects, mentors junior engineers, and supports new product introductions to ensure scalable and reliable manufacturing operations. The position is based in Newark, California, in the Manufacturing Engineering department, and reports to the Director of Manufacturing Engineering Operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in EMS or high-mix manufacturing.
Strong expertise in PCBA manufacturing processes, automation, and quality systems.
Proficiency with Lean, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis methodologies.
Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

Lead manufacturing process design, validation, and optimization efforts.
Develop and implement manufacturing best practices and standards.
Support NPI projects through process development, pilot builds, and transfer to production.
Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, yield issues, and cost-saving opportunities.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for manufacturing issues.
Mentor and train junior manufacturing engineers and technicians.
Collaborate with quality, engineering, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless production flow.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, and safety.
Lead development and optimization of manufacturing processes and workflows.
Implement process controls and best practices to improve yield and efficiency.
Collaborate with engineering and product teams on process development and pilot builds.
Facilitate successful transfer of new products to manufacturing.
Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Lead training initiatives on new processes and tools.
Drive Lean and Six Sigma projects and participate in cross-functional continuous improvement teams.