AI‑Driven Manufacturing Engineer: Process Optimization

AMETEK, Inc.; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Goleta, CA to design, maintain, and optimize manufacturing and assembly processes for production programs.

The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve yield and reduce costs. The ideal candidate has a BS in mechanical or aerospace engineering and at least 2 years of aerospace manufacturing experience, with proficiency in CAD tools like SolidWorks and familiarity with fluid

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in mechanical or aerospace engineering required.
• Minimum 2 years of aerospace manufacturing engineering experience.
• Strong ability to read, interpret, and create technical drawings and documents.
• Experience with aerospace manufacturing processes and CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and optimize manufacturing processes through product, assembly, and tooling knowledge.
• Create and maintain assembly instructions, drawings, BOMs, and test procedures.
• Support assembly, testing, and transfer of new products from engineering to production.
• Troubleshoot issues on the production floor and with suppliers/customers.
• Lead root-cause analyses and corrective action documentation.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Communication

Office software

Process optimization

AI tooling awareness

Education

Bachelor of Science in mechanical or aerospace engineering

2 years aerospace manufacturing experience

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

Pumps & HVAC

CNC machining knowledge

Job description

AMETEK, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Goleta, CA to design, maintain, and optimize manufacturing and assembly processes for production programs.

The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve yield and reduce costs. The ideal candidate has a BS in mechanical or aerospace engineering and at least 2 years of aerospace manufacturing experience, with proficiency in CAD tools like SolidWorks and familiarity with fluid