Automation & NPI Manufacturing Engineer

JobScore, Inc.; Shiloh (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PNI Sensor, a Santa Rosa-based engineering-driven sensor company, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize high-volume production of precision sensor products. You will focus on automation, calibration systems, and continuous improvement to bridge design and manufacturing.

Responsibilities span automated equipment upkeep, NPI design transfer, supplier collaboration, and production metrics analysis to drive cost, efficiency, and throughput gains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 3–7+ years in manufacturing engineering, electronics or precision devices preferred.
• Experience with automated manufacturing systems and test/calibration equipment.
• Familiarity with NPI processes, production ramp, and supplier interaction.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain optimal performance of automated manufacturing and sensor calibration equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues to minimize downtime.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance and calibration procedures.
• Lead upgrades and improvements to automation systems and test equipment.
• Lead transition of engineering designs into manufacturing (DFM/DFT).
• Collaborate with design engineering to ensure manufacturability and scalability.
• Develop work instructions, process flows, fixtures, and tooling.
• Support pilot builds and ramp to full production.
• Work cross-functionally with supply chain and suppliers to ensure manufacturability.
• Support sourcing decisions, qualification of components, and cost reduction efforts.
• Address supplier-related manufacturing or quality issues.
• Track and analyze production output rates, yield, and cycle time.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements (Lean / Six Sigma).
• Drive cost, efficiency, and throughput improvements across manufacturing lines.
• Review product and process failures (NCMRs, RMAs, yield losses).
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implement CAPA.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analysis

NPI support

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelors in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Related engineering discipline

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Automation equipment

Minitab

Job description

PNI Sensor, a Santa Rosa-based engineering-driven sensor company, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize high-volume production of precision sensor products. You will focus on automation, calibration systems, and continuous improvement to bridge design and manufacturing.

Responsibilities span automated equipment upkeep, NPI design transfer, supplier collaboration, and production metrics analysis to drive cost, efficiency, and throughput gains.