Director of Manufacturing Engineering [83729]

Onward Search; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Program

eLearning and Ongoing Training

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Onward Search is seeking a Director of Manufacturing Engineering to lead the design and optimization of manufacturing processes for a power distribution equipment client. This in-office, full-time role emphasizes process excellence, PFMEA, control plans, and cross-functional collaboration with Product Engineering.

The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years in high-volume manufacturing, strong Lean/Six Sigma experience, and a track record mentoring engineering teams to deliver scalable, quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in manufacturing process development and process engineering.
• Deep familiarity with PFMEA, control plans, process routings, and work instruction ownership.
• Proven ability to lead formal process reviews and mentor engineering teams.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments, ideally with switchgear or power distribution equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and optimization of manufacturing processes, routings, and work instructions to ensure efficient production.
• Review and approve process documentation, such as PFMEAs, control plans, and process routings, establishing process standards.
• Collaborate with Product Engineering to improve product design for manufacturability and seamless production transition.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean and Six Sigma practices, to enhance throughput, yield, and quality.
• Oversee process validation, tooling, and automation plans, ensuring capacity and capability growth.

Skills

PFMEA ownership

Control plans

Process routings

Work instructions

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Mentoring engineering teams

Process validation

Automation planning

Manufacturing process development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

We’re seeking a Director of Manufacturing Engineering to support a leading power distribution products company. This in-office, full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to lead manufacturing processes and drive continuous improvement. The company specializes in switchgear and power systems, delivering innovative solutions. Location requirements are onsite. Join a company committed to quality and process excellence.

The application deadline for this role is 09/25/2026.

Director of Manufacturing Engineering Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and optimization of manufacturing processes, routings, and work instructions to ensure efficient production.
• Review and approve process documentation, such as PFMEAs, control plans, and process routings, establishing process standards.
• Collaborate with Product Engineering to improve product design for manufacturability and seamless production transition.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean and Six Sigma practices, to enhance throughput, yield, and quality.
• Oversee process validation, tooling, and automation plans, ensuring capacity and capability growth.

Director of Manufacturing Engineering Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in manufacturing process development and process engineering.
• Deep familiarity with PFMEA, control plans, process routings, and work instruction ownership.
• Proven ability to lead formal process reviews and mentor engineering teams.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments, ideally with switchgear or power distribution equipment.

Perks and Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance. 401(k) Program.
• eLearning and Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.