Manufacturing Engineer

Crossett Search & Advisory Group; Benicia (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossett Search & Advisory Group is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer for a waterfront Benicia, CA facility. The role blends engineering expertise with shop-floor leadership to improve quality, efficiency, and throughput.

You will drive process improvements, write SOPs, lead root-cause analyses, and train personnel while collaborating with operations and leadership to sustain gains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in a discrete manufacturing environment in process/ manufacturing engineering.
• Experience writing SOPs, work instructions, or process specs.
• Familiarity with Lean tools (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping).
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills (5-Why, Fishbone).
• Ability to read production drawings and equipment manuals.
• Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks/AutoCAD).
• Working knowledge of EH&S practices.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate production workflows to improve efficiency, quality, and throughput.
• Create, verify, and maintain SOPs and process specs for all production cells.
• Develop and implement workmanship standards; train production personnel.
• Lead RCA and corrective actions; drive sustained gains.
• Provide technical guidance to supervisors and operators; support safety initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally on projects impacting facility performance.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

SOP writing

CAD software

ERP systems

OSHA knowledge

MS Office

Communication

Training on the shop floor

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Our established and growing manufacturing client is seeking a hands-onManufacturing Engineer to become the key technical leader in their beautiful waterfront Benicia facility. This is a high-impact role where you will blend engineering expertise with practical shop-floor leadership to drive continuous improvement in quality, efficiency, and throughput.

If you thrive in a dynamic manufacturing environment, enjoy solving real production challenges, and want to see your ideas implemented quickly, this is an excellent opportunity to make a visible impact.

NOTE:Our client is not providing any type of relocation assistance or sponsorship.

What you will do:

Process Engineering, Continuous Improvement, and Documentation

• Evaluate current production workflows and recommend improvements to increase efficiency, quality, and throughput.
• Create, verify, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and process specification documents for all production work cells.
• Develop and implement workmanship standards; deliver training to production personnel to ensure consistent application.
• Evaluate data from production operations to identify improvement opportunities and track sustained gains.
• Lead or support root cause analysis (RCA) for production problems; develop and implement corrective actions.
• Provide ongoing technical guidance and troubleshooting assistance to production supervisors and operators.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement throughout the facility.
• Lead value stream mapping activities to identify process improvement opportunities.
• Sustain improvement initiatives over time; monitor outcomes and adjust as needed to hold gains.
• Develop and deliver training materials to support process changes and new procedures.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, accounting, and leadership on projects that impact facility performance.

Equipment & Technical Support

• Serve as the primary technical resource for production equipment, including CNC machinery, equipment, and facility systems.
• Support new equipment implementations from specification through installation, commissioning, and operator training.
• Review and update preventive maintenance (PM) schedules and procedures; coordinate with operations to minimize downtime.
• Act as initial point of contact for facility maintenance and equipment needs.
• Analyze material flow and inventory practices; identify and implement opportunities for optimization.
• Develop and maintain binders for SOPs & SDSs (Safety Data Sheets).
• Support shop floor safety initiatives, including participation in weekly safety talks, hazard identification, and near-miss reporting.

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a discrete manufacturing environment in a process engineering, manufacturing, engineering, industrial engineering, or similar technical role.
• Demonstrated experience writing SOPs, work instructions, or process specifications.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing tools (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping.)
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills (5-Why, Fishbone, or similar methodologies).
• Ability to read and interpret production drawings, technical documents, and equipment manuals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable delivering training on the shop floor.
• Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar).
• Working knowledge of EH&S practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Familiarity with ERP systems a plus.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety practices.

Compensation:

$100,000 to $125,000 base salary + bonus opportunity. Final compensation will be determined by the work experience, education, and/or skill level of the applicant and along with internal equity and alignment with geographic market data.