Manufacturing Engineer

BN Associates Inc; California (MO); On-site; USD 96,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

BN Associates Inc. in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to support day-to-day manufacturing execution for custom-engineered-to-order bioprocess and automated equipment.

You will bridge design engineering and assembly, translating requirements into clear work instructions and resolving shop-floor blockers in real time. Responsibilities include ECO coordination, root-cause analysis, FAT readiness, and training shop-floor staff to ensure safety, quality, and on-time

Qualifications

• Education: B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Translate released engineering drawings, schematics, and BOMs into executable assembly workflows and standard work.
• Provide daily on-floor engineering support to assembly and production personnel; troubleshoot technical, assembly, and process issues.
• Coordinate with Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to resolve manufacturing blockers and implement ECOs.
• Identify recurring rework and process variation; perform root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Lead manufacturing readiness assessments for upcoming project builds and support FAT readiness.
• Assist in training and qualifying shop-floor operators on updated work instructions per safety and quality standards.

Skills

Process documentation

Shop-floor troubleshooting

ECO coordination

Root-cause analysis

FAT readiness

Training & compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

PLM/ERP

Job description

Role: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Duration: 6 months contract

No of Positions: 1

Job Requirements

We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer at our Santa Clara, CA facility. In this role, you will support day-to-day manufacturing execution for custom engineered-to-order (ETO) bioprocess and automated industrial equipment. You will bridge the gap between design engineering and assembly, translating engineering requirements into clear, controlled work instructions, resolving shop-floor technical blockers in real time, driving root-cause problem solving, and ensuring execution discipline from initial assembly through Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).

Primary Job Function:

• Process & Documentation Development: Translate released engineering drawings, schematics, and BOMs into executable assembly workflows, controlled work instructions, standard work, and travelers.
• Shop-Floor Technical Support: Provide daily on-floor engineering support to assembly and production personnel; troubleshoot technical, assembly, and process issues during system builds.
• Engineering Change Implementation: Coordinate with Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to resolve manufacturing blockers and ensure Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) are incorporated effectively.
• Root-Cause Analysis & Continuous Improvement: Identify recurring rework, process variation, and execution inefficiencies; perform root-cause investigations and implement practical corrective actions to improve safety, quality, and throughput.
• Manufacturing Readiness & FAT Support: Lead manufacturing readiness assessments for upcoming project builds and support downstream integration and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) readiness.
• Training & Compliance: Assist in training and qualifying shop-floor operators on new or updated work instructions in compliance with site safety, quality management system (QMS), and documentation standards

Work Experience

• Proven track record creating and updating controlled manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and Standard Work.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, schematics, assembly layouts, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Strong hands-on production troubleshooting skills paired with structured problem-solving/root-cause analysis techniques (e.g., 5-Why, Fishbone, 8D).
• Direct experience working within formal change-management and controlled documentation environments (PLM/ERP).
• Soft Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal capability to work effectively alongside assembly technicians as well as cross-functional engineering teams.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Prior experience with biopharmaceutical process equipment, single-use systems (SUS), piping skids, or comparable regulated manufacturing environments.
• Practical knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles (5S, Standard Work, waste reduction) and ISO/cGMP quality standards.

Qualifications/Experience/Education Requirements

Education: B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Experience: 3-7 years of experience in manufacturing, assembly, or process engineering for complex machinery, automated equipment, or custom-engineered systems.

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