Manufacturing Engineer

Innova Solutions Inc.; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & pharmacy coverage

Dental/vision insurance

401(k)

HSA and FSA

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Short & Long Disability

Accident & Critical illness coverage

Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection

Sick time & paid leaves

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Innova Solutions is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a 6-month contract-to-hire in Menlo Park, CA. The role focuses on designing for manufacturability and developing processes for complex radar hardware.

You will serve as the technical liaison between Hardware Engineering and contract manufacturers, guiding prototypes through production. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in electronic/electromechanical manufacturing, strong DFM knowledge, and familiarity with PCB fabrication, SMT, and ERP/PLM

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline is required.
• 5+ years in manufacturing electronic/electromechanical products.
• Strong DFM understanding for PCBAs and mechanicals.
• Experience supporting NPI from prototype to production.
• Familiarity with PCB fabrication, SMT, IPC standards, and electronics manufacturing.
• Experience with Arena or PLM, ERP systems, and SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Lead DFM reviews across hardware development lifecycle.
• Develop manufacturing processes, work instructions, and assembly docs for radar hardware.
• Interface between Hardware Engineering and contract manufacturers.
• Support prototype builds and guide NPI into production.
• Improve manufacturability, serviceability, and readiness of PCBAs and assemblies.
• Develop production tooling, fixtures, inspection methods, and workflows.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to ensure documented BOMs and releases.

Skills

DFM reviews

Manufacturing processes

NPI involvement

PCBAs

PLM systems

ERP systems

SolidWorks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Arena/PLM

NetSuite

PCB fabrication/SMT

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

Position Type: Contract to Hire

Duration: 06 Months

Location: Menlo Park, CA

Responsibilities

• Lead Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews throughout the hardware development lifecycle.
• Develop manufacturing processes, work instructions, and assembly documentation for complex radar hardware.
• Serve as the primary technical interface between Hardware Engineering and contract manufacturers.
• Support prototype builds and guide products through New Product Introduction (NPI) into production.
• Partner with Engineering to improve manufacturability, serviceability, and production readiness of PCBAs and electromechanical assemblies.
• Develop production tooling, fixtures, inspection methods, and manufacturing workflows.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to ensure manufacturing documentation, BOMs, and production releases are complete and accurate.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience supporting the manufacture of complex electronic or electromechanical products.
• Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles for PCBAs and mechanical assemblies.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) from prototype through production.
• Working knowledge of PCB fabrication, SMT assembly, panelization, IPC workmanship standards, and electronics manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with Arena or another PLM system, NetSuite or another ERP system, and SolidWorks.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Personnel Security Clearance.

Preferred

• Experience supporting low- to medium-volume production of complex hardware systems.
• Experience working directly with contract manufacturers and electronics suppliers.
• Familiarity with PCB test strategies, fixture development, and manufacturing validation.
• Experience with root cause analysis, process validation, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, robotics, or other high-reliability hardware products.
• Experience developing scalable manufacturing processes in a fast-paced engineering environment.

This position is only open to applicants who can be engaged on a W-2 basis. 1099 contractors and Corp-to-Corp arrangements will not be considered for this position.

Pay Range and Benefits

Pay Range*: $55 - $60 per hour

Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits:

• Medical & pharmacy coverage
• Dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short term and Long term Disability
• Accident & Critical illness coverage
• Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection
• Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About Innova Solutions

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions:

• Named One of America’s Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024)
• Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
• One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
• One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
• Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
• One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
• AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications

Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/

Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at [e-mail] or [phone]. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.