Manufacturing Engineer

Prototek; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Company paid life and long-term-disab.

9 paid Holidays annually

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) match

Education reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Flexible Schedule

Competitive pay scale

PTO 80 hours

Job summary

Prototek in Rancho Cordova, CA seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to improve operations, QA, and processes in a state-of-the-art facility, focusing on CNC machining, EDM, and other manufacturing technologies.

You will develop, support, and optimize manufacturing operations to ensure efficient production of customer products and drive lean initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of CNC machining, metalworking, or related manufacturing technologies.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, CAD data, and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of manufacturing quality systems and processes.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality standards.
• Experience with ERP systems, CMM equipment, or 3D scanning/metrology technologies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve manufacturing processes, including CNC machining, EDM, metal fabrication, and related operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, eliminate waste, and enhance product quality.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to drive continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot production issues and support corrective and preventive actions.
• Review engineering drawings, CAD models, and customer specifications for manufacturability.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to improve workflow and eliminate bottlenecks.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing procedures and process documentation.
• Support inspection, metrology, and quality assurance activities.
• Evaluate manufacturing equipment, tooling, and technology improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

CMM equipment

3D scanning/metrology

Job description

JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Engineer
PAY RANGE: $65 - $85K
SHIFT: 1st (7:30A - 4:00P)

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QUICK SUMMARY

The Manufacturing Engineer position is responsible for improving operations, quality assurance, and processes in a state-ofthe-art manufacturing facility, and ensuring that the production of customer product is done with highly efficient and productive methodologies. The position will also develop, support, and optimize manufacturing operations for CNC Machining, EDM machining, and other manufacturing technologies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze and improve manufacturing processes, including CNC machining, EDM, metal fabrication, and related operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, eliminate waste, and enhance product quality.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to drive continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot production issues and support corrective and preventive actions.
• Review engineering drawings, CAD models, and customer specifications for manufacturability.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to improve workflow and eliminate bottlenecks.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing procedures and process documentation.
• Support inspection, metrology, and quality assurance activities.
• Evaluate manufacturing equipment, tooling, and technology improvements.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of CNC machining, metalworking, or related manufacturing technologies.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, CAD data, and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of manufacturing quality systems and processes.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality standards.
• Experience with ERP systems, CMM equipment, or 3D scanning/metrology technologies.

WHAT PROTOTEK OFFERS

• Health, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance
• Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
• 9 paid Holidays annually
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) match: 100% of 3% and 50% for 4% and 5%
• Education reimbursement program
• Career advancement opportunities
• Flexible Schedule
• Competitive pay scale
• Paid time off (PTO) starting at 80 hours with annual increase for each year of service

WORK AUTHORIZATION WORDING

Must meet ITAR U.S. Person requirements - Prototek maintains International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliant operations in United States based facilities. This position is subject to ITAR which requires U.S. Person status. ITAR defines U.S. Person as U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.