Manufacturing Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life and short

Company paid life and long-term(dis)

9 paid Holidays annually

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) match: 100% of 3% and 50% for 4

Education reimbursement program

Career advancement opportunities

Flexible Schedule

Competitive pay scale

Paid time off (PTO) starting at 80 000

Job summary

Prototek Digital Manufacturing in Rancho Cordova, CA, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize operations, quality assurance, and processes in a state-of-the-art facility. You will help develop, support, and optimize manufacturing operations for CNC Machining, EDM, and related technologies.

The role emphasizes improving efficiency, reducing waste, and applying Lean principles. You will collaborate with production and quality teams to ensure manufacturability and drive continuous

Qualifications

• 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.

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 thinking

Troubleshooting

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

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.

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