Manufacturing Engineer

AMETEK, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) with matching

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA) with AMET

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee referral program

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. with its IntelliPower unit in San Diego seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. You will lead Lean-based improvements, mentor teams, and work with cross-functional groups to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.

The role emphasizes developing standards, training, and Kaizen events to accelerate performance while focusing on critical equipment reliability in a high-mix electronics environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• 3–5 years electronics manufacturing engineering experience.
• Able to read specifications and drawings, understand PCB design and test fixtures.

Responsibilities

• Apply Lean principles and Best Practices to set assembly/test work instructions to save productivity, improve quality, safety, and on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering and Quality to design CI strategies aligned with plant goals.
• Lead cost reduction, quality improvement and efficiency initiatives.
• Drive rapid improvements in a fast-paced environment using strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Develop SOPs and training for assembly teams; create workflow diagrams to reduce lead times.
• Mentor teams in Lean methods and tools across projects.
• Identify Kaizens and CI events; work with managers and operators to implement improvements.
• Improve equipment reliability, focusing on bottlenecks and critical assets.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

Project management

Communication

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

AI tools usage

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

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Business Unit: Energy Conversion Solutions

Posting Date: Aug 11, 2026

About Us:

Join our AMETEK IntelliPower team, where we design and deliver high-performance, ruggedized uninterruptible power systems (UPS) and frequency/voltage conversion solutions to safeguard mission-critical operations. Be a part of a team that ensures the reliability and protection of essential systems in the toughest environments, making a direct impact on critical industries worldwide!

Job Summary:

This position is accountable for developing and implementing continuous improvement strategies that drive a culture of safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency in manufacturing operations. The Manufacturing Engineer will drive quick improvements in targeted departments while working towards sustainable long-term improvements across operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize Lean principles and Best Practices to establish work instruction standards for assembly and test to generate productivity savings, improve quality, enhance safety, and increase OTD.
• Work with Operations, Engineering, and Quality to develop Continuous Improvement strategies that directly support operational goals.
• Lead strategic initiatives for cost reduction, quality improvement, and operational efficiency.
• Facilitate and drive change in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, leveraging their strong interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills.
• Establish, maintain, and provide training to assembly team on relevant standard operating procedures, develop workflow diagrams for products, and reduce manufacturing process lead times.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and training to project teams on using and practicing Lean methodologies and tools.
• Identify and drive Kaizens and focus on Continuous improvement events to implement improvement initiatives, working closely with manufacturing managers and operators.
• Utilize strategies and standards to improve equipment reliability with an initial focus on critical or bottleneck equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 – 5 years of electronics manufacturing engineering experience.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications and drawings, detailed knowledge of manufacturing processes involving electronic assemblies, PCB construction/design/manufacturing, and testing of electronic products, and experience in product design, PCB layout, and test fixture design for electronic devices.
• Due to the nature of IntelliPower’s programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the U.S. and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.

Desired Qualifications:

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience in a high mix, low volume, process manufacturing environment
• Practical experience implementing Lean Manufacturing.
• Strong communication, project management, and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in Autodesk Inventor and SolidWorks.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-marking, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

What’s in It for You:

• Competitive compensation, holiday pay, and paid time off
• Great benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k), plus matching
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings account (HSA) with AMETEK contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, and family medical leave
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee assistance program
• Exciting, fast-paced environment where you could make a true impact
• Opportunities for career advancement within our business unit and across all other AMETEK business entities

Additional Details:

This role is based in San Diego, California, a city renowned for its idyllic blend of sun, sea, and vibrant culture. With a coastal climate and over 70 miles of stunning coastline, it's a haven for beach lovers and outdoor enthusiasts year-round. Explore diverse museums, the historic Gaslamp Quarter, and Balboa Park's gardens and world-famous zoo. Enjoy an active lifestyle with parks, trails, and water sports. Relish international cuisine and experience unique neighborhoods like lively North Park and coastal La Jolla. San Diego offers an irresistible mix of relaxation and adventure.

To learn more about our company and our job opportunities, visit us at: https://www.ametek.com/careers

To learn more about the business unit you’ll be joining, visit us at: https://www.intellipower.com/

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AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

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