Manufacturing Engineer

AMETEK Inc.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision & dental insurance

401(k) with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in San Diego, CA to drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations, using Lean methodologies to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency. You will lead cost-reduction and process-improvement initiatives while mentoring teams.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Operations, Engineering, and Quality, developing SOPs, and reducing lead times in assembly and test processes to achieve operational excellence.

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, PCB construction/design/manufacturing, and test fixture design for electronic devices.
• Due to IntelliPower programs, must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. and access export-controlled information.

Responsibilities

• Apply Lean principles to establish work instruction standards for assembly and test to improve productivity, quality, safety, and on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering and Quality to build continuous improvement strategies.
• Lead strategic initiatives for cost reduction, quality improvement, and operational efficiency.
• Facilitate change in a fast-paced environment using strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Develop SOPs, create workflow diagrams, and reduce manufacturing lead times in assembly.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and training on Lean methodologies to project teams.
• Identify Kaizens and manage continuous improvement events with manufacturing leadership.
• Improve equipment reliability focusing on bottlenecks and critical equipment.

Skills

Lean Principles

Continuous Improvement

Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

Excel

Job description

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Business Unit: Energy Conversion Solutions

Posting Date: Aug 11, 2026

Job Description:

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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Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

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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 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visithttps://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].