Manufacturing Engineer

AMETEK; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision and dental insurance

HSA with AMETEK contribution

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee referral program

Job summary

AMETEK IntelliPower in San Diego designs ruggedized UPS and power conversion solutions for mission-critical environments. The Manufacturing Engineer role focuses on continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency across manufacturing operations.

You will lead lean initiatives, develop standards, train teams, and drive Kaizens with cross-functional partners. Applicants should have a BS in engineering and 3–5 years of electronics manufacturing experience, plus proficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
• 3–5 years of electronics manufacturing engineering experience.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications and drawings for electronic assemblies and PCB design.
• Legal right to work in the U.S. and access export-controlled information.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Lean principles to establish work instruction standards for assembly and test to generate productivity savings, improve quality, enhance safety, and increase on-time delivery (OTD).
• Develop Continuous Improvement strategies with Operations, Engineering, and Quality to support operational goals.
• Lead strategic initiatives for cost reduction, quality improvement, and efficiency.
• Provide leadership and training on Lean methodologies to project teams.
• Identify and drive Kaizens and Continuous Improvement events with manufacturing managers and operators.
• Improve equipment reliability focusing on bottlenecks and critical equipment.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Manufacturing engineering

PCB design

Process improvement

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

Excel

Job description

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
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings account (HSA) with AMETEK contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, and family medical leave
• Employee referral 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

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.

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 80,000

Salary Maximum: 100,000

Incentive: No

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.

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

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.

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].