Manufacturing Engineer

Adecco; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics solutions provider is looking for a Manufacturing Process Engineer to enhance production operations in San Jose, CA. This role involves creating documentation for PCBA assembly, supporting production teams, and driving process improvements. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Engineering and at least 5 years of experience within a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years in process or manufacturing engineering.
• Strong understanding of PCBA and electro-mechanical assembly.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting BOMs and WOs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain work instructions and production documentation.
• Provide engineering support for manufacturing goals.
• Manage Engineering Change Orders and coordinate with production.

Skills

PCBA assembly processes

Electro-mechanical assembly processes

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

This range is provided by Adecco. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Adecco

Adecco has partnered with a leading electronics solutions provider specializing in quick-turn PCBA, design for manufacturability, system integration, and testing for high-reliability sectors including Defense, Space, Medical, and Semiconductor Equipment. This company has AS9100D, ISO 13485, ISO 9001, various IPC standards, and is ITAR registered.

Job Title: Manufacturing Process Engineer

Location: San Jose, CA

Job Overview

The Manufacturing Process Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining detailed work instructions, shop floor routings, and production documentation to support efficient, high-quality PCBA and electro-mechanical assembly operations. This role bridges engineering and manufacturing, driving process improvements and ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Production Engineering Support

• Provide hands-on engineering support to production teams to meet manufacturing, quality, and cost goals.
• Serve as the point of contact for manufacturability issues and continuous improvement initiatives.

Documentation & Workflow Development

• Validate work orders (WO) and bills of materials (BOM) to ensure accuracy.
• Create and maintain shop floor routings and operation-specific work instructions.
• Document customer flow-down requirements, including inspection criteria, traceability, external processes, and testing protocols.

Change Management

• Manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and in-process change requests.
• Assess impact of changes on production and update documentation accordingly.
• Coordinate with production for smooth implementation of changes and phase-in/cut-in plans.
• Participate in FMEA, root cause analysis, and defect reduction efforts.
• Support new product launches and process capability assessments.
• Contribute to Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S initiatives across the floor.
• Assist in operator training and certification processes.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Industrial preferred) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process or manufacturing engineering in a high-mix, fast-paced production environment.

Skills & Tools

• Strong understanding of PCBA and electro-mechanical assembly processes.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting manufacturing documentation including BOMs and WOs.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, and CUI data control.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Visio) and CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Allegro a plus).
• Knowledge of quality systems including AS9100 and ISO13485 is highly desirable.

Communication

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to convey complex technical concepts to cross-functional teams.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, process-driven engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about driving production excellence.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Defense and Space Manufacturing

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Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Disability insurance

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