Manufacturing Engineer

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare: Gold healthcare benefits

Holidays: Generous holiday calendar

Equity: Attractive equity packages

Time Off: Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Ibis Industries, Inc. in Santa Ana, CA seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to drive NPI programs and establish scalable, high-quality manufacturing processes for electromechanical hardware.

You will own portions of the manufacturing value chain and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize design for manufacturability and supply chain readiness. The role requires hands-on experience in transitioning prototypes to high-volume production, developing robust process flows, and writing essential

Qualifications

• 3+ years in manufacturing or electromechanical hardware design.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI to transition prototypes to high-volume contract manufacturing with manufacturability focus.
• Own all or part of the manufacturing value chain for high-complexity products, including DFM and process development.
• Develop process flows by breaking down complex assemblies into subassemblies and sub-processes.
• Create and manage manufacturing documentation such as work instructions and inspection plans.
• Oversee installation of new manufacturing systems, including machinery and automation, and report progress to stakeholders.
• Manage vendor supply chain, from sourcing to ongoing issue resolution and ECO implementation.
• Collaborate with QA, Design Engineering, Technicians, and PMs to set quality standards and milestones.
• Support 5S and continuous improvement initiatives in the building process.

Skills

NPI experience

Electromechanical hardware

Process optimization

DFM (design for manufacturability)

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

CCB/change control

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Company: Ibis Industries, Inc.

Location: Santa Ana, CA

Job Type: Full-time

About Ibis Industries

Founded in early 2025, Ibis Industries, Inc. serves as a dedicated manufacturing partner , leveraging its intelligent automation platform to bring products to market with precision and speed. The company was established to be the agile, expert partner its founders could never find. That is why Ibis combines deep experience with its own in-house automation technology to handle today’s most ambitious projects. With over 60 combined years of manufacturing experience, Ibis delivers precision solutions from prototype to series production. Ibis’s expertise is proven on projects that define the future—from commercial satellites to autonomous robotics. The company delivers advanced manufacturing for technologies that are changing the world.

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated Manufacturing Engineer with strong New Product Introduction (NPI) experience to join our team, supporting a diverse range of projects for our clients in the Aerospace, Defense, and Industrial sectors. As a dedicated manufacturing partner, this role is critical for taking complex, cutting‑edge designs from our customers and rapidly establishing efficient, scalable, and high‑quality manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will own a portion or all of the manufacturing value chain for high‑complexity client product(s).

The right person for this role can demonstrate past holistic ownership on solving a technical challenge with a creative, physical solution that they either personally manufactured or oversaw manufacturing on, in a fast‑paced, resource‑limited environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Leverage expertise in New Product Introduction (NPI) to seamlessly transition complex electromechanical products from prototype to high-volume contract manufacturing, optimizing design for manufacturability/assembly and supply chain scalability.
• Design and implement efficient manufacturing processes by owning a portion or all of the manufacturing value chain for high‑complexity product(s). This includes Design for Manufacturability (DFM) work, tool design & selection, process creation & optimization, and quality planning.
• Develop process flows, breaking down large, complex client assemblies into a logical part flow of subassemblies and sub‑processes.
• Write and manage essential manufacturing documentation required for successfully building client hardware at scale, such as work instructions, quality plans, inspection requirements, etc.
• Lead and coordinate projects to install new manufacturing systems, including machinery and automation, and communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide updates on project progress and manufacturing changes.
• Manage the vendor value‑chain, including initial sourcing, solving ongoing production issues, implementing quality procedures, and collaborating with suppliers across various disciplines (PCBA fab, metallic manufacturing, assembly, etc.) to develop repeatable, sustained processes.
• Collaborate with various cross‑functional departments: Quality Assurance, Design Engineering, Technicians, and Program Managers to set quality standards, inspection processes, design for manufacturability, troubleshooting, and programmatic milestones.
• Support continuous improvement by actively leading 5S activities and providing feedback on ways to improve the building process.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a relevant field, preferably manufacturing or design of electromechanical hardware.
• Degree in a technical field such as engineering, math, or a hard science.
• Demonstrated ability to creatively deliver electromechanical hardware in a resource‑constrained environment.
• Demonstrated experience integrating large or high complexity assemblies/subassemblies.
• Experience in configuration management and change control process (e.g., CCB, E&O, Effectivity dates), and a strong understanding of the product life cycle (NPI to scaled production) and change management (ECOs).
• Extremely reliable, organized, and detail‑oriented.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export‑controlled information or facilities.

Benefits

• Healthcare: Gold healthcare benefits
• Holidays: Generous holiday calendar
• Equity: Attractive equity packages
• Time Off: Unlimited PTO

Additional Information

Ibis Industries is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real‑world impact, we’d love to hear from you!