Manufacturing Engineer

Coneybeare; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Coneybeare in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support and optimize production operations in a fast-paced environment. You will drive process improvements to increase productivity, quality, and efficiency while working closely with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, analysis of workflow and layouts, and collaboration with engineering, production, and suppliers to implement new technologies and ensure manufacturability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in a manufacturing/industrial production environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, planning, and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Analytical, organized, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Analyze workflow, labor utilization, facility layout, and equipment placement to optimize operations.
• Partner with engineering, production, and product development to ensure manufacturability.
• Collaborate with suppliers to determine equipment, tooling, and materials specifications.
• Evaluate equipment, materials, and processes to ensure quality and performance standards.
• Estimate production times, labor requirements, and costs to support planning.
• Work with production, quality, and management to resolve challenges and improve performance.
• Use data analysis and statistics to identify trends and forecast production needs.
• Recommend and implement process improvements for safety, efficiency, and quality.
• Support production launches, process validation, and introduction of new manufacturing technologies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Hands-on approach

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support and optimize production operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for improving manufacturing processes, increasing efficiency, reducing costs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality production. The ideal candidate is analytical, hands-on, and experienced in driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Analyze workflow, labor utilization, facility layout, and equipment placement to optimize manufacturing operations.
• Partner with engineering, production, and product development teams to ensure products are designed for manufacturability.
• Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to determine equipment, tooling, materials, and component specifications.
• Evaluate manufacturing equipment, materials, and processes to ensure compliance with quality and performance standards.
• Estimate production times, labor requirements, and manufacturing costs to support planning and operational decisions.
• Work closely with production, quality, and management teams to resolve manufacturing challenges and improve operational performance.
• Utilize data analysis and statistical methods to identify trends, forecast production needs, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Recommend and implement process improvements that enhance safety, efficiency, and product quality.
• Support production launches, process validation, and implementation of new manufacturing technologies when applicable.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field is preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial production environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, production planning, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a collaborative manufacturing environment.

Preferred

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.
• Frequent walking throughout the production facility.
• Ability to stand, bend, and lift materials as needed.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.