Manufacturing Engineer: Automation & Process Optimization

Murata Power Solutions; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Murata Power Solutions in Concord, California, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop, implement and optimize mechanical manufacturing processes for high‑reliability power electronics, focusing on tooling, automation, and scalable production.

The role collaborates with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain and Product Engineering to transition from product development to volume production while improving safety, quality and cost.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a engineering discipline required.
• 3–7 years in Manufacturing Engineering in electronics or power electronics.
• Experience with tooling design, fixtures, and production equipment.
• Experience with NPI and manufacturing transfers.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, PFMEA/DFMEA, Control Plans and DOE.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks for fixture/tooling design.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement assembly fixtures, tooling and production aids.
• Coordinate installation, commissioning, validation, and handover of new manufacturing equipment.
• Support automation initiatives to improve throughput, quality and labor efficiency.
• Provide day-to-day production support and resolve manufacturing issues.
• Develop and deliver training, work instructions and OJT.
• Lead NPI and ramp-up activities and capacity planning.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Implement process controls and monitor safety, quality and cost.
• Participate in ECN/ECR and change control activities.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Process Validation

Cross-functional Collaboration

Problem Solving

DOE

Minitab

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

ARAS

Avante

Factory Logic

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Murata Power Solutions in Concord, California, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop, implement and optimize mechanical manufacturing processes for high‑reliability power electronics, focusing on tooling, automation, and scalable production.

The role collaborates with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain and Product Engineering to transition from product development to volume production while improving safety, quality and cost.