Manufacturing Engineer: Automation & Process Optimization

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

Job summary

Calex Manufacturing, a subsidiary of Murata Power Solutions, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and optimize mechanical manufacturing processes, fixtures, and automation. You will collaborate with Operations, Quality, and Product Engineering to drive safe, efficient, and scalable production from pilot to high-volume manufacturing.

Responsibilities include developing tooling, supporting NPI, leading process validation, performing data analysis, and implementing continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 3-7 years of ME/ Manufacturing Eng experience in electronics manufacturing with tooling, process development and continuous improvement.
• Strong process development, industrialization, validation and readiness for medium/high-volume production.
• Experience developing assembly processes, production equipment, fixtures and tooling.
• Experience supporting NPI and manufacturing transfers.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, PFMEA/DFMEA, APQP/PPAP, SPC, MSA, DOE.
• ERP/MRP experience for BOM management, ECO/ECN and planning.
• Ergonomics and OSHA/safety knowledge.
• Structured problem-solving methods: 8D, DMAIC, A3, 5 Why, Fishbone, CAPA.
• SolidWorks fixture/tooling design proficiency.
• Experience with robotics, PLC automation, vision inspection, servos and cobots.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement assembly fixtures, tooling and production aids.
• Specify, procure, install and qualify production equipment and tooling.
• Support automation initiatives to improve throughput, quality and labor efficiency.
• Coordinate installation, commissioning, validation of new manufacturing equipment.
• Develop equipment acceptance criteria and support equipment validation/ commissioning.
• Provide day-to-day production support and resolve manufacturing issues.
• Support NPI and ramp-up activities and capacity planning.
• Lead process validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ/PPAP) where applicable.
• Collect and analyze data to monitor quality and productivity.
• Utilize Minitab/SPC/DOE to improve process capability.

Skills

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

SolidWorks

ERP/MRP systems (ARAS, Avante, Factory Logic)

Job description

Calex Manufacturing, a subsidiary of Murata Power Solutions, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and optimize mechanical manufacturing processes, fixtures, and automation. You will collaborate with Operations, Quality, and Product Engineering to drive safe, efficient, and scalable production from pilot to high-volume manufacturing.

Responsibilities include developing tooling, supporting NPI, leading process validation, performing data analysis, and implementing continuous improvement