Manufacturing Engineer: Continuous Improvement & Cost Optimizer

Tri Tool; Rancho Cordova, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri Tool Technologies is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in California to drive continuous improvement across machining operations. You will work cross-functionally with engineering, production, quality, and vendors to reduce lead times, cut costs, and maintain high-quality standards.

The role requires 3–5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a machining environment, CAD/CAM proficiency (SolidWorks/Mastercam), ERP knowledge (NetSuite), and strong problem-solving and communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 3 years’ experience as a manufacturing engineer within a machining environment.
• 1-2 years CAD/CAM familiarity; SolidWorks preferred; Mastercam a plus.
• 3-5 years’ experience in manufacturing costing/estimating in a machining environment.
• 1-2 years ERP experience, preferably NetSuite.
• Proficient in MS Windows OS and MS Office.
• Experience working with internal/external customers and cross-functional teams.
• Skilled at root cause analysis and problem solving to resolution.
• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing engineering drawings with ANSI Y14.5 callouts.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines; strong verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Process Improvement & Engineering: identify and implement improvements to products, processes, tooling, fixturing, programming, and routings to reduce cost and increase efficiency.
• Cost & Performance Management: monitor KPIs and address job cost overruns in partnership with the foreman, including tooling or routing adjustments.
• Production Support: serve as a point of contact for machinists and resolve day-to-day production questions and issues.
• Support Duties: participate in safety walks, interface with QA and Purchasing as needed.

Skills

CAD/CAM

SolidWorks

Mastercam

NetSuite

MS Office

Root cause analysis

Engineering drawings

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Manufacturing Engineer degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Mastercam

NetSuite

MS Office

Job description

Tri Tool Technologies is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in California to drive continuous improvement across machining operations. You will work cross-functionally with engineering, production, quality, and vendors to reduce lead times, cut costs, and maintain high-quality standards.

The role requires 3–5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a machining environment, CAD/CAM proficiency (SolidWorks/Mastercam), ERP knowledge (NetSuite), and strong problem-solving and communication