Manufacturing Engineer II

MW Components, Inc.; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MW Components, Inc. in Anaheim, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to bridge customer requirements with manufacturing processes. You will develop and refine production methods, apply lean concepts, and optimize throughput while maintaining quality and cost control.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, line validation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to implement improvements and ensure efficient operations in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements production methods and controls to meet quality and cost targets.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues to resolve processing problems and reduce downtime.
• Evaluate process flow and plant layout; implement improvements to throughput and safety.
• Develops costs for test production data and recommends methods to meet design objectives.
• Reviews vendor proposals for equipment upgrades and monitors improvements.
• Continuously monitors operations for compliance with methods and quality standards.
• Coordinates and develops manufacturing schedules for projects.
• Develops PFMEA control plans and schedules.
• Performs line validation and trial run management.

Skills

Technical skills

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Process improvement

Equipment development

Customer interaction

Communication skills

Onsite Anaheim

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Equivalent experience

Job description

SUMMARY:

The Manufacturing Engineer II provides the necessary link between customer requirements and manufacturing processes. Develops and improves manufacturing methods, applies lean concepts and techniques to optimize processes.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This role does not have supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs a variety of engineering assignments in developing and implementing production/processing methods and controls to meet quality standards in the most cost-efficient manner.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues resolving production/work in process problems while optimizing efficiency and eliminating downtime.
• Evaluates process flow and plant layout recommending and implementing improvements and/or modifications in sequence of operations and equipment utilization in order to improve thru-put, reduce labor/manufacturing costs and improve safety.
• Develops costs for test production data; prepares technical analysis, recommends production methods and processes required to meet design objectives.
• Reviews proposals of outside vendors regarding the purchase of new or modernized production/processing equipment and monitors equipment upgrades and improvements.
• Continuously monitors operations to ensure compliance with approved methods and quality standards.
• Coordinates and develops manufacturing schedules for projects.
• Develops the PFMEA’s control plans and schedules.
• Performs line validation and trial run management.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Strong technical and analytical ability.
• Project management and organizational skills preferred.
• Manufacturing experience in lean and cell manufacturing, process improvement, and equipment development, equipment buy offs, direct equipment installations, daily support, and debug.
• Experience working with customers and sales preferred.
• Ability to work with and communicate at all levels of manufacturing environment.
• Onsite in Anaheim, CA

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Primarily sedentary work involving prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, mouse use, and handling documents.
• Visual acuity required to read computer screens, printed materials, and digital devices.
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching within the office environment.
• Occasional lifting or carrying of light items such as files, office supplies, or a laptop (typically up to 10–20 pounds).
• Regular communication through speaking and hearing in person, by phone, and during virtual meetings.