Manufacturing Engineer II

Dow-Key Microwave LLC; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) contributions

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Wellness programs

Health Savings Account

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Job summary

Dow-Key Microwave LLC in Ventura, CA seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to analyze quality, delivery and productivity data, and drive improvements via tooling design, technical writing and semi-automated testing.

The role involves addressing manufacturability issues, leading special projects, and mentoring junior staff to improve throughput and reduce costs while ensuring compliance with quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years building and implementing manufacturing processes for electromechanical components.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, blueprints and schematics.
• Excellent written, oral and electronic communication skills.
• Experience with ISO or AS quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to ensure customer and quality specs are met during production and testing.
• Define, develop and maintain standard work documentation and instructions.
• Coordinate manufacturing activities with cross-functional teams to reflect specs in drawings and work instructions.
• Design tools and fixtures for product assembly; train personnel in usage.
• Update process procedures and provide training on changes in performance.
• Identify capital equipment needs and justify with ROI analysis.
• Mentor junior manufacturing team members; support and lead special projects.
• Develop engineering/process solutions for improved quality, throughput and cost.
• Develop automation for assembly or testing phases; apply lean techniques.
• Collaborate with design engineers to transition new products to manufacturable assemblies.
• Support Kaizen and Lean Six Sigma initiatives; help sustain improvements.
• Create program deliverables including Manufacturing Readiness Reviews for customers.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Design solutions

SolidWorks

Read blueprints

Lean manufacturing

ISO/AS quality

Communication skills

Clean room

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks (CAD)

ERP systems

Job description

Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters, York, UK; Criteria Labs, Austin, TX; Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA; Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH; Espy, Austin, TX; and K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic. Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products – engineered components and subsystems – for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial. This position will use technical knowledge and experience to analyze quality, delivery, and productivity data of various electro‑mechanical products to determine required actions to improve reliability, lead time, and total cost via tooling design, technical writing, and semi‑automated testing. This position will also be called upon to address manufacturability issues with current designs, troubleshoot product failures, evaluate supplier processes, and/or function as a leader for special projects including new work cell design, new product launch, and design verification testing.

Typical Responsibilities:

Manufacturing Support

• Provides technical assistance and feedback to manufacturing personnel to ensure customer and quality specifications are met during the production and testing process
• Defines, develops and maintains standard work documentation and instructions for new and existing products
• Coordinates manufacturing activities along with a cross functional group (Engineering, Quality Assurance and Sales Departments) to ensure product specifications are accurately reflected in design drawings and work instructions
• Designs tools and fixtures for product assembly
• Helps train assembly personnel in proper use of tools, equipment and assembly techniques
• Updates process procedures and provides training to manufacturing personnel on any process or product performance changes.
• Identify capital equipment purchases and justify by using ROI analysis
• Supports and mentors more junior manufacturing team members

Continuous Improvement/Automation implementation

• Design and implement engineering and/or process solutions for increased quality, improved throughput and reduced costs
• Development of automation for assembly or testing phases
• Apply lean manufacturing techniques to existing manual assembly lines to improve quality and productivity
• Work with design engineers to transition new product/improvements into assemblies which can effectively be built with minimum variation by assembly personnel
• Support continuous improvement initiatives including Kaizen activities and Lean 6Sigma implementation

Quality Support

• Effectively develop and document sustainable process solutions to support corrective and preventive action requests (RCCA)
• Mentor the team in well‑organized problem solving activities.
• Work with quality assurance staff to support production yield and DPPM improvement and PFMEA analyses
• Participate in MRB disposition activities to determine best paths forward

Program Support

• Creates necessary deliverables for programs, including Manufacturing Readiness Reviews, and presents it to the manufacturing department and customer personnel as needed
• Supports new customer programs throughout all phases, from product development through to product delivery
• Coordinates manufacturing of outside processing requirements with Supply Chain and Quality Assurance departments

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering preferred
• 3-5 years of experience developing and implementing manufacturing processes and design solutions in the production of electromechanical components and assemblies
• Requires excellent written, oral and electronic communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints and schematics
• Strong organization and planning skills
• Proficiency in Solid works for creating drawings and developing models for assembly applications
• Familiarity with common processes in the assembly/processing of electro‑mechanical devices
• Familiarity with high FOD awareness and/or Clean Room environment.
• Experience with ISO or AS quality management systems preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Able to read documents and computer screen
• Able to sit/stand for long periods of time
• Able to type on a computer keyboard
• Able to communicate through a telephone
• Able to communicate with customers and co-workers
• Able to lift, push, pull and carry a minimum of 20 lbs.
• Good manual dexterity
• Able to work using a stereo microscope for extended periods.

Pay Range:

USD 100000 - 125000 Annually This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan. We consider several job‑related, non‑discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits:

• A 401(K) Savings Plan With Employer Contributions
• Medical, Dental And Vision Insurance
• Wellness Programs
• Health Savings Account, Health Care And Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability And Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Employee Basic Life And Ad&D Insurance
• Supplemental Employee And Dependent Life Insurance
• Optional Accident, Hospital Indemnity And Critical Illness Insurance
• Adoption, Surrogacy, And Fertility Benefits And Assistance
• Commuter Benefits
• Parental, Military, Jury Duty, And Bereavement Leaves Of Absence
• Paid Time Off, Including Up To 10 Paid Holidays Per Calendar Year Based Off Schedule, Paid Vacation Days, 40 Paid Sick Leave Hours Annually Or As Provided Under State And Local Paid Sick Leave Laws, Tuition Assistance
• Business Travel Services
• Employee Discounts
• An Employee Assistance Program That Includes Company Paid Counseling Sessions And Legal Services

Eligibility For Benefits Is Governed By Applicable Plan Documents And Policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.