Manufacturing Engineer III

Benchmark; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 100,931 - 126,164; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Plan

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Benchmark in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a senior manufacturing engineering leader to drive manufacturability from design through production, coordinating with Design, Procurement, Assembly, and Quality teams.

The role requires extensive experience in cross‑functional projects, ISO compliance, and IPC/WHMA standards, with a focus on lean initiatives and box‑build assemblies. Travel as needed to support global operations may be required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years manufacturing engineering experience in complex technical projects.
• 5+ years leading technical projects in cross-functional initiatives.
• 3+ years in an engineering leadership or SME role.
• 3+ years ISO compliance experience.
• Strong knowledge of IPC‑A‑610, J‑STD‑001 and IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 standards.
• Experience with box‑build assemblies, wire harness, cable fabrication.
• Lean Green Belt certification preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (preferred) or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Attend design reviews and evaluate products for manufacturability.
• Review engineering design drawings for production release.
• Lead make/buy evaluations and recommend manufacturing capabilities.
• Assist with vendor surveys and evaluate tooling requirements.
• Participate in Material Review Board and Change Control Board activities.
• Monitor daily production activities and recommend efficiencies.
• Coordinate with Methods and Tooling groups for tool, fixture, and process design.
• Provide manufacturing assembly flow charts and floor layouts.
• Conduct special manufacturing projects and lean initiatives.
• Actively participate in lean projects such as 5S, TPM, VSM.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering

MS in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

IPC-A-610 knowledge

J-STD-001 knowledge

IPC/WHMA-A-620 knowledge

Box-build, wire harness, cable fabrication

Job description

Summary

Provides technical manufacturing liaison required for production of high quality products from design through all phases of production, coordinating with Program Design, Procurement, Assembly, and Quality departments.

Responsibilities

• Attend design reviews and evaluate products for manufacturability.
• Review engineering design drawings for production release.
• Lead make/buy evaluations and recommend manufacturing capabilities.
• Assist with vendor surveys and evaluate tooling requirements.
• Participate in Material Review Board and Change Control Board activities.
• Monitor daily production activities and recommend efficiencies.
• Coordinate with Methods and Tooling groups for tool, fixture, and process design.
• Provide manufacturing assembly flow charts and floor layouts.
• Conduct special manufacturing projects and lean initiatives.
• Actively participate in lean projects such as 5S, TPM, VSM.

Qualifications

• 8+ years manufacturing engineering experience in complex technical projects.
• 5+ years leading technical projects in cross‑functional initiatives.
• 3+ years in an engineering leadership or SME role.
• 3+ years ISO compliance experience.
• Strong knowledge of IPC‑A‑610, J‑STD‑001 and IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 standards.
• Experience with box‑build assemblies, wire harness, cable fabrication.
• Lean Green Belt certification preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (preferred) or equivalent experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, multitasking, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercise discretion, and support a 24/7 global operation.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, MS in Engineering field preferred.

Location and Schedule

Geographical Location: Santa Ana, California

Physical Location: Santa Ana, CA

Shift: 1 (Monday‑Thursday 05:00‑15:30)

Full Time

Compensation

$100,931.00 to $126,164.00 USD.

Benefits

Bonus Plan, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for scheduled hours; benefits based on state/local laws.

EEO Statement

Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please email [e-mail].