Manufacturing Engineer III

Benchmark Electronics; 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, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Job summary

Benchmark Electronics seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to drive product manufacturability from design through production. You will liaison across Design, Procurement, Assembly, and Quality to ensure efficient box‑builds, wire harnesses, and cable fabrication with IPC‑A‑610, J‑STD‑001, and IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 standards.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in high‑complexity manufacturing projects, cross‑functional leadership, and ISO experience, with readiness to travel as required in a global operation.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and collaboration across teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with strong organization and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Attend design reviews and assess manufacturability and cost.
• Review engineering drawings to ensure producibility with state-of-the-art techniques.
• Lead make/buy evaluations and evaluate in-house vs. external manufacturing options.
• Assist in vendor surveys and tooling/equipment planning.
• Support MRB and disposition of discrepant material/assemblies.
• Participate in CCB for manufacturability of design changes.
• Optimize production flow and material/labor efficiency.
• Provide tool/fixture specs and process instructions for build.
• Develop manufacturing floor layouts and assembly flow charts.
• Lead Lean initiatives (5S, TPM, VSM) and continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Organization

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Leadership

ISO compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering

MS in Engineering field preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k), remote work

At Benchmark, we are driven by our purpose: to innovate for a healthier, safer, and better-connected world to create a brighter future. When you join us, you become part of a team passionate about making a meaningful impact across various sectors, including commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next-generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment.
We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you reach your full potential. Your work is purpose-driven, enabling you to create a positive impact on the world and make your career truly meaningful. You'll be part of a collaborative and inclusive team that values your ideas and contributions.

Summary

Provides technical manufacturing liaison required for the production of high quality products from the design phase through all phases of production. Liaison between the Program Design, Procurement, Assembly, and Quality Departments to promote an efficient and well-organized manufacturing operation. Ideally with experience in Aerospace and Defense Industry electronics manufacturing with hands‑on expertise in box‑build assemblies, wire harness and cable fabrication, as well as working knowledge of IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards.

Responsibilities

• Attends design reviews and provides product evaluations to insure the product design lends itself to practical, economical manufacturing techniques.
• Reviews/oversees engineering design drawings prior to "Production Release" for product manufacturability and compatibility with "state-of-the-art" manufacturing techniques.
• Assumes a lead technical role in make/buy evaluations and makes recommendations on "IN-HOUSE" VS. "OUTSIDE VENDOR" manufacturing capabilities.
• Assists in vendor surveys.
• Evaluates the requirements for assembly tooling, fixtures, and equipment required to support the manufacturing operations.
• Participates in Material Review Board (MRB) activities and takes an active role in the dispositioning of discrepant material and/or assemblies.
• Participates in the Change Control Board (CCB) review of engineering change orders to insure proposed design changes are producible and within manufacturing capabilities.
• Assists in the monitoring of daily production activities and makes recommendations on material and/or labor reductions to promote efficiency of operation.
• Coordinates with the Methods and Tooling groups and provides the technical product or specification drawing interpretations required for the design and fabrication of assembly tools, fixtures, and process methods instructions.
• Provides manufacturing assembly flow charts required to support the product flow and/or assembly sequence.
• Provides manufacturing assembly floor and equipment layouts required to promote an efficient flow of product through the various assembly states.
• Conducts any special manufacturing projects, evaluations or surveys as directed by management.
• Actively participates in Lean projects and activities including 5S, TPM, VSM, etc.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Effective multitasking skills and the ability to take on additional responsibilities as required
• Effective organization and prioritization skills
• Demonstrated high attention to detail
• Ability to work with diverse groups
• Demonstrates discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment and professionalism.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and guidance, exercising discretion and independent judgment.
• Understanding of and ability to use continuous improvement tools.
• Strong customer service and client focus
• Working knowledge of productivity tools, including Microsoft Office products
• Supports a 24/7 global business operation as required
• Able to travel as required
• Builds stable working relationships internally.
• Demonstrated ability to document and solve moderate to complex cross‑functional challenges using structured problem‑solving tools.
• Good written and oral presentation skills
• Demonstrates engineering level understanding of electronic components, circuits and systems or mechanical components and systems depending upon education and related experience background.
• Supports a wide variety or group of complex equipment, specifying, implementing and enhancing performance.
• Provide coaching, mentoring and training to junior employees.
• >8‑years manufacturing engineering experience in high complexity technical projects
• >5 years experience leading technical projects in cross‑functional strategic initiatives
• >3 years in an engineering leadership or SME role
• >3‑years of experience in ISO compliance
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Education

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

Geographical Location: California: Santa Ana
Physical Location: Santa Ana, CA
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: M‑Th 0500‑1530
Full Time

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation Range: $100,931.00 to $126,164.00 USD. Many factors are considered in compensation decisions, including but not limited to skills, certifications, licensures, experience, training, incumbent data, and other business needs.

Benefits: Benchmark provides a comprehensive benefits package, including a Bonus Plan, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, all based on scheduled hours. Benchmark complies with applicable state and local employee leave laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. We are bringing together a dynamic workforce with unique talents, life experiences, cultures, and perspectives to promote an innovative, collaborative, and creative place to work. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [e-mail].