Manufacturing Engineer - Lean/DFM for High-Mix Production

Winchester Interconnect; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Winchester Interconnect is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to translate designs into efficient, high-quality production processes. You will design workflows, develop tools, create work instructions, and drive Lean initiatives on a fast-paced, high-mix/low-volume line.

You will report to the Engineering Manager and collaborate with Design Engineering and Operations to ensure manufacturability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering is required.
• U.S. Person due to ITAR regulations.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in mil/aero, space, or medical device.
• Experience in cable and harness assembly is highly preferred.
• Proven experience designing tools, fixtures, and production aids.
• Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.
• Experience leading Lean/Kaizen events and driving continuous improvement.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and CAD software (SolidWorks/AutoCAD).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical support for the production team, leading troubleshooting for manufacturing processes.
• Design, develop, and implement tools, fixtures, and production aids to improve quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Create and maintain manufacturing work instructions, process sheets, and production routers in the ERP system.
• Lead DFM reviews with engineering to optimize new designs for production.
• Manage the NPI process from an operations perspective for smooth transitions to production.
• Lead Lean/Kaizen events to optimize workflow and reduce waste.
• Partner with Quality for RCCA investigations on manufacturing issues.
• Define and validate manufacturing process times and labor standards.
• Provide technical training to production leads and assemblers.
• Comply with company policies and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

DFM principles

Lean/Kaizen

Reading drawings

Troubleshooting

CAD software

MRP/ERP (Syspro)

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Syspro

Google Workspace

ADP

QMS

Planful

Salesforce

Job description

Winchester Interconnect is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to translate designs into efficient, high-quality production processes. You will design workflows, develop tools, create work instructions, and drive Lean initiatives on a fast-paced, high-mix/low-volume line.

You will report to the Engineering Manager and collaborate with Design Engineering and Operations to ensure manufacturability and continuous improvement.