Manufacturing Engineer: Lean Process & Cost Optimization

Tri Tool, Inc.; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri Tool Technologies in Rancho Cordova, CA seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to drive process improvements across manufacturing operations. You will work with engineering, production, quality, and vendors to reduce lead times and costs while maintaining high-quality standards.

The role emphasizes designing layouts, implementing lean methods, and partnering with procurement for cost reductions. Strong CAD/CAM skills and ERP (NetSuite) experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing Engineer degree (industrial engineering focus)
• 3 years’ experience as a manufacturing engineer within a machining environment
• 1-2 years CAD / CAM familiarity; SolidWorks preferred; Mastercam a plus
• 3-5 years’ experience in manufacturing costing / estimating in machining
• 1-2 years ERP experience, preferably NetSuite
• Proficient with Windows OS and MS Office
• Experience working with internal/external customers and cross-functional teams
• Skilled at root cause analysis and problem solving to resolution
• Ability to read and comprehend manufacturing engineering drawings, including ANSI Y14.5 callouts
• Must multitask and meet deadlines; strong verbal and written skills

Responsibilities

• Perform duties as assigned and adhere to Tri Tool’s core values.
• Conduct regular shop walks with Operations leadership.
• Identify and implement improvements to products, processes, tooling, fixturing, programming, and routings to reduce cost and increase efficiency.
• Create, manage, and maintain manufacturing routings and process documentation.
• Apply lean manufacturing and other continuous improvement methods to enhance quality and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with Engineering on new product development with manufacturability focus.
• Design equipment layouts and workspaces for efficiency.
• Incorporate new methods and technologies to improve operations.
• Review job routings and perform cost analyses; address cost overruns with corrective actions.
• Monitor KPIs and provide feedback on methods, equipment, and processes.
• Support production by resolving day-to-day questions and bottlenecks.
• Interface with QA and participate in Material Review Board meetings.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Reading drawings

Multitasking

Independent work

Education

Manufacturing Engineer degree (industrial engineering focus)

Tools

CAD/CAM

SolidWorks

Mastercam

NetSuite

Job description

Tri Tool Technologies in Rancho Cordova, CA seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to drive process improvements across manufacturing operations. You will work with engineering, production, quality, and vendors to reduce lead times and costs while maintaining high-quality standards.

The role emphasizes designing layouts, implementing lean methods, and partnering with procurement for cost reductions. Strong CAD/CAM skills and ERP (NetSuite) experience are highly valued.