Manufacturing Process Engineer

South Bay Solutions, Inc.; Mattos (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life insurance policy

Safe Harbor 401(K) plan

401(K) matches

Paid time off (vacation/sick/holidays)

Job summary

South Bay Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to develop and optimize manufacturing processes for precision parts. You will drive process improvements, support new product introductions, and collaborate across teams to ensure quality and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in manufacturing or process engineering, strong GD&T, Lean methods, and experience with SolidWorks. A bachelor’s degree in engineering is required; advanced degrees are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field is required.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering, especially with mechanical components.
• Lean manufacturing, process improvement, and NPI experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities to transition new products into manufacturing.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement to boost productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Create and maintain BOMs, work instructions, manufacturing procedures, and process documents.
• Investigate and troubleshoot manufacturing, engineering, production, and quality issues; escalate as needed.
• Provide technical support to machining, fabrication, assembly, and quality teams for daily operations.
• Analyze processes and recommend cost reductions and throughput improvements.
• Develop and deliver operator training on processes and equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, supply chain, and production to meet objectives.
• Support special projects and perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

GD&T interpretation

Project management

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean Manufacturing

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

South Bay Solutions is a high-precision machine shop, making parts for semiconductor, medical devices, and advanced tech hardware. Our tolerances are measured in microns, our equipment is top-of-the-line, and our team is passionate about quality craftsmanship.

Job Description

The Manufacturing Process Engineer is responsible for developing, improving, and implementing efficient, cost-effective manufacturing processes that meet product specifications, quality standards, and production goals. This role drives process optimization, supports new product introductions, and collaborates cross-functionally to ensure successful manufacturing and assembly operations while promoting continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of subtractive manufacturing processes, including but not limited to machining, milling, turning, chemical processing, and electrical manufacturing methods.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, fabrication techniques, and assembly operations.
• Familiarity with manufacturing equipment, tooling, and production systems.
• Proficient in engineering drawing interpretation, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) for both English and Metric standards.
• Knowledge of inspection methods, measurement systems, and quality assurance techniques.
• Experience with engineering and productivity software, including SolidWorks and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Commitment to workplace safety, environmental compliance, and regulatory standards.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, ensuring a smooth transition of new products and engineering revisions into manufacturing and assembly operations.
• Identify, develop, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), work instructions, manufacturing procedures, material records, redline drawings, process documentation, and engineering drawings from solid models.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve manufacturing, engineering, production, and quality-related issues, escalating concerns when appropriate.
• Provide technical support to machining, fabrication, assembly, and quality teams to ensure efficient daily production operations.
• Analyze manufacturing processes and recommend improvements to reduce costs, improve throughput, and enhance product quality.
• Develop and deliver operator training related to manufacturing processes, equipment and best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, supply chain, and production teams to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.
• Support special projects and perform additional duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing engineering or process engineering experience with direct involvement in the development and production of mechanical components.
• Experience supporting machining, fabrication, assembly, or related manufacturing environments preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, process improvement, and NPI activities is highly desirable.

Education / Experience

• 3 years manufacturing engineering experience with direct involvement in the development and production of mechanical components.
• College degree or equivalent is a plus.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• Life insurance policy
• Safe Harbor 401(K) plan
• 401(K) matches
• Paid time off (vacation/sick/holidays/floating holiday)
• Referral program
  

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