Manufacturing Process Engineer: CAD & Cost Optimization

Gleason Corporation; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gleason Corporation in Rancho Cucamonga, CA seeks an Engineer to develop and implement manufacturing processes aligned with product specs and quality standards. You will drive improvements, coordinate launches, and ensure compliance with regulations.

You will prepare drawings in CAD, analyze costs, and work with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and reliability across tooling and production processes.

Qualifications

• Associates degree (minimum) in related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in engineering planning.
• Machine shop experience highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Demonstrated success in cross-functional teams.
• Root-cause analysis and driving performance improvements.
• Experience in machining or engineering projects.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• GD&T knowledge and design documentation familiarity.
• Understanding of product conformity and safety.

Responsibilities

• Generates new or repeat manufacturing planning for parts and tools per customer purchase order requirements.
• Prepare and maintain detailed drawings, using CAD, to support planning and tooling design.
• Performs research to solve specific design problems.
• Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency.
• Executes tasks according to standard engineering principles and practices.
• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with all customer, industrial & government regulations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Root cause analysis

Working under pressure

Attention to detail

Policy writing

GD&T understanding

Ethical behavior

Machining/engineering projects

Education

Associates degree (minimum) in related field

Tools

CAD

Solidworks

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Project

Outlook

Job description

Gleason Corporation in Rancho Cucamonga, CA seeks an Engineer to develop and implement manufacturing processes aligned with product specs and quality standards. You will drive improvements, coordinate launches, and ensure compliance with regulations.

You will prepare drawings in CAD, analyze costs, and work with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and reliability across tooling and production processes.