Mechanical Engineer

Jobot; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join a fast-growing manufacturing company in Vista, California. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management and regulated manufacturing environments, driving continuous improvement and optimizing processes across their furniture production line. They will benefit from a competitive salary range of $85,000 to $100,000 per year, along with stellar health benefits and generous PTO.

Benefits

Excellent Health, Dental, and Life Insurance

401k

Generous PTO

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in furniture or consumer products industry.
• Proven project management leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Manage cross-functional projects ensuring quality goals are met.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing processes in compliance with regulations.

Skills

Project Management

Lean Methodologies

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

SAP

Oracle

Job description

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Base pay range

$85,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

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Job details

Excellent Opportunity to Join a Fast Growing Manufacturing Company! Competitive Salary and Stellar Benefits!

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Salary $85,000 - $100,000 per year

A Bit About Us

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with a strong background in project management and regulated manufacturing environments. This individual will drive continuous improvement, optimize manufacturing processes, and lead cross-functional projects across our furniture production line. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, results-driven, and experienced in applying lean methodologies within ISO- and FDA-compliant operations.

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Why join us?


Excellent Health, Dental, and Life Insurance.

401k

Generous PTO

Job Details

Job Responsibilities

Lead and implement lean manufacturing initiatives, resulting in measurable improvements in efficiency and waste reduction.

Manage cross-functional projects from concept through implementation, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality goals are met.

Develop, document, and maintain manufacturing processes and work instructions in compliance with GMP, ISO 13485, AS9100, and FDA regulations.

Collaborate with design and production teams to transition new products from development to full-scale manufacturing.

Analyze production metrics and data to identify trends, root causes, and areas for process optimization.

Utilize SolidWorks and AutoCAD to support production design changes, fixture development, and layout planning.

Work within SAP and Oracle ERP systems to manage BOMs, routing, and inventory planning.

Partner with Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure robust and scalable production processes.

Lead corrective/preventive actions (CAPAs), validations, and process qualifications as required.

Serve as a technical liaison between engineering, manufacturing, and external suppliers.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related field).

3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a furniture or related consumer product industry.

Proven project management experience leading cross-functional initiatives.

Expertise in GMP, ISO 13485, AS9100, and FDA-regulated manufacturing environments.

Six Sigma Green Belt certification strongly preferred.

Demonstrated success implementing lean principles—achieved 23% efficiency gains and 18% scrap reduction in previous roles.

Proficient in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and ERP systems such as SAP and Oracle.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Background in wellness, health & beauty, personal care, or consumer goods preferred

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Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

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Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting and Software Development

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