Mechanical Engineer - Manufacturing & Process Improvement

Flex; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Milpitas, CA to support manufacturing operations through mechanical design, tooling, and process improvements. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions that improve product reliability and manufacturing efficiency.

The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, continuous improvement, and hands-on support for production, with opportunities to influence tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing methods for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 2–5 years in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering and practical manufacturing experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, machining, fabrication, assembly, or production environments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specs.
• Experience with CAD software: SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Siemens NX.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of manufacturing process development and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, FMEA, and DOE methods.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 quality systems.
• Experience with inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, CMMs).
• Understanding of SPC, process capability, and measurement system analysis.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with engineering and production teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing methods for composite products and assemblies.
• Design and modify production tooling, fixtures, jigs, and inspection gauges.
• Use CAD software to develop engineering solutions and support manufacturing improvements.
• Review engineering drawings, specs, and GD&T for manufacturability.
• Support new product introductions, engineering changes, manufacturing trials, and process validation.
• Investigate manufacturing issues involving defects, dimensional variation, equipment performance, and assembly processes.
• Identify opportunities to reduce scrap, rework, cycle times, and costs.
• Apply root cause analysis and structured problem solving to recurring issues.
• Work alongside production operators to implement process improvements.
• Support process capability studies, measurement system evaluations, and quality improvements.
• Evaluate new materials, equipment, tooling, and techniques.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation and process specs.

Skills

Reading drawings/GD&T

Troubleshooting

Analytical problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Siemens NX

Job description

Flex is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Milpitas, CA to support manufacturing operations through mechanical design, tooling, and process improvements. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions that improve product reliability and manufacturing efficiency.

The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, continuous improvement, and hands-on support for production, with opportunities to influence tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing methods for