Principal Manufacturing Engineer: Process Excellence Leader

8593 Laird R&F Products Inc; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Qnity Electronics in Carlsbad seeks a Principal Manufacturing Engineer to lead day-to-day manufacturing support, drive process safety and reliability, and implement improvements across multiple areas. You will analyze data, coordinate changes, and mentor a team of engineers to boost throughput and quality.

The role requires a BS in engineering and 12+ years in manufacturing, with Six Sigma, Lean, and DFMA experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or industrial engineering and 12+ years in engineering.
• Experience with Six Sigma and continuous improvement.
• ISO 9001:2015 / AS9100 knowledge and aerospace manufacturing exposure.
• Lean principles and DFMA understanding.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Lead cross-functional process improvements and validate changes.
• Apply Six Sigma to analyze and improve processes.
• Create standard work procedures and process documentation.
• Lead and mentor manufacturing engineers and drive operational excellence.

Skills

Six Sigma

Lean manufacturing

GD&T

Project leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Metrology

Job description

Qnity Electronics in Carlsbad seeks a Principal Manufacturing Engineer to lead day-to-day manufacturing support, drive process safety and reliability, and implement improvements across multiple areas. You will analyze data, coordinate changes, and mentor a team of engineers to boost throughput and quality.

The role requires a BS in engineering and 12+ years in manufacturing, with Six Sigma, Lean, and DFMA experience.