Process Engineering Manager - NPI & Scaled Manufacturing

Quanta Manufacturing Fremont; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Quanta Manufacturing Fremont is seeking a Process Engineer Manager to lead the Process Engineering team in developing scalable, cost-efficient manufacturing processes that satisfy customer and headquarters standards.

You will guide NPI readiness, tooling management, yield optimization, and cross-functional collaboration with R&D, production, and project management, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical expertise in process engineering, NPI readiness, yield optimization, and tooling management.
• Ability to set priorities, delegate effectively, and drive accountability across multiple projects.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with mastery of root cause analysis and SPC.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills and ability to influence at multiple organizational levels.
• Effective communication and presentation skills for technical and executive audiences.
• Solid understanding of OSHA, ESD, and UL standards.
• Candidates must be located in the Bay Area.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Process Engineering team, including performance management, workload allocation, coaching, and career development.
• Set the team’s strategic direction for process development, NPI readiness, and production scalability.
• Oversee creation and approval of CRDs, assembly sequences, and process documentation.
• Ensure pilot builds and NPIs are executed successfully, with robust validation of tools, materials, and equipment.
• Partner with headquarters R&D and PM teams to resolve manufacturability issues and influence design-for-manufacturing standards.
• Monitor production performance across lines; lead the team in yield analysis, daily audits, and failure investigations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including cost reduction, cycle-time optimization, and process automation.
• Oversee tooling and equipment management, ensuring proper lifecycle planning, preventive maintenance, and spare part readiness.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, ESD, UL standards and customer-specific quality requirements.
• Collaborate with HR, Facilities, and Operations on manpower, space planning, and resource allocation.
• Represent the Process Engineering team in cross-functional and executive meetings, communicating project status, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and technical excellence within the team.

Skills

Leadership experience

Process engineering

NPI readiness

Yield optimization

Problem solving (root-cause, SPC)

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety and quality standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical/Manufacturing Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Quanta Manufacturing Fremont is seeking a Process Engineer Manager to lead the Process Engineering team in developing scalable, cost-efficient manufacturing processes that satisfy customer and headquarters standards.

You will guide NPI readiness, tooling management, yield optimization, and cross-functional collaboration with R&D, production, and project management, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.