Second-Shift Manufacturing Engineer & Production Lead

Ralliant; Hollister (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralliant is seeking a talented second shift Manufacturing Engineer/Production Supervisor to lead a small production team while advancing manufacturing processes. The role combines hands-on supervision with engineering responsibilities to improve efficiency, quality, and safety on the shop floor.

You will develop work instructions, schedules, and layouts, review designs, and drive continuous improvement across value streams, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 2–3 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment.
• Prior supervisory experience, preferably in a second shift or independent leadership role.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience with SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Automation programming experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a second shift production team, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost standards.
• Develop, implement, and sustain manufacturing processes for new and existing products, focusing on efficiency, productivity, and continuous improvement.
• Review product designs and create clear work instructions and process procedures for operational personnel.
• Prepare and manage production schedules, resource allocations, and workflow maps to optimize operations.
• Estimate labor, material, tooling, and equipment costs for proposals and production planning.
• Design tooling and fixtures for production and inspection, supporting capital equipment justification and installation.
• Conduct process capability studies, audits, and time studies to identify and eliminate waste.
• Maintain and update SOPs, DCNs, and SWIs.
• Lead staffing activities: interview, hire, train, and evaluate team members, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Assign duties and review work for accuracy, neatness, and conformance to quality standards.
• Communicate goals, expectations, and progress through daily management meetings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support manufacturing processes and value streams.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related

Equivalent technical experience

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Ralliant is seeking a talented second shift Manufacturing Engineer/Production Supervisor to lead a small production team while advancing manufacturing processes. The role combines hands-on supervision with engineering responsibilities to improve efficiency, quality, and safety on the shop floor.

You will develop work instructions, schedules, and layouts, review designs, and drive continuous improvement across value streams, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver results.