Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Combined Selection Group Ltd; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Combined Selection Group Ltd in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead the optimization of production processes and scale manufacturing capabilities.

You will drive tooling design, coordinate with shop floor personnel, and push continuous improvement across productivity, quality, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in welding and fabrication across production environments.
• Proven ability to develop and optimise manufacturing processes.
• Leadership or mentoring of technicians and operators.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes to support increasing production volumes.
• Design and implement tooling, fixtures, jigs, and shop aids.
• Support transition of products from prototype to full-scale production.
• Work with technicians to resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Lead improvement initiatives focused on productivity, efficiency, and quality.
• Assist production floor layout planning and facility expansion.
• Support diverse engineering tasks from process development to shop improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement and streamline operations.

Skills

Welding and fabrication processes

Machining and workshop equipment

Tooling, fixtures, and production设备设计

Manufacturing process development and

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Senior Manufacturing Engineer Location: Long Beach, CA. Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes to support increasing production volumes.
• Design and implement tooling, fixtures, jigs, and shop aids.
• Support the transition of products from prototype through to full-scale production.
• Work closely with technicians and production personnel to resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Lead manufacturing improvement initiatives focused on productivity, efficiency, and quality.
• Assist with production floor layout planning and facility expansion projects.
• Support a wide variety of engineering and manufacturing tasks, from process development to practical workshop improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement activities and identify opportunities to streamline manufacturing operations.

Required Experience

• Welding and fabrication processes
• Machining and workshop equipment, including Bridgeport mills and drilling equipment
• Tooling, fixtures, and production equipment design
• Manufacturing process development and optimisation
• Production scale-up and manufacturing improvement initiatives
• Leading or mentoring technicians and production personnel
• CAD design experience, ideally using NX or SolidWorks
• Ideal Background Experience from the following sectors would be highly advantageous: Aerospace Automotive, particularly start-ups or high-growth manufacturing environments Other highly regulated manufacturing industries

What We're Looking For

• Hands-on and mechanically minded
• Comfortable working equally well on the shop floor and in an engineering environment
• Capable of taking ownership and leading manufacturing initiatives
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment where priorities can evolve
• Practical, resourceful, and willing to get involved wherever needed
• Passionate about building, improving, and scaling manufacturing operations

Experience We are open to candidates with approximately 5-15+ years' experience , with greater emphasis placed on practical capability, attitude, and problem-solving skills than on a specific number of years in industry.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact within a growing manufacturing organisation. You'll play a key role in shaping production processes, influencing facility growth, and helping transition innovative products from prototype through to full-scale manufacture. If you enjoy solving real-world engineering challenges and seeing the direct results of your work, this role offers exceptional variety and responsibility.