Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Sensorex Corporation; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sensorex Corporation in Garden Grove seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to own and optimize high-volume manufacturing, drive standardization, and mentor engineers. You will ensure equipment readiness, documentation discipline, and robust change control while collaborating across Production, Quality, and Design teams.

The role emphasizes execution, reliability, and scalable processes, with hands-on leadership and a focus on continuous improvement in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related technical field is required.
• Experience in a regulated or industrial environment is preferred.
• Strong documentation and problem-solving capabilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Own manufacturing processes from introduction through sustained production.
• Design tooling, fixtures, and work instructions for reliable output.
• Lead root cause analysis for process, quality, and yield issues.
• Support NPI and product transfers with clear readiness criteria.
• Develop standard work, control plans, and process docs.
• Mentor engineers and promote technical rigor across the site.

Skills

Root cause analysis

5 Whys

Fishbone diagram

DOE

Lean manufacturing

Structured problem-solving

Technical documentation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Help grow a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day.Role OverviewThe Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for owning and improving manufacturing processes, equipment readiness, and software systems that support safe, efficient, and scalable operations. This role leads manufacturing engineering activities at the Garden Grove site and mentors manufacturing engineers, ensuring engineering rigor, documentation discipline, and continuous improvement are embedded into daily operations.This is a hands-on role that bridges design engineering to high volume manufacturing with a strong emphasis on execution, standardization, consistency, and reliability.Key ResponsibilitiesManufacturing EngineeringOwn manufacturing processes from introduction through sustained productionDesign and develop bespoke tooling and fixtures to support product manufacturingEnsure production equipment, tooling, fixtures, and work instructions are capable, documented, and controlledLead root cause analysis for process, quality, and yield issues using structured problem-solving toolsSupport new product introductions (NPI) and product transfers with clear readiness criteria and handoffsProcess Control & DocumentationDevelop, maintain, and enforce standard work, manufacturing procedures, control plans, and process documentationEnsure manufacturing changes follow proper change management and documentation controlPartner with Quality to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and our internal QMSEngineering MentorshipMentor manufacturing engineers, setting expectations for technical rigor, ownership, and professional growthReview and guide manufacturing engineering work to ensure completeness and quality before releaseBuild manufacturing engineering capability across the site through coaching and standard practicesCross-Functional CollaborationPartner closely with Production, Supply Chain, Quality, Automation, and Design Engineering to support operational prioritiesTranslate production needs into engineering solutions that are practical and scalableSupport capacity planning, layout optimization, and labor efficiency initiativesContinuous Improvement & Automation SupportLead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivitySupport automation projects by defining requirements, validating process capability, and ensuring smooth integration into productionDrive data-based decisions using production metrics and process performance indicatorsRequired QualificationsEducationBachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field requiredAdvanced degree preferred but not requiredExperience5+ years of experience in manufacturing or production engineering within a regulated or industrial environment2+ years of experience leading or mentoring engineers strongly preferredDemonstrated experience supporting production operations, not just project-based engineering workTechnical SkillsStrong understanding of manufacturing processes, fixtures, tooling, and equipment validationExperience with ISO-based quality systems and documentation controlProficiency in structured problem-solving (RCCA, 5 Whys, Fishbone, DOE)Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement toolsAbility to translate technical detail into clear, usable production documentationLeadership & Behavioral SkillsComfortable setting direction, holding accountability, and making technical decisionsAble to coach and develop engineers while maintaining high standardsStrong communicator across technical and non-technical audiencesOrganized, disciplined, and detail-oriented with a bias toward executionCalm under pressure and effective in a fast-paced production environmentSuccess in This Role Looks LikeManufacturing processes are stable, documented, and ownedManufacturing Engineering changes are deliberate, controlled, and well-communicatedProduction issues are addressed systematically, not reactivelyManufacturing engineers are growing in capability and confidenceManufacturing Engineering is viewed as a reliable partner to production and site operations, not a bottleneckNot the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Introduce Yourself in the top-right corner of the page or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!