Senior Manufacturing Engineer

GForce Life Sciences; San Jose (CA); Presencial; USD 120 000 - 160 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

GForce Life Sciences in San Jose, CA seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes, fixtures, and inspection solutions. You will lead equipment builds, support production readiness, and troubleshoot manufacturing challenges.

The ideal candidate is hands-on with fixture development, experience supporting manufacturing environments, and capable of independently managing technical projects.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
• 2+ years of manufacturing engineering or related hands-on engineering experience.
• Experience building, assembling, testing, and troubleshooting manufacturing fixtures and equipment.
• Experience authoring manufacturing documentation (work instructions, procedures, technical documentation).
• Ability to read engineering drawings and component/fixture prints.
• Experience supporting manufacturing lines, production processes, or repair operations.
• Strong problem-solving and independent work capability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and execute procurement, assembly, installation, and testing of manufacturing equipment and fixtures.
• Design and develop custom inspection fixtures and equipment, including software integration and automated testing.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions and inspection procedures.
• Create component drawings and technical prints to support repair and manufacturing needs.
• Coordinate incoming inspection processes, including First Article Inspection (FAI).
• Support setup, validation, and optimization of manufacturing lines for repair and inspection operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical and process issues.
• Independently manage multiple assignments and projects with engineering judgment.
• Provide technical support during new product development and manufacturing transfer.

Conhecimentos

2+ years experience

Manufacturing engineering

Fixtures and equipment design

Technical documentation

Reading engineering drawings

Independent project management

Communication skills

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline

Ferramentas

LabVIEW

TestStand

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will support new product development initiatives by designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes, equipment, fixtures, and inspection solutions. This role will lead the development and execution of manufacturing equipment builds, support production readiness activities, create technical documentation, and troubleshoot manufacturing challenges. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with experience supporting manufacturing environments, developing fixtures, and independently managing technical projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the procurement, assembly, installation, and testing of custom and off-the-shelf manufacturing equipment and fixtures.
• Design and develop custom inspection fixtures and equipment, including mechanical setup, software integration, and automated testing solutions.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, inspection procedures, attribute charts, and PPAP documentation.
• Create component drawings and technical prints to support product repair and manufacturing needs.
• Coordinate and troubleshoot incoming inspection processes, including First Article Inspection (FAI) activities.
• Support the setup, validation, and optimization of manufacturing lines for product repair and inspection operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve technical, process, and manufacturing issues.
• Independently manage multiple assignments and projects while applying engineering judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Provide technical support throughout new product development and manufacturing transfer activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred; equivalent practical experience considered.
• 2+ years of manufacturing engineering experience or related hands‑on engineering experience.
• Experience building, assembling, testing, and troubleshooting manufacturing fixtures and equipment.
• Experience authoring manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, inspection procedures, and technical documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and component/fixture prints.
• Experience supporting manufacturing lines, production processes, or repair operations.
• Strong technical problem‑solving skills with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with LabVIEW and/or TestStand.
• Experience developing automated inspection or testing solutions.
• Experience in the medical device or regulated manufacturing industry.
• Experience with machine learning applications in manufacturing or inspection processes.
• Familiarity with PPAP processes and manufacturing quality documentation.