Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Google; United States; On-site; USD 170,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus target 15%

Equity grants

Job summary

Google is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Sunnyvale, CA, to drive the design, optimization, and qualification of complex manufacturing processes. You will lead DfX initiatives and RCCA investigations, defining critical parameters and strengthening SPC and data analytics across production lines.

The role requires 4 years of progressive experience in manufacturing engineering and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Travel up to 20% is possible as projects demand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a engineering field required.
• 4 years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in Manufacturing Engineer-related roles or the offered job.

Responsibilities

• Drive design, optimization, and qualification of complex manufacturing processes with timely tooling, software, and documentation.
• Lead Design for Excellence (DfX) initiatives to improve manufacturability, cost, quality, and availability.
• Champion RCCA by directing investigations of failures and applying analytical principles; implement robust SPC by defining critical parameters and analyzing data.
• Develop comprehensive manufacturing strategies including partner selection and integration of advanced technologies.
• Steer manufacturing test development for new and existing product designs to improve test platforms and software solutions.
• International travel required 20% of the time to unplanned worksites.

Skills

Manufacturing process engineering

Root cause analysis

Statistical process control

NPI / LPM management

Technical project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Job description

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Sunnyvale, CA, USA

Experience Level: Mid

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• 4 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or in a Manufacturing Engineer-related occupation.

Position requires 4 years of experience in the following

• Manufacturing Process Engineering or Manufacturing Assembly Process Development
• Production Failure Analysis and Root Cause Analysis or Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) Management
• Statistical Process Control (SPC) or Data Analytics for Manufacturing
• Hardware Product Development Lifecycle Management or New Product Introduction (NPI) Management
• Technical Project Management or Engineering Project Leadership

About the job

Google Cloud accelerates every organization's ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google's cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $170,250 - $209,000 + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Drive the design, optimization, and qualification of complex manufacturing processes, ensuring all tooling, software, and documentation are delivered on time and within budget.
• Lead Design for Excellence (DfX) initiatives for complex components, influencing technical designs to improve manufacturability, cost, quality, and overall availability.
• Champion the Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) process by directing investigations into technical failures and guiding teams to effectively apply analytical principles. Implement robust statistical process controls by defining critical parameters, analyzing data to identify improvement opportunities, and maintaining essential manufacturing equipment.
• Develop comprehensive manufacturing strategies, including partner selection and the integration of advanced technologies, to enhance production efficiency and supply continuity.
• Steer manufacturing test development for new and existing product designs, driving improvements to test platforms and software solutions to ensure high-quality releases.
• International travel required 20% of the time to unanticipated worksites.

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