Senior Manufacturing Engineer: 3D Printing & Process Innovation

Carbon; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbon is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our Santa Clara, CA team. You will lead root cause analysis, troubleshoot across multiple systems, and drive process improvements to ensure products meet our exacting quality standards.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing engineering in a low-volume, high-mix environment, CAD tooling proficiency, and strong cross-functional collaboration. On-site role with a fast-paced, innovative culture.

Qualifications

• B.S./M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience (excluding internships) in a low-volume, high-mix environment.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Hands-on troubleshooting experience with complex electro-mechanical, pneumatic, optical, or similarly integrated systems.
• Proven track record of resolving production line issues and non-conformances using structured root cause methods (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, or similar).
• Strong written and verbal communicator who can turn technical findings into clear work instructions and corrective action plans, and who works effectively across Design, Systems, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause analysis and troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, optical, and software systems, using data analysis and MES tools to resolve issues at their source and escalating to subject matter experts when needed.
• Serve as a key technical resource for the production floor, quickly unblocking technicians and operators so the line keeps moving.
• Drive corrective actions through to full resolution and implement lasting process improvements that increase efficiency, quality, and repeatability.
• Support NPI and new process development, partnering with Design, Systems, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain to get products and processes ready for production.
• Design and build test fixtures and tooling to improve manufacturing and test processes.
• Program, troubleshoot, and maintain servers and PCAs.
• Turn technical findings into updated work instructions and process documentation so fixes are captured and sustained on the production floor.
• Train technicians and engineers, in-house and at supplier sites, on new and existing processes.
• Organize manufacturing workflows and ensure that manufacturing procedures follow safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Education

B.S./M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

B.S./M.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Python

Splunk

Quickbase

Job description

Carbon is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our Santa Clara, CA team. You will lead root cause analysis, troubleshoot across multiple systems, and drive process improvements to ensure products meet our exacting quality standards.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing engineering in a low-volume, high-mix environment, CAD tooling proficiency, and strong cross-functional collaboration. On-site role with a fast-paced, innovative culture.