Senior Manufacturing Engineer — Lean Mfg, NPI & Leadership

RedBrick Staffing; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RedBrick Staffing seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to lead floor operations in San Diego. You will evaluate processes and equipment, drive Lean improvements, and implement SOPs to ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 7+ years in manufacturing engineering, 3+ years of project management, and hands-on experience with floor equipment (CNC, Mills, Automation, Robotics). SolidWorks and statistical tools are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or similar.
• 7+ years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience in lean manufacturing environments.
• 3+ years of project management experience.
• Hands-on experience with floor manufacturing equipment (CNC, Mills, Automation, Robotics, 3D, etc.).
• Experience with SolidWorks, MiniTab/JMP, etc.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, cGMP, & Med Device regulations - Familiarity with ISO 13485.
• Experience creating and implementing SOPs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain manufacturing floor equipment – evaluate processes & equipment to identify areas of improvement.
• Partner with Mfg. team to resolve issues/concerns, etc.
• Ensure adherence to process efficiency, product quality, safety compliance, & cGMPs – create & implement processes/SOPs.
• Manage manufacturing engineering projects and ensure timelines are met – planning, executing, troubleshooting, etc.
• Mentor junior employees – foster a team oriented & collaborative environment.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency & cost reduction.
• Support NPD/NPI initiatives and provide guidance on DFMA.
• Support production schedules & product delivery timelines.
• Prepare KPIs reports for leadership.
• Support & troubleshoot complex product performance issues.
• Review engineering changes to meet spec requirements.
• Delegate tasks as needed.
• Ensure quality standards – ISO 13485.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations.
• Partner cross-functionally to support organizational goals.
• Maintain a safe & compliant work environment.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

cGMP knowledge

ISO 13485 familiarity

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

MiniTab/JMP

Floor equipment knowledge (CNC, Mills, Automation, Robotics)

Job description

RedBrick Staffing seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to lead floor operations in San Diego. You will evaluate processes and equipment, drive Lean improvements, and implement SOPs to ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 7+ years in manufacturing engineering, 3+ years of project management, and hands-on experience with floor equipment (CNC, Mills, Automation, Robotics). SolidWorks and statistical tools are preferred.