Senior Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer - Lean & NPI

Socket.dev; Mayfield (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer II to develop and optimize manufacturing processes for mechanical and electromechanical products, with emphasis on quality, cost, and repeatability. You will lead tooling, fixtures, equipment, automation, documentation, and process controls to support low-cost production.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and suppliers to drive NPI readiness, manage process improvements, and provide SME guidance on

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional manufacturing/engineering experience.
• Experience with RF Coil manufacturing or advanced manufacturing.
• Background in Engineering (AME) or New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Experience with data analysis and trending is a plus.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, 6S, and value-stream mapping.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives using structured problem-solving.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for mechanical/electromechanical products.
• Collaborate with Engineering to ensure DFO considerations across cost, manufacturability, and quality.
• Design and redesign product areas to meet production goals.
• Prepare operations for production launches for NPIs and supplier readiness.
• Develop fixtures, tooling, and equipment for efficient production.
• Select and qualify manufacturing equipment and inspection systems.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation and work instructions.
• Analyze production data to improve throughput, efficiency, and OEE.
• Lead root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Maintain process controls including FMEAs and control plans.
• Provide training and SME support to manufacturing partners.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Solidworks

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Communication skills

MS365

PLM Systems

ERP

AI tools

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Solidworks

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer II to develop and optimize manufacturing processes for mechanical and electromechanical products, with emphasis on quality, cost, and repeatability. You will lead tooling, fixtures, equipment, automation, documentation, and process controls to support low-cost production.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and suppliers to drive NPI readiness, manage process improvements, and provide SME guidance on