Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Northridge, CA
We’re seeking Manufacturing Engineers to support manufacturing process development, validation, equipment readiness, commercialization, and continuous improvement within a regulated medical device environment.
Responsibilities
- Own and optimize manufacturing processes to improve yield, throughput, capacity, quality, and reliability
- Design and implement manufacturing processes, layouts, semi-automated equipment, and material handling systems
- Develop and execute equipment and process validations (IQ/OQ/PQ)
- Develop and maintain process specifications, work instructions, and engineering documentation
- Support automation and advanced manufacturing technologies
- Troubleshoot complex manufacturing and quality issues and serve as a technical escalation point
- Lead root-cause investigations using 5 Why, Fishbone, and statistical analysis
- Drive initiatives to reduce scrap, improve efficiency, and optimize labor utilization
- Partner with equipment suppliers and cross-functional teams to improve equipment capability and reliability
- Support commercial production ramp-up and identify/eliminate manufacturing bottlenecks
- Ensure processes comply with FDA Quality System Regulations, ISO 13485, and internal procedures
Ideal Background
- Senior-level manufacturing engineering experience
- Experience with medical device manufacturing or another highly regulated industry
- Strong knowledge of process validation, equipment qualification, and continuous improvement
- Experience with automation, manufacturing equipment, and root-cause/problem-solving methodologies
- Familiarity with FDA QSR and ISO 13485 requirements