Sustaining Engineer

AMETEK Inc.; Rosemead (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. in Rosemead, CA is seeking a Sustaining Engineer to sustain mature products, develop manufacturing plans, and lead process improvements across production lines.

You will coordinate launches, perform PFMEA and value stream mapping, and maintain process documentation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturability and quality. The role emphasizes safety, cost reduction, and ongoing learning in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• SolidWorks and ePDM or similar 3D CAD programs experience.
• Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• Microsoft Office proficiency; MRP and BOM knowledge.
• Ability to leverage AI tools to improve productivity and quality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing standards, training team members, and evaluating results. Prepare Release Packages consisting of Bills of Materials, routings, drawings, fixtures/tooling, DCNs.
• Confer with team regarding manufacturing capabilities to facilitate production processes.
• Confer with sales/customers concerning product design for manufacturing to ensure quality results. Interpret customer drawings and specifications in relation to capabilities.
• Apply statistical methodology and perform product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality, and efficiency improvement. Perform PFMEA, gap analysis and value stream mapping.
• Develop, maintain, and revise manufacturing process documentation, including SOPs, process specifications, and control plans.
• Review and disposition non-compliant material (DMRs and RMAs) to determine root cause and develop corrective/preventive actions.
• Perform all duties in accordance with company safety regulations and policies.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Manufacturing process improvement

AI tools usage

Kaizen/Lean

Education

B.S. Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ePDM

Job description

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Business Unit: Engineered Interconnects & Packaging

Posting Date: Sep 23, 2026

Job Description

The Sustaining Engineer is responsible for providing technical knowledge and expertise in developing and improving products and processes. This includes development of manufacturing plans, program timelines and reports, design reviews, mechanical designs, documentation packages, production builds and training as needed. The Sustaining Engineer will be assigned responsibility for technical support and sustaining mature products currently in production.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing standards, training team members, and evaluating results. Prepare Release Packages consisting of Bill of Materials, routings, drawings, fixtures/tooling, Document Change Notice (DCNs)
• Confer with team regarding manufacturing capabilities to facilitate production processes.
• Confer with sales/customers concerning product design for manufacturing to ensure quality results. Interpret customer drawings and specifications in relation to capabilities.
• Apply statistical methodology and perform product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality, and efficiency improvement. Perform Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), gap analysis and value stream mapping.
• Develop, maintain, and revise manufacturing process documentation, including work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), process specifications, and control plans.
• Review and disposition non-compliant material (DMRs and RMAs) to determine root cause and develop corrective/preventative actions.
• Perform all duties in accordance with company safety regulations and company policies and procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Personal Qualities and Attributes

• Takes a high degree of personal responsibility.
• Places team achievement ahead of personal gain.
• Is confident, with a desire for future advancement.
• Strong work ethic.
• The ability and maturity to deal effectively with remote senior level executives.
• Superior organization skills and attention to detail.
• Must be able to work independently and on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience working with multi-site teams.

Position Requirements

• B.S. Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.
• 3 to 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience preferred.
• Glass to metal sealing experience preferred.
• Experience with Solidworks and ePDM or similar 3D CAD programs.
• Manufacturing/Machining knowledge preferred.
• Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• Must be able to perform various functions in support of product development and production support.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools (i.e., Excel, Word, etc.), MRP, Bill of Material creation and manufacturing process knowledge essential.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-marking, work quality, and to reduce cost. The successful must be able to identity appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 80,000

Salary Maximum: 90,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].