Production Engineer at PeopleCaddie Production Engineer at PeopleCaddie in Modesto , California Posted in 16 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Title:

Production Engineer Company:

$300mm Manufacture (A growing manufacturer of premium, precision-engineered titanium products and small-format components.)

Location:

Near Modesto, CA Salary:

Up to $100K (ROD - Rate Open for Discussion)

Relocation Assitance :

Yes, open for discussion We are seeking a hands-on Production Engineer to help optimize and scale precision manufacturing operations. This is a newly created position focused on improving manufacturing efficiency, reducing scrap, increasing equipment utilization, and building standardized processes and KPI infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Own and optimize manufacturing processes involving CNC machining , including vertical mills, 5-axis mills, Swiss screw machines, and lathes. Support processes such as laser cutting/welding, small-parts assembly, finishing/polishing, and packaging. Lead SMED/changeover reduction initiatives to improve equipment availability and throughput. Establish and maintain manufacturing KPIs, including OEE, scrap, throughput, downtime, and yield . Analyze production data and identify opportunities to improve cycle time, quality, productivity, and cost. Drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions for production issues. Partner closely with R D and Quality to reduce scrap and improve first-pass quality . Qualifications 5+ years of progressive production exp Hands-on experience with precision machining/CNC or comparable high-volume manufacturing processes . Demonstrated process-improvement accomplishments, ideally including measurable reductions in scrap, cycle time, changeover time, or manufacturing costs. Strong Lean Manufacturing, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving capabilities. Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline preferred;

ISO 9001

a plus Spanish/English plus.