Manufacturing Engineer; QMS; Livermore; 3 Yrs Exp

Job Overview About the hiring company: "We are an employee-owned company, providing effective automation solutions. We are dedicated to quality and long-term value. Our first priority is to meet and exceed the requirements of our customers. WE are consistent in delivering products and solutions that simply work. Our reputation has allowed us to grow along with the successes our customers experience. As a leading Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) distributor, it is important to have inventory available, so our customers can anticipate the timely delivery of their tools and/or systems. Some of our standard product inventory includes circuit breakers, contractors, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and sensors of several technologies. We also inventory raw stock items for our value-added assemblies, to reduce lead times" Job Purpose The Sr. Manufacturing Engineers operate at the intersection of the engineering, sales, customer service and manufacturing departments, they must possess strong communication abilities, excellent technical skills, detailed oriented, and the capacity to facilitate teamwork across departments. Manufacturing Engineers are uniquely talented in both production and engineering analytical tasks. Principal Duties Lead the development and implementation of manufacturing solutions and translate customer and engineering requirements into effective manufacturing processes Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) initiatives to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and scalable production. Lead responsiblity for Quality Management Process and Documentation for internal and external customers Own and manage First Article Inspection (FAI) activities and FAI reports. Develop, maintain, and continuously improve detailed work instructions, process documentation, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Manage product lifecycle activities, including standard product maintenance, revision control, and engineering change implementation (e.g., ECO, SPS). Ensure production readiness by identifying, specifying, and validating required tooling and test fixtures. Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions using methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for complex manufacturing issues. Oversee electrical build processes including wiring, harnessing, panel integration, and system validation. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering. Master's Degree preferred 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or a similar role Expert competency with

IPC-A-620C

standard or ability to attain expert competency as a preferred skill Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, assembly, automation, etc.) Strong background in electrical systems (Control panels, MPDUs, PLCs, wiring, sensors, motion control) Knowledge of CAD packages (AutoCAD, Autodesk or SolidWorks) and manufacturing systems (e.g., ERP, MES) Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills and cross-functional collaboration abilities Experience with automation, robotics, or Industry 3.0/4.0 technologies preferred Familiarity with quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.) Lead Quality Management and nurture business relationships with our customers and vendors Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean, Kaizen) Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite/ Office / Excel / Word/ Adobe Acrobat Proficiency in quality tools such as SPC, CAPA, 8D, and root cause analysis Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Pay:

$110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person