About Unigen
Unigen is a global technology company providing innovative electronics manufacturing and product solutions to customers across diverse industries. With decades of industry experience and operations in key global markets, we combine engineering expertise, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and responsive customer service to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions—from product development through production and fulfillment.
Location and Work Arrangement
This position is based in Newark, California and is onsite.
Benefits
Unigen offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan; paid time off; paid holidays; and professional development opportunities. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and applicable plan terms.
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Newark, CA
Department: Manufacturing Engineering
Reports to: VP, Manufacturing Operations
Job Overview
The Manufacturing Engineer develops, implements, and optimizes manufacturing processes to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality production. This role supports new product introductions, drives process improvements, and partners with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth product transitions from design to manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
Process Development & Improvement
- Develop and implement manufacturing methods, workflows, and production controls in line with specifications and quality standards.
- Recommend and execute improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
- Design, develop, or source tools, fixtures, and equipment to support manufacturing needs.
New Product Introduction (NPI)
- Lead the transition of products from design to manufacturing.
- Collaborate with product engineering and customers to ensure design-for-manufacturability (DFM).
- Train production teams and evaluate results for new/revised product launches.
Cost & Tooling Analysis
- Estimate manufacturing costs, labor requirements, and tooling needs.
- Create manufacturing labor quotes and NRE estimates.
- Manage Engineering/Manufacturing Change Orders (ECO/MCO) and coordinate implementation with production.
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain accurate manufacturing documentation including BOMs, process instructions, and change orders.
- Track and report on process performance, quality, and efficiency metrics.
Cross-Functional Support & Training
- Analyze processes to identify cost reduction and quality improvement opportunities.
- Participate in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action initiatives.
- Provide technical training and guidance to production supervisors, leads, and operators.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electronics Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 3–5 years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in electronics or mechanical production.
- Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, DFM, and process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ).
- Experience with PCB/PCBA manufacturing, mechanical fabrication, and quality inspection techniques.
- Proficiency in documentation control (BOMs, ECO/MCO, PCBA documentation).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Electronics Engineering or equivalent experience
- 3-5 years of manufacturing engineering experience
- Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
- Design for Manufacturability (DFM) experience
- Process validation experience (IQ/OQ/PQ)
- Experience with PCB/PCBA manufacturing
- Mechanical fabrication and quality inspection techniques
- Proficiency in documentation control (BOMs, ECO/MCO, PCBA documentation)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills
What We Do
From EMS to OEM and everything in between, Unigen has been a trusted technology partner to customers worldwide for over 30 years. Unigen is an established global leader in the design and manufacture of OEM products including SSDs, DRAM modules, NVDIMMs, Enterprise IO and AI solutions. Unigen also offers a full array of Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), including design, quick-turn prototyping, new product introduction, volume production, supply chain management, assembly & test, and aftermarket services. Headquartered in Newark, California, the company operates state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities (ISO-9001/14001/13485 and IATF 16949) in the heart of Silicon Valley as well as offshore in Vietnam and Malaysia. Unigen offers its products and services to customers worldwide targeting a broad range of end markets including automotive, computing and storage, embedded, medical, AI, robotics, clean energy, and IoT. Learn more about Unigen’s products and services at Unigen.com.
