Top Manufacturing Engineer Jobs

Support optics manufacturing by developing and optimizing thin-film coating processes, troubleshooting production, applying SPC and lean/Six Sigma methods, enabling NPPI, and partnering with manufacturing, quality, and maintenance to improve yield, throughput, and safety.

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you'll lead projects, facilitate process improvements, troubleshoot issues, manage ECOs, and mentor technicians.

The NPI Manufacturing Engineer will lead projects from kickoff to production, ensuring compliance with design and quality standards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product launches.

Supports high-volume 300mm semiconductor manufacturing by improving processes, equipment operations, yields, efficiency, quality, and cycle time. Develops manufacturing methods and improvement plans, performs lot and equipment dispositions, identifies process and equipment problems, supports equipment and process startups, conducts process experiments, and participates in data analysis and resolution. The role requires a relevant bachelor’s degree and knowledge of statistical process control, engineering change control, and process release strategies.

Develop and maintain manufacturing methods and processes for parts, subassemblies and final assemblies. Control product documentation, coordinate new product releases with design engineering, evaluate and redesign products for reliability and cost, estimate manufacturing tooling needs, and collaborate with suppliers and contract manufacturers to improve quality and delivery.

Own the complete tooling lifecycle for aerospace airframe manufacturing, including fixture and jig architecture, CAD design, tolerance analysis, procurement, fabrication, installation, certification, and production support. Lead composite and metallic tooling development, metrology, proof-outs, defect investigations, vendor coordination, and DFM initiatives. Establish tooling standards and processes, mentor engineers and technicians, and transition prototype tooling toward scalable production.

Designs and improves manufacturing assembly equipment and processes through mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering. Responsibilities include developing specifications, work instructions, process flow charts, PFMEA documentation, PLC code updates, pneumatic and hydraulic schematics, equipment acceptance testing, capital project implementation, maintenance support, and safety, environmental, quality, and Six Sigma initiatives. The engineer also leads smaller projects, supports plant operations, and travels to supplier sites for equipment qualification.

Develop and maintain C/C++ test software and automated test stations for in-flight entertainment hardware. Design, debug, and deploy production test procedures and equipment integrations, troubleshoot hardware/software failures, support new product introduction, and improve manufacturing test processes and CI/CD practices while collaborating with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams.

Design, develop, and operate ground support equipment and vacuum test infrastructure for electric propulsion systems. Responsibilities include configuring vacuum chambers, writing procedures and safety documentation, executing environmental test campaigns, collecting data, troubleshooting vacuum and hardware issues, maintaining pumps and instrumentation, and supporting test-system requirements. The engineer collaborates with propulsion, mechanical, electrical, thermal, and integration teams while working hands-on with flight-grade hardware.

Lead mechanical design and development of electric propulsion hardware from concept through flight. Own propulsion subsystem architecture, CAD, drawings, GD&T, structural and thermal analysis, integration, testing, verification, and anomaly resolution. Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturing partners, lead design reviews, ensure performance and manufacturability, and mentor junior engineers. The role is on-site in Hawthorne, California, supporting high-performance aerospace systems.

Lead design, programming, commissioning, and validation of automated manufacturing equipment and robotics. Develop PLC/HMI code, electrical control panels, integrate vision and field networks, troubleshoot production systems, drive continuous improvement, perform FMEA and risk assessments, and create standards, documentation, and training for automation deployments in a medical-device manufacturing environment.

Support manufacturing floor efficiency by analyzing processes, implementing improvements, assisting CNC/PLC programming, ensuring product quality, creating documentation, collaborating across departments, and training staff.

Design and optimize manufacturing processes, layouts, tooling, and work instructions for aircraft assembly. Support production troubleshooting, nonconformance investigations, process training, and cross-functional coordination to ensure quality, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

Support and improve manufacturing processes for liquid-cooled cold plates: troubleshoot on the shop floor, design fixtures, create work instructions, perform dimensional inspection and RCCA, support NPI, coordinate equipment changes, maintain tooling, and drive continuous improvement to ensure production readiness and quality.

Lead design and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes for modular enclosures and structural weldments. Develop documentation (BOMs, work instructions, routings), CAD fixtures, NPI activities, Lean improvements, ERP process integration, and maintain ISO 9001 compliance. Drive root-cause analysis (FMEA, SPC, 8D), mentor staff, and collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to scale production and ensure manufacturability.

Design and optimize manufacturing processes for modular enclosures and structural weldments. Create process documentation, fixtures, BOMs, routings, and CNC programs. Lead NPI, apply Lean methods, support ISO9001 compliance, perform root-cause analysis (FMEA, SPC, 8D), integrate automation, and mentor technicians.

Lead design and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes for modular enclosures and structural weldments. Create process documentation, tooling/fixture designs, NPI plans, and ERP process controls. Apply Lean, FMEA, SPC, and 8D to optimize production, ensure ISO9001 compliance, integrate automation, and mentor technicians and junior engineers.

Design, develop, and improve test manufacturing processes for electro-mechanical energy storage systems. Create fixtures and workstations, optimize workflows, manage BOMs, inventory, quality control, and produce clear assembly work instructions while collaborating with R&D, test development, and execution teams.

Lead development, deployment, and qualification of manufacturing workstations and equipment from benchtop prototypes to high-volume automated systems. Provide DFM feedback, select and partner with equipment integrators, install and commission equipment, create robust processes and documentation, resolve production issues, and train operations teams to enable safe, high-quality, high-uptime battery manufacturing.

Lead selection, scaling, optimization, and commissioning of calendaring, drying, and slitting equipment for high-volume iron-air battery manufacturing. Collaborate with process engineering and procurement, lead FAT/SAT, mentor technicians and junior engineers, and create safety and quality documentation to scale pilot processes to production.

Lead development, procurement, installation, and qualification of manufacturing workstations and equipment for high-volume battery production. Provide DFM feedback, select integrators, create processes and documentation, debug equipment/process issues, and train operations to achieve safe, high-quality, high-uptime manufacturing.

Lead design and deployment of highly automated manufacturing work cells, collaborate across design, production, supply chain, controls, software and robotics, apply DFM, troubleshoot and optimize equipment, identify automation opportunities, and drive upgrades to enable scalable, high-reliability production.

Plan and optimize plant processes, equipment layout, and workflow to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Support root cause analysis, continuous improvement, time studies, capital projects, mold moves, and quality initiatives while providing technical input on tooling, automation, and product quality.

Lead design and implementation of manufacturable, repeatable production processes for rocket engines. Create work instructions, process flows, tooling, and inspection plans; implement new manufacturing technologies; support root-cause analyses and corrective actions; perform FMEAs and ensure compliance with AS9100/ISO9001. Collaborate with design, QA, supply chain, and production to improve throughput, reduce cost, and apply AI to optimize processes.

Hands-on role supporting and operating laser, waterjet, and press brake equipment; troubleshooting, setup, preventive maintenance, tooling and fixture development, DFM feedback, process standardization, operator training, and continuous improvement to improve uptime, reduce setup time, and ensure manufacturability during NPI.