Manufacturing Engineer I

About the role

We are seeking a process-oriented and results-driven Manufacturing Engineer I to support day-to-day process development and improvement for existing base business and new product launches at our San Jose, California site.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering projects that enable capacity expansion, automation, and tech transfer
• Design & implement tooling/fixtures & equipment to improve quality, productivity, and cost
• Apply root causes analysis to resolve process issues and eliminate waste
• Partner with quality and regulatory teams to ensure compliance requirements and validation protocols are executed
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify efficiency and improvement opportunities
• Create, review, & approve engineering documentation
• Communicate complex issues with customers and internal team members
• Support new product launches by developing scalable, compliant processes
• Assist in the execution of projects with minimum supervision, on time and within budget to achieve tangible results
• Drive improvements through systematic problem solving, root cause analysis, and data driven decision-making
• Participate in cross-functional project teams to implement creative solutions that have tangible results in cost reduction and efficiency improvement
• Clearly comprehend internal and external customer expectations and plan
• Demonstrate and own a safety-oriented culture
• Contribute to improving company metrics and align with efforts to meet site goals

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field
• 0-2 years of engineering work experience in metals fabrication processes
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, root cause analysis, and validation
• Experienced in GD&T interpretation and application
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• New product development or launch support experience is highly desirable
• Experience in medical device manufacturing or other highly regulated industry is preferred