Manufacturing Engineer III

About the role

We are seeking a process oriented and results-driven Manufacturing Engineer III to lead day-to-day process development and improvement at our San Jose, California site.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and sustain robust processes in direct support of sheet metal and welding – fabrication, fixturing, validation, distortion control, and finishing
• Support engineering projects that enable capacity expansion, automation, and tech transfer
• Identify and communicate manufacturing cost drivers and DFM opportunities
• Apply root causes analysis to resolve process issues and eliminate waste
• Design and implement tooling, fixtures and equipment to improve productivity and cost
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify efficiency opportunities
• Create, review and approve engineering drawings, equipment layouts, change orders and specifications
• Create and execute validation protocols
• Communicate complex issues with customers and internal team members
• Support new product launches by developing scalable, compliant processes
• Address and lead assigned CAPAs pertaining to the area of responsibility
• Assist in the execution of projects with minimum supervision, on time and within budget to achieve tangible results
• Drive improvements through root cause analysis and data driven decision-making
• Participate in cross-functional project teams to implement creative solutions
• Meet internal and external customer expectations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field
• 7+ years of engineering work experience in metals fabrication processes
• Demonstrated success in process improvement, cost reduction, or yield/capacity increase
• New product development or launch support experience is highly desirable
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, root cause analysis, and validation
• Proven experienced in GD&T interpretation and application
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Experience in medical device manufacturing or other highly regulated industry is preferred