Manufacturing & Quality Engineering III/IV

About the Role

Sorenson Engineering is seeking a candidate with experience in manufacturing engineering, specializing in CAD/CAM development, CNC programming, and training. This hybrid Manufacturing & Quality Engineering position supports projects and processes of varying complexity, from limited to highly complex tasks, focusing on developing, overseeing, and improving manufacturing processes to ensure exceptional quality for mission-critical precision electrical contacts.

Responsibilities

• Develops manufacturing processes by analyzing product requirements, researching, testing, implementing, and improving manufacturing methods.
• Provides engineering support to Manufacturing, including day-to-day problem solving of process deficiencies and product defects, as well as updating process documentation.
• Investigates, collaborates, and diagnoses to resolve production problems.
• Evaluates and improves manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product requirements, material types, part features, machining processes, tooling, production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality standards.
• Develops and improves methods for inspection and measurement, including Quality Plans for in-process and final inspection.
• Assures product and process quality by designing inspection methods and fixturing, testing process capabilities, establishing standards, and confirming manufacturing processes.
• Applies knowledge of chemical and physical properties of metals, including machinability, and how these processes affect part features such as dimensions, tolerances, and finishes.
• Confers with planning and engineering staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Provides troubleshooting support to operations and seeks to maximize quality and efficiency through improvement projects.
• Performs cost and time analysis on manufacturing processes in accordance with process optimization goals.
• Collaborates with team members, operational personnel, and the Technical Director to solve complex manufacturing and quality problems.
• Provides technical expertise to less experienced team members and operational personnel.

Requirements

• Familiar with AS9100 Quality Requirements.
• Knowledge of administrative procedures, including managing paper files and electronic records.
• Competence in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to interpret written and oral instructions.
• Able to work in a team environment to resolve work issues.
• Effective communication skills in English.

Qualifications

• Level I, II, & IV: Bachelor’s degree in engineering required. Minimum 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Level III: Minimum of 10 years of appropriate technical experience with Sorenson Engineering.

Physical Demands

• Periodically walk and/or travel to other areas of the plant.
• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Good eyesight and hand dexterity.
• Able to identify and distinguish colors.

Work Environment

Within safety guidelines, exposure to noise, moving mechanical parts, oils/solvents, fumes, and odors that may affect the eyes, ears, nose, throat, and/or skin.

Pay

The expected salary range for this California position is listed in compliance with California law. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.