Job Summary The Manufacturing Engineer provides technical manufacturing support throughout the product lifecycle, from design phase through full production. This role serves as a liaison between Design Engineering, Procurement, Assembly, and Quality to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality manufacturing operations. The position plays a key role in improving manufacturability, supporting production, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities Participate in design reviews and provide product evaluations to ensure designs are manufacturable, practical, and cost-effective.

Review engineering drawings prior to Production Release to verify compatibility with current manufacturing technologies.

Lead and support make/buy evaluations, recommending in-house versus external vendor manufacturing solutions.

Participate in vendor surveys and support supplier capability assessments.

Evaluate and define requirements for assembly tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment.

Actively participate in Material Review Board (MRB) activities and support disposition of nonconforming material.

Support Change Control Board (CCB) reviews to ensure engineering changes are producible and within manufacturing capabilities.

Monitor daily production activities and recommend material, process, or labor improvements to increase efficiency.

Coordinate with Methods and Tooling teams to support tool design, fixture development, and process documentation.





Develop manufacturing assembly flow charts, process instructions, and layout designs to optimize product flow.

Design and maintain assembly floor layouts and equipment configurations to promote efficiency.

Lead or support special manufacturing projects, studies, and evaluations as assigned.

Actively participate in Lean manufacturing initiatives such as 5S, TPM, VSM, and continuous improvement projects.

Establish clear, measurable objectives aligned with departmental KPIs and site goals.

Ensure compliance with applicable certifications and standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, AS9000, ANSI ESD S20.20, IPC, etc.).

Provide coaching, mentoring, and technical guidance to junior engineering staff.

Perform other duties as required to support departmental and organizational objectives.

Qualifications General Qualifications Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.

Proven ability to multitask and manage priorities effectively.

High attention to detail with strong organizational skills.

Ability to work effectively with cross-functional and diverse teams.

Demonstrates professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Knowledge and application of continuous improvement methodologies.

Strong customer service mindset.

Proficient in Microsoft Office tools and virtual collaboration platforms (e.g., WebEx).

📌 Manufacturing Engineer III (Tijuana)
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