Manufacturing Engineer
Hayward, California | Full-Time Permanent | $95,000.00 - $115,000.00
September 15, 2025 | Job ID: 2187713
Job Summary
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Hayward, CA
Compensation: $95,000 -$115,000
401(k), and fully employer-covered medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
** VISA SPONSORSHIP AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS ROLE **
What You Will Be Doing:
- Develop and maintain detailed manufacturing process documentation including Operation Method Sheets, test procedures, test protocols, and quality checklists for electromechanical assemblies.
- Design custom fixtures, shop drawings and production tools to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and repeatability in manufacturing workflows.
- Translate engineering designs into clear instructions and shop drawings for production teams.
- Lead engineering build efforts and support assembly of complex control systems and modules.
- Partner with teams across Sales, Quality, and Production to refine manufacturing methods and improve outcomes.
- Identify and resolve production and quality issues through hands-on troubleshooting and structured problem-solving.
- Contribute to customer projects, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are consistently met.
What You Bring
- A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, preferably with experience in high-tech or semiconductor manufacturing.
- 5–8 years of hands-on experience in machining or fabrication, particularly with metals and plastics.
- Strong proficiency in SolidWorks and extensive knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- A practical, problem-solving mindset with a strong mechanical aptitude and a data-informed approach.
- Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to present ideas and results to both internal stakeholders and external customers.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing software, Excel, and standard business analysis tools.
- Ability to work independently, stay organized, and contribute in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment.
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