Manufacturing Engineer

Therm-x of California is the leading manufacturer for Advanced Temperature and Control Systems for Hi-Technology industries. We have been in business for over 30 years and have a diverse customer base. We offer competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package. The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes for the Heater & Sensors division. This role supports production, process optimization, troubleshooting, and technical writing to ensure product quality and compliance with customer requirements. Responsibilities include but are not limited to;

• Provide technical support to production personnel in troubleshooting manufacturing, assembly, and testing issues.
• Develop, review, and maintain manufacturing work instructions, Operational Method Sheets (OMS), and standard operating procedures.
• Support lean manufacturing initiatives focused on improving process efficiency, product quality, yield, and cost reduction.
• Support new product introduction (NPI), manufacturing readiness, and product transfers from engineering development to production, including transfers to other manufacturing facilities.
• Perform process validation and qualification testing to ensure products meet customer specifications and engineering requirements.
• Analyze manufacturing data, identify process trends, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Apply statistical analysis and Six Sigma principles using tools such as JMP or equivalent software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve manufacturing issues and improve product reliability.
• Prepare technical reports, engineering documentation, and presentations as required.
• Develop efficient lean manufacturing processes with an emphasis on quality and efficiency.
• Monitor and improve equipment utilization using data collected by company systems.
• Evaluate production and NPI parts with DFM in mind by applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials, soliciting observations from operators
• Specify tooling or equipment required to manufacture product per customer requirements within budgeted cost and lead time
• Work with CNC programmers, cutting tool suppliers and machine operators to optimize machining processes and tooling
• Write clear, concise documentation of OMS (Operational Method Sheets) and procedures
• Provide technical assistance on projects supporting the manufacturing divisions.
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
• Determine root cause of defects and nonconformance of processes.
• Interface with suppliers, subcontractors, and contract manufacturers as needed
• Spend time observing and gathering feedback how current processes are working and report back to management your findings.

Desired skills and knowledge;

• BS in Engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing, Electro-Mechanical or equivalent)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, Project, Inventor)
• Drafting experience in CAD highly desirable. (Solid Works, AutoCAD Inventor)
• Read and interpret assembly drawings, blue prints and electrical schematics
• Read bill of materials and identify all components specified
• Self-motivated, requiring minimum supervision.
• Over 6 years of experience in low volume high variety manufacturing environment.
• Experience in sensors, electrical assemblies, heating products, semiconductor equipment, or related industries is preferred.
• Experience with manufacturing process qualifications, DOE, statistical process control (SPC), and failure analysis.
• Experience developing manufacturing fixtures, test setups, and production tooling.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.