Senior Manufacturing Engineer

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Brea, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Emerald Technologies has an exciting opportunity for aSenior Manufacturing Engineer to join our Brea, CA team!

At Emerald Technologies, every employee plays a meaningful role in building innovative products for aerospace, medical, defense, and commercial applications. Join a supportive, collaborative team where your work matters and your career can grow without limits!

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer within a fast-growing PCBA contract manufacturing environment, you’ll help shape how products are built, improve processes, and drive technical excellence across our manufacturing operations.

• Lead manufacturing readiness reviews and communicate build strategies to cross‑functional teams.
• Review customer drawings and documentation for manufacturability and compliance.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing plans, work instructions, tooling requirements, and process documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, and throughput.
• Analyze quality issues, identify trends, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Specify, evaluate, and justify equipment, fixtures, and special processes for production.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, test engineering, and production teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related field) preferred
• 7–10 years of experience in PCBA, cable assembly, or electromechanical manufacturing.
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• Experience in contract manufacturing, preferably supporting military/aerospace customers.
• Strong knowledge of IPC‑A‑610 and J‑STD‑001 standards required
• Hands‑on experience with Lean, 6S, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency with CAD tools and MES systems (Aegis preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and lead cross‑functional technical initiatives.

Benefits of the Job:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• 401K and company matching with no vesting period
• PTO for rest and relaxation
• Gym reimbursement (through Anthem)
• Employee Assistance Program
• A safe and inclusive work environment with team and management support
• Employee training and development
• Community service and philanthropic initiatives
• Employee appreciation and events
• Employee Referral program

Emerald Technologies is an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers, focusing on high-reliability electronic assemblies. With design and manufacturing facilities in California, Michigan, New Hampshire, Oregon as well as in China and Malaysia. Emerald Technologies specializes in high mix, low- to medium-volume manufacturing for high-reliability markets in the Aerospace/Defense, Life Sciences, Renewable Energy, Industrial Controls, Power & Infrastructure, Semiconductor and Telecommunications sectors.

However, our rapid turnaround times, responsive customer service, and collaborative problem-solving approach distinguishes us from the competition.

At Emerald Technologies, we are committed to fully understanding and meeting the needs of our customers through quality excellence, advanced engineering, and a solid commitment to customer relationships.

This position requires access to information subject to U.S. export control regulations. Applicants must qualify as a U.S. Person under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

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