Manufacturing Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing & Industrial Engineer to drive manufacturing excellence, process optimization, and operational efficiency for high-precision optical and microscopy products. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Lean Manufacturing
, industrial engineering practices, New Product Introduction (NPI), and continuous improvement initiatives within a high-tech manufacturing environment.

• Develop, optimize, and sustain manufacturing and assembly processes for precision optical and microscopy systems.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), process validation, pilot builds, and production ramp-up activities.
• Improve productivity, yield, takt time, throughput, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Design and implement tooling, fixtures, workstations, and assembly equipment.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, PFMEA, and control plans.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA), implement CAPA, and resolve manufacturing process issues.
• Support automation, digital manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including Kaizen, 5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, ECRS, and waste elimination.
• Conduct time and motion studies using MODAPTS and MOST methodologies.
• Perform Value Stream Mapping (Current & Future State) to identify process improvement opportunities.
• Analyze VA/NVA/RNVA activities to improve operational efficiency.
• Perform line balancing using Yamazumi charts for high-volume and high-mix manufacturing environments.
• Conduct capacity planning, utilization analysis, bottleneck identification, and headcount optimization.
• Improve factory layout, material flow, and internal logistics using Lean principles.
• Develop factory layouts and workstation designs using AutoCAD or Factory CAD tools.
• Conduct ergonomics studies to improve workplace safety and operator productivity.
• Monitor and improve key manufacturing metrics such as Cycle Time, Yield, UPH, UPPH, Headcount, and Quality Performance Levels (QPL).
• Lead productivity improvement and cost reduction initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Implement process improvements to eliminate waste and improve operational efficiency.
• Support daily production reviews and manufacturing performance tracking.
• Drive continuous improvement projects focused on throughput, quality, and labor optimization.
• Partner with suppliers and contract manufacturers to improve manufacturing performance.
• Train and mentor operators, technicians, and junior engineers on Lean Manufacturing principles and industrial engineering best practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline.
• 8–10+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering and Industrial Engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proven experience with Kaizen, 5S, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Line Balancing, MOST/MODAPTS, and Time Studies.
• Experience supporting NPI, process validation, pilot builds, and production ramp-up.
• Strong knowledge of PFMEA, CAPA, RCA, OEE, and manufacturing process optimization.
• Experience with AutoCAD or Factory CAD for factory layout and workstation design.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Candidates with experience in one or more of the following industries are highly preferred:

• Precision Manufacturing
• Electronics Manufacturing
• Medical Devices
• Optical Systems
• High-Tech Manufacturing

• Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus.
• Experience with Industry 4.0, manufacturing automation, and digital manufacturing initiatives.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Any valid U.S. work authorization.

Onsite – Dublin, California.

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