Job Title:  Manufacturing Engineer

About Us:

Join our AMETEK IntelliPower team, where we design and deliver high-performance, ruggedized uninterruptible power systems (UPS) and frequency/voltage conversion solutions to safeguard mission-critical operations. Be a part of a team that ensures the reliability and protection of essential systems in the toughest environments, making a direct impact on critical industries worldwide!

Job Summary:

This position is accountable for developing and implementing continuous improvement strategies that drive a culture of safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency in manufacturing operations. The Manufacturing Engineer will drive quick improvements in targeted departments while working towards sustainable long-term improvements across operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize Lean principles and Best Practices to establish work instruction standards for assembly and test to generate productivity savings, improve quality, enhance safety, and increase OTD.
• Work with Operations, Engineering, and Quality to develop Continuous Improvement strategies that directly support operational goals.
• Lead strategic initiatives for cost reduction, quality improvement, and operational efficiency.
• Facilitate and drive change in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, leveraging their strong interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills.
• Establish, maintain, and provide training to assembly team on relevant standard operating procedures, develop workflow diagrams for products, and reduce manufacturing process lead times.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and training to project teams on using and practicing Lean methodologies and tools.
• Identify and drive Kaizens and focus on Continuous improvement events to implement improvement initiatives, working closely with manufacturing managers and operators.
• Utilize strategies and standards to improve equipment reliability with an initial focus on critical or bottleneck equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 – 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications and drawings, detailed knowledge of manufacturing processes involving electronic assemblies, PCB construction/design/manufacturing, and testing of electronic products, and experience in product design, PCB layout, and test fixture design for electronic devices.

Desired Qualifications:

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience in a high mix, low volume, process manufacturing environment
• Practical experience implementing Lean Manufacturing.
• Strong communication, project management, and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in Autodesk Inventor and SolidWorks.

What’s in It for You:

• Competitive compensation, holiday pay, and paid time off

• Great benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k), plus matching
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings account (HSA) with AMETEK contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, and family medical leave
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee assistance program
• Exciting, fast-paced environment where you could make a true impact
• Opportunities for career advancement within our business unit and across all other AMETEK business entities

Additional Details:

This position is located in sunny Orange, California. Orange combines historical charm with modern living. From the center of town referred to as the Plaza to our top-rated hospitals, schools, and parks, we’re a “Slice of Old Towne Charm.” The City of Orange includes plenty of natural, undeveloped areas that offer outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to get outside and explore nature in Orange County with trails for hikers, equestrians, and mountain bikers of all skill levels.

To learn more about our company and our job opportunities, visit us at: https://www.ametek.com/careers

To learn more about the business unit you’ll be joining, visit us at: https://www.intellipower.com/