Job Description
Job Description
Emerald Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Senior 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.
Responsibilities of the Senior Manufacturing Engineer:
- 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.
Qualifications of the Senior Manufacturing Engineer:
- 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.required
- 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)