Principal Manufacturing Engineer - Laser & Ultrasonic Welding

San Diego, CA, US • Posted 6 days ago • Updated 5 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
Fitment

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Job Details

Skills

  • Welding
  • Machining
  • Material Handling
  • Productivity
  • Inspection
  • Statistical Process Control
  • Process Improvement
  • Mentorship
  • Management
  • Delegation
  • Communication
  • Manufacturing
  • Collaboration
  • IT Management
  • Coaching
  • Training
  • Regulatory Compliance

Summary

Principal Manufacturing Engineer - Laser & Ultrasonic Welding

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and optimize manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, machining, processing, and material handling.
  • Develop efficient machine and equipment layouts to maximize productivity, throughput, and facility utilization.
  • Define sequences of operations and manufacturing procedures for tools, equipment, and production processes.
  • Adapt machine and equipment designs to meet factory and production requirements.
  • Incorporate inspection and test requirements into manufacturing and production plans.
  • Evaluate machinery, equipment, and tooling performance; identify deficiencies and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency and product quality.
  • Develop manufacturing processes that support Statistical Process Control (SPC) and other process improvement techniques.
  • Partner with Engineering and cross-functional teams on design concepts, specifications, equipment selection, and manufacturing methods.
  • Ensure manufacturing processes and procedures comply with applicable quality, regulatory, and safety requirements.
  • Lead or contribute to process improvement, technology implementation, and manufacturing initiatives.
  • Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentoring to other engineers and technical professionals.
  • Manage moderately complex to large-scale projects, including planning, delegation, stakeholder communication, and review of deliverables.
Technical Leadership & Impact
This is a senior-level individual contributor role with significant technical autonomy and responsibility. The successful candidate will:
  • Serve as a technical expert for assigned manufacturing processes and projects.
  • Influence the development of new products, processes, standards, and operational plans.
  • Solve complex and sometimes undefined manufacturing problems through detailed analysis and investigation.
  • Drive improvements to processes, systems, equipment, and products.
  • Represent the organization with internal and external stakeholders, customers, and vendors.
  • Collaborate across functions to influence decisions and achieve project objectives.
  • Provide technical leadership, coaching, and training to other team members.
  • Lead projects involving multiple stakeholders and workstreams while maintaining quality, compliance, and business objectives.
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  • Dice Id: 10488758
  • Position Id: d0e6cb62b3c14877c763f359cb754992
  • Posted 6 days ago
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