STC Material Solutions · 6 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineer
Santa Ana, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level
0+ years expSTC Material Solutions is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to provide mechanical and industrial engineering support aimed at improving production quality and overall manufacturing productivity. The role involves designing and implementing manufacturing processes, conducting root-cause analysis, and leading continuous improvement initiatives.
IndustrialIndustrial EngineeringManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Lisa Bovat, MSL, CPXP
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and industrialize manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, and equipment for brazing, metallization, and ceramic/metal material behavior
Analyze product flows to reduce cycle time, scrap, rework, and variation; implement corrective and preventive actions using data-driven methods
Provide hands-on support to resolve manufacturing issues, optimize throughput, and maintain high operational readiness of production equipment
Perform root-cause analysis using engineering principles and statistical tools to solve problems effectively and sustainably
Create and maintain process documentation (traveler instructions, specifications, control plans, PFMEA, SOPs) to ensure consistent product quality
Partner with engineering, production supervisors, quality inspectors, planners, and technicians to achieve daily production objectives
Lead or support new product introductions by developing initial process flows, prototype builds, and production-scale manufacturing solutions
Coordinate vendor engagement related to tooling, equipment upgrades, and process improvements
Implement Lean and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, ergonomics, equipment uptime, and cost efficiency
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent
0–3 years of manufacturing engineering experience or technical internship
Familiar with production equipment, shop-floor processes, and manufacturing documentation
Performs portions of plans, specifications, and engineering tasks with initial supervision
Analyzes simple data sets and prepares basic engineering summaries or reports
Works as part of a team and coordinates tasks with operators, technicians, and supervisors
Assists in developing fixtures, basic tooling, and work instructions
Communicates effectively in writing and in meetings with cross-functional teams
3–7 years manufacturing engineering experience working with process and automation equipment
Performs complete project tasks with limited oversight
Interprets plans, specifications, and complex project documents; provides technical input
Prepares detailed reports, charts, and documentation for process performance
Creates specifications and justification for capital equipment
Demonstrates strong organization, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills
Works independently to resolve moderately complex engineering problems
Implements process modifications, tooling improvements, and productivity solutions
Familiar with Control plans and troubleshooting of production equipment
7–10+ years manufacturing engineering experience working with process, automation, or specialized manufacturing equipment
Leads multi-functional projects and new process development
Provides problem-solving with analysis, risk evaluation, and statistical methods
Develops plans, specifications, and justification for engineering projects and capital equipment
Prepares proposals, cost models, and schedules; determines scope and resource requirements
Receives limited supervision and resolves complex or unconventional technical issues
Offers technical recommendations to leadership based on data, cost, and feasibility
Oversees implementation of large-scale process improvements and introduces new technologies
Guides Level 1 and Level 2 engineers and provides informal mentorship
Company
STC Material Solutions
STC has been recognized as a market leading company in the material area since its start in 1898.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-10-30Acquired
Leadership Team
James R. Callan
Chief Executive Officer and Board Member
Paul Curtin
Chief Financial Officer
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