Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Manufacturing Engineering Manager | Irvine, CA (Onsite)

You'll lead and manage precision CNC machining and assembly operations while driving cost reduction, process improvement, and the transfer of new product development into full production.

Responsibilities:

• Provide people leadership and technical direction to a team of 9 across Manufacturing Engineers and Machinists
• Oversee precision CNC machining operations, including manual machine shop equipment and assembly line processes
• Lead NPD-to-production transfer, taking new products through first-time production launch
• Drive cost reduction and process improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations
• Manage day-to-day priorities, mentorship, and performance across the manufacturing engineering team
• Partner cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, and Operations to resolve production and process issues
• Support production readiness and scalability across machine shop and assembly line environments

Required Experience:

• B.S. Degree or higher with 7+ years of relevant experience in Manufacturing Engineering
• 4+ years of people-management experience
• Strong background in precision CNC machining
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment; medical device experience preferred
• Proven people management experience — this role carries more direct leadership responsibility than a typical IC-level engineering role
• Hands-on oversight experience across both machine shop and assembly line operations
• Direct experience leading cost reduction and process improvement projects
• Track record of transferring new product designs into production for the first time