Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Senior Manufacturing Engineer $120,000 – $140,000 per year | Irvine, CA | On-site | Permanent A bit about us: Our client is one of the largest privately held dental technology and laboratory companies in the United States, headquartered in Orange County, California. With over 50 years of operating history, this organization has grown from a regional dental lab into a vertically integrated powerhouse that designs, manufactures, and distributes a broad portfolio of restorative dental products and clinical solutions to practitioners nationwide and globally. The company operates its own world‑class research and development division, manufactures proprietary branded product lines, runs a global continuing education platform, and serves tens of thousands of dental practices from a single, highly scaled campus operation. Thousands of employees span production, engineering, technology, clinical science, and corporate functions. Engineering innovation directly shapes patient outcomes at scale. Why join us? Engineers work at the intersection of precision manufacturing and meaningful mission. Process improvements, yield gains, and quality advancements translate into better, more accessible dental care. The organization offers robust benefits, an on‑site fitness facility, a culture that values internal growth and promotion, and exposure to process development, automation, materials science, and lean manufacturing. Stability, continued expansion, and a genuine long‑term career runway make this a rare opportunity for those who want their work to matter beyond the factory floor. Job Details As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will own and drive continuous improvement across production processes in a high‑volume precision manufacturing environment. You will collaborate with operations, quality, R&D, and supply‑chain teams to optimize throughput, reduce defect rates, and bring new processes and products to the manufacturing floor. Core responsibilities include: Designing, validating, and implementing new manufacturing processes and process modifications, with full documentation in accordance with quality management standards. Leading root‑cause analysis and corrective‑action initiatives for production issues, using structured problem‑solving methodologies such as 8D, DMAIC, or A3. Developing and maintaining process controls, work instructions, and standard operating procedures to ensure repeatability and compliance. Driving capital equipment evaluation, justification, installation, and qualification. Collaborating with product development teams during the new‑product introduction process to ensure manufacturability and scalability. Applying lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to eliminate waste, reduce cycle times, and improve overall equipment effectiveness. Mentoring junior engineers and technicians on process engineering best practices. Supporting regulatory and quality system requirements, including ISO and FDA related documentation as applicable. What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline. Master’s degree a plus. Five or more years of manufacturing engineering experience in a high‑volume, precision production environment. Experience in medical device, dental, aerospace, or similarly regulated manufacturing strongly preferred. Demonstrated expertise with process validation methodologies (IQ, OQ, PQ) and quality management systems. Proficiency with CAD software and familiarity with CNC machining, milling, sintering, or similar subtractive and additive manufacturing processes. Strong statistical analysis skills; experience with DOE, SPC, and Minitab or equivalent tools. Proven track record of leading cross‑functional projects from concept through implementation. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical findings to both engineering and non‑engineering audiences. Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification a plus. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. #J-18808-Ljbffr