Top Manufacturing Engineer Jobs in San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Design and deploy automation systems for high-volume optical transceiver manufacturing, including AI-based machine vision, robotics, motion control, testing, packaging, and process integration. Lead automation from concept through qualification and production ramp, resolve equipment issues, improve yield and throughput, collaborate with vendors and engineering teams, and develop documentation, validation protocols, and capital equipment justifications.

Drive design for manufacturability and product quality during new product development. Define DFM targets, conduct process capability studies, develop control plans, lead root-cause and corrective-action activities, and support APQP, product launches, production ramp-up, and continuous improvement. Analyze quality and production data, ensure quality-system compliance, create assembly and packaging documentation, evaluate design value, and collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams. The role requires expertise in mechanical and electronics manufacturing processes, GD&T, and automotive-quality methodologies, with up to 20% travel.

Leads the architecture, integration, qualification, and production scaling of automation systems for precision electro-optical manufacturing. Responsibilities include machine vision, AI-based inspection, robotics, motion control, automated testing and packaging, root-cause analysis, equipment selection, documentation, capacity planning, and continuous improvement. The role serves as a senior technical authority, mentors automation engineers, leads design reviews, and collaborates with product, process, test, manufacturing, and external supplier teams.

Develop and maintain Python-based test automation infrastructure for aerospace electronics manufacturing. Build test stations, hardware-in-the-loop integrations, equipment drivers, backend services, web UIs, database schemas, and CI/CD tooling. Collaborate with software, hardware, and manufacturing teams to automate acceptance procedures and ensure deterministic, FAA-compliant production testing. The role also requires networking, async programming, protocol integration, test strategy development, technical leadership, mentorship, and support for existing manufacturing stations.

Own end-to-end manufacturing processes for pulser module assembly, including work instructions, tooling, fixturing, production documentation, and acceptance. Lead technicians, resolve non-conformances through root cause analysis, partner with design engineering on DFM improvements, track production metrics, manage build schedules, and support scale-up from prototype to higher-volume production. The role requires hands-on experience with complex electromechanical hardware, machining, quality systems, engineering drawings, and fast-paced startup manufacturing.

Lead manufacturing engineering for complex electromechanical medical-device assemblies, including contract-manufacturer relationships, manufacturing transfers, DFM/DFA, tooling, documentation, pilot builds, process validation, production readiness, and ramp activities. Drive improvements in quality, yield, delivery, capacity, cycle time, and cost while coordinating with R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and external partners. The role is onsite in San Mateo and requires domestic and international supplier travel.

Leads manufacturing process transfer, validation, scale-up, sustaining engineering, and continuous improvement for life science consumables. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, root cause analysis, CAPA, process monitoring, Lean/Six Sigma implementation, NPI support, documentation, equipment onboarding, and operational readiness. The role partners cross-functionally with product development and operations while supporting cleanroom manufacturing, process qualification, yield improvement, capacity expansion, and production launch.

Support manufacturing across all levels: design and optimize processes and line balancing; specify tooling, fixtures, and equipment; support production ramp-up; lead continuous improvement and root cause analysis; collaborate with design, quality, and supply chain teams.

The Manufacturing Engineer will manage the transition of hardware products from design to production, focusing on manufacturability, build processes, and quality systems, while collaborating with engineers and suppliers.

Design, build, integrate, test, and maintain custom mechatronic systems for precision optics manufacturing. Responsibilities include mechanical mechanisms, motion systems, robotics, automation, CAD, BOMs, vendor coordination, electrical and software integration, controls development, troubleshooting, validation, and continuous improvement. The engineer collaborates across manufacturing, quality, supply chain, product development, and engineering teams while supporting equipment performance, product quality, yield, and throughput.

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will support production, improve manufacturing processes, design tools, train operators, and oversee engineering documentation. You will also interact with customers and evaluate product specifications.

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will manage equipment introduction projects, from RFQ through commissioning, ensuring performance targets are met while collaborating across teams.

Own the complete tooling lifecycle for aerospace airframe manufacturing, including fixture and jig architecture, CAD design, tolerance analysis, procurement, fabrication, installation, certification, and production support. Lead composite and metallic tooling development, metrology, proof-outs, defect investigations, vendor coordination, and DFM initiatives. Establish tooling standards and processes, mentor engineers and technicians, and transition prototype tooling toward scalable production.

Develop and scale airframe composite manufacturing operations from the ground up. Translate engineering designs into manufacturing plans, processes, tooling, work instructions, and build sequences. Support composite layup, bonding, curing, trimming, assembly, inspection, and rework while resolving production-floor issues. Collaborate with design, tooling, quality, production, suppliers, and technicians; design fixtures, conduct first article inspections, provide DFM feedback, and improve manufacturing throughput and quality.

Develop, release, and support automated manufacturing test solutions for sensors and ECUs across PCB, module, system, and vehicle levels. Create test scripts, control instruments, capture and analyze test data, collaborate with electrical and software teams, and drive continuous improvement and test coverage.

Leads the Solon site's automation program from launch through full-scale production. Sets technical strategy, directs automation system design and development, manages project scope, resources, timelines, risks, and execution, and coordinates controls, process, automation, Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams. Provides technical guidance on robotics, machine vision, PLCs, HMIs, and integrated manufacturing systems while communicating roadmap and progress to senior leadership. Develops technical talent and drives continuous improvement and technology adoption.

Own end-to-end manufacturing test readiness for product lines, develop automated test hardware and software, analyze manufacturing data, investigate production failures, and improve yield, test time, reliability, scalability, and product quality. Collaborate across hardware, software, product development, and manufacturing operations while maintaining software quality through code reviews and hardware-in-the-loop continuous integration.

Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes from NPI through high-volume production. Responsibilities include process development, line layouts, tooling, labor modeling, time studies, capacity analysis, line balancing, OEE improvement, Lean initiatives, troubleshooting, capital-equipment business cases, cross-functional project leadership, and mentoring junior staff.

Own the design-for-manufacturing software layer of the Matter Compiler CAM stack. Develop computational geometry algorithms, manufacturability constraints, layout and retention logic, physical process models, validation systems, and production knowledge bases. Collaborate with AI, modeling, design, and process engineering teams to translate manufacturing expertise into auditable, testable code and validate results against fab runs.

The Manufacturing Process Engineer will design and optimize production processes for robotic systems, establish workflows, and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance manufacturing efficiency and scalability.

As a manufacturing test engineer, you will develop and support automated tests for sensors and ECUs in autonomous vehicles, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product functionality and continuous improvement.

Own end-to-end manufacturing test readiness: design and implement automated test equipment and Python-based test software, analyze MES/manufacturing data to drive yield and test-time improvements, lead production investigations and root-cause analysis, support NPI, and maintain hardware-in-loop CI and high software quality.