Manufacturing Engineer - Local Candidates only
Trendtec
San Jose, CA
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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, AutoCAD, Bill of Materials (BOM), CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Capital Equipment, Coaching, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Contract Manufacturing, Corrective Action, Cost Control, Creo Elements/Pro, Customer Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Training, Data Collection, Data Entry, Documentation, Employee Relations, Engineering, Ergonomics, Experiment Design, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, MPI, Machine Tool, Manufacturing Assembly, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Process Engineering, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mass Production, Mechanical Assembly, Mentoring, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multicultural, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA), Problem Solving Skills, Process Control Engineering, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Process Improvement, Process Management, Product Documentation, Product Programs, Product Reviews, Product/Service Launch, Production Support, Project/Program Management, Quality Management, Reporting Skills, Root Cause Analysis, SAP, Schematics, Soldering, SolidWorks, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Team Lead/Manager, Technical/Engineering Design, Time Management, United States Department of Energy (DOE), Vendor/Supplier Relations
LOCATION
San Jose, CA
POSTED
6 days ago
Manufacturing Engineer (Local/California Candidates Only)
Location: Milpitas, CA (On-site / No Relocation)
Notice: We are only considering candidates currently residing within commuting distance of San Jose. Relocation assistance is not available for this role.
Notice: We are only considering candidates currently residing within commuting distance of San Jose. Relocation assistance is not available for this role.
Position Overview
Trendtec is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer with a strong background in PCBA and Contract Manufacturing (CM). This is a high-impact, on-site role in our Milpitas facility. If you are a local engineering professional who thrives on the production floor and enjoys driving NPI from pilot to mass production, we want to hear from you.
Immediate Requirements:
Immediate Requirements:
- Current Residency: Must currently live in the Greater Bay Area.
- Technical Core: 5+ years of experience specifically in Contract Manufacturing with PCBA and mechanical assemblies.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
Why This Role Stands Out
This is a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer role where you’ll have real ownership — from new product introduction through full production. You’ll work directly with customers, Program Management, and the production floor to improve processes, solve problems, and influence how products are built.
If you enjoy being close to manufacturing, driving improvements, and seeing the results of your work on the floor, this role offers visibility, impact, and variety.
Local candidates only. This is an on-site position; relocation assistance is not available.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Support NPI from pilot builds through mass production
- Partner with customers and internal teams to meet manufacturing requirements
- Perform DfA / DfM analysis and recommend design improvements
- Troubleshoot production issues and support the manufacturing floor
- Drive Lean manufacturing, yield improvement, and cost reduction initiatives
- Develop value stream maps, TAKT time studies, and process improvements
- Lead or support root cause analysis, PFMEA, and process control plans
- Recommend capital equipment and support automation projects
What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years Manufacturing or Process Engineering experience
- MUST have Contract manufacturing background(CM) with PCBA and mechanical assemblies
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
- Experience with CAM tools (Valor, CAM350, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar)
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and project ownership skills
- Current San Jose-area residency
Why Engineers Apply
- High-impact role with real decision-making authority
- Hands-on manufacturing environment (not a desk-only role)
- Direct exposure to customers and cross-functional teams
- Opportunity to influence processes, equipment, and automation
About the Company
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