Manufacturing Engineer

About Unigen

Unigen is a global technology company providing innovative electronics manufacturing and product solutions to customers across diverse industries. With decades of industry experience and operations in key global markets, we combine engineering expertise, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and responsive customer service to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions-from product development through production and fulfillment.

Location and Work Arrangement

This position is based in Newark, California and is onsite.

Benefits

Unigen offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan; paid time off; paid holidays; and professional development opportunities. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and applicable plan terms.

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Newark, CA

Department: Manufacturing Engineering

Reports to: VP, Manufacturing Operations

Job Overview

The Manufacturing Engineer develops, implements, and optimizes manufacturing processes to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality production. This role supports new product introductions, drives process improvements, and partners with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth product transitions from design to manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

Process Development & Improvement

• Develop and implement manufacturing methods, workflows, and production controls in line with specifications and quality standards.
• Recommend and execute improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
• Design, develop, or source tools, fixtures, and equipment to support manufacturing needs.

New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Lead the transition of products from design to manufacturing.
• Collaborate with product engineering and customers to ensure design-for-manufacturability (DFM).
• Train production teams and evaluate results for new/revised product launches.

Cost & Tooling Analysis

• Estimate manufacturing costs, labor requirements, and tooling needs.
• Create manufacturing labor quotes and NRE estimates.
• Manage Engineering/Manufacturing Change Orders (ECO/MCO) and coordinate implementation with production.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate manufacturing documentation including BOMs, process instructions, and change orders.
• Track and report on process performance, quality, and efficiency metrics.

Cross-Functional Support & Training

• Analyze processes to identify cost reduction and quality improvement opportunities.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action initiatives.
• Provide technical training and guidance to production supervisors, leads, and operators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electronics Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in electronics or mechanical production.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, DFM, and process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Experience with PCB/PCBA manufacturing, mechanical fabrication, and quality inspection techniques.
• Proficiency in documentation control (BOMs, ECO/MCO, PCBA documentation).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.