Trust Automation, Inc. · 11 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineer
San Luis Obispo
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$86K/yr - $110K/yr
2+ years expTrust Automation has over 30 years of experience in custom motors and systems, and they are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design and implement product realization processes. The role involves analyzing and improving manufacturing processes to enhance product quality and reduce costs while supporting On Time Delivery objectives.
Industrial EngineeringManufacturingService Industry
Responsibilities
Support the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and Manufacturing Program Manager (MPM) regarding program, product, process, and schedule directives
Design, fabricate, and/or facilitate the development of product-specific assembly and test tooling and equipment with ENG and MFGE Technicians
Develop workcell layout and tooling/equipment requirements, using Lean Six Sigma and 5S+1 principles
Establish Value Stream Maps of the build and test processes during early product phases, then iterate those maps during changes in volume and product configurations
Work directly with Engineering teams for DFM/DFA input in product design cycles
Support procurement activities, inventory management, and capacity planning through ERP BOM reviews and changes with configuration management specialists
Serve as or support Trust’s primary contacts for suppliers on manufacturing/quality inquiries and issues
Assist the MPM in creating production plans through LRIP to allow handoff to Manufacturing with outputs that include Production Lists/BOMs, Work Instructions, assembly and test fixturing, and resource capacity
Train/mentor MFG and MFGE team members on assembly and test techniques and methodologies
Hands-on assembly and/or testing during Prototype and LRIP phases. Perform duties of the MFGE Technician when needed
Once product lines are transitioned to Released Manufacturing phase, focus on continuous improvements and develop proposals using lean optimization tools and principles
Team with Configuration Management as technical reference for change proposals through the ISS/DCO/ECO process
Identify and chase opportunities to transfer in-house labor to lower cost contract manufacturers “CMs”. Facilitate to completion the data and documentation to propose labor transfer, work with MPM on schedule cut-ins based on cost and lead time impacts and involve configuration management specialists to drive the cut-in through ERP
Work alongside Quality personnel to identify and mitigate trending impediments to our OTD objectives through quantitative analysis of failure data, then propose robust solutions
With Materials and Quality teams, engage current and potential suppliers (metal fabrication, special processing, PCB assembly/test, cable fabrication, etc.) to identify opportunities in cost and lead time savings while ensuring or improving design intent and part reliability
Collaborate with design and test engineering personnel to feedback manufacturing challenges and create cost-saving opportunities through design improvements and assembly/test automation
Recommend disposition for failed components/assemblies via NCR and MRB processes while assessing costs, lead time, and inventory impacts
Lead or participate in inter- and intra-departmental teams for focused and actionable solutions during line-down events (“rapid response”, “tiger” teams)
AS9100 assurance Under AS9100 guidelines, understand and implement the following TA Processes to satisfy objectives in Customer Service, product design and improvement, sub-tier collaboration and quality assurance, and manufacturing throughput: CA (Corrective Action), CI (Continuous Improvement), ECO (Engineering Change Order), DCO (Document Change Order)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and 2 to 5 years experience, or 5 to 9 years related experience
Comprehension of mechanical or electrical drawings/schematics
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Proficiency with Solidworks and PDM Vault file management
Proficiency with OrCAD/Altium
Proficiency using MRP/ERP
Professional written and verbal interpersonal communication skills
Experience in applying Lean Six Sigma principles
Excellent arithmetic and logic ability
High attention to detail
Ability to perform the above duties with minimal supervision
Demonstrated experience in high-paced, multi-faceted working environments with frequent changes in priority and responsibility
Ability to maintain the day-to-day information required to develop or manufacture products and keep the satisfaction of our customers at its highest level
Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person, on the telephone or virtually
Dexterity of hands, fingers, and wrist to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, or assemble/manufacture intricate items
Seeing to read a variety of materials
Sitting or standing for extended period of time
Physical agility to lift up to 50 pounds to shoulder height. Any items that weigh more than 50 pounds will require two or more people or a lifting device to move
Physical agility to lift, carry, push, or pull objects
Company
Trust Automation, Inc.
Trust Automation has 35 years of experience in custom; motors, linear drives, digital drives and systems which meet the unique needs of its customers in the Defense, Semiconductor, Industrial Automation, Greentech and Medical industries.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2025-10-11
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