South Bay Solutions, Inc. · 12 hours ago
Engineering Manager - Manufacturing
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$160K/yr - $185K/yr
7+ years expSouth Bay Solutions is a high-precision machine shop specializing in parts for semiconductor, medical devices, and advanced tech hardware. The Engineering Manager will lead CNC programming and manufacturing engineering, balancing production support with strategic process improvement initiatives to enhance safety, efficiency, and quality.
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Responsibilities
Ensure CNC programs, tooling, and setup documentation are delivered to production on time
Provide hands-on troubleshooting and technical support for machinists, operators, and supervisors
Standardize programming practices, feeds/speeds, and setup strategies to reduce downtime
Oversee fixture design, tooling strategies, and engineering change requests to support high-mix jobs
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of CNC programmers and manufacturing engineers
Balance priorities between urgent shop-floor support and strategic engineering projects
Promote collaboration across Production, Quality, and Planning teams to align on company goals
Build a culture of accountability, problem-solving, and continuous improvement
Implement and maintain standardized programming libraries, setup sheets, and fixture documentation
Validate and optimize new CNC programs through simulation and on-machine prove-outs
Drive reduction in setup time, cycle time, and scrap by applying lean and best practices
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) with manufacturability reviews and process development
Collaborate with Sales and Estimating to provide technical input for quotations and lead times
Represent engineering in customer audits, technical meetings, and program reviews
Provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) feedback to customers to reduce cost and lead time
Report key metrics and project status to leadership and stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience)
7–10+ years of CNC programming and manufacturing engineering experience
3–5+ years of leadership experience in a contract manufacturing, job shop, or precision machining environment
Expertise in CAD/CAM software (Mastercam, Solidworks, or equivalent)
Strong knowledge of CNC machining (lathe, multi-axis), tooling, and GD&T
Familiarity with automation, robotics, and digital manufacturing tools
Experience with ERP/MRP systems and document control
Hands-on leader with a balance of production support and strategic vision
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills under time pressure
Excellent communication skills across shop floor, leadership, and customers
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, high-mix environment
Benefits
Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision) paid 100% for employees
Life insurance policy
Safe Harbor 401(k) plan
401(k) match
Paid time off (vacation/sick/holidays/floating holiday)
Company
South Bay Solutions, Inc.
South Bay Solutions, Inc.
51-200 employees
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