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Sr. Manufacturing Engineer


Job Location:

San Luis Obispo, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 90000 - 120000
Posted: 18 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 15 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Manufacturing

Job Summary

SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

Job Summary:

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will provide critical engineering support to ensure efficient high-quality production of the companys products. This role partners closely with design procurement quality assurance and assembly teams to translate engineered designs into manufacturable assembliesoptimizeproduction processes and support new product development. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will define assembly documentationestablishwork instructions develop and improve manufacturing processes and help train personnel to ensure consistent quality safety and efficiency.

Responsibilitiesand Duties:

  • Primary responsibility is to provide engineering support for the companys manufacturing

  • Develop andmaintainassembly documentation tomaintainhigh-qualitystandards in our products

  • As a member of the Integrated Product Teamrepresent manufacturing interests.

  • Work with design engineers to partition new products into assemblies which can effectively be built with minimum variation by assembly personnel

  • Provide documented feedback for DFMA improvements scalability and new processes/technology for engineering

  • Work with IPT to ensure that Design for Manufacture principals and methods areutilizedin the design of new products

  • Define and design assembly fixturing to aid in build efficiency and increased quality

  • Perform root cause corrective actions based on NCR data and other process improvement needs

  • Work with procurement and quality assurance to qualify new suppliers

  • If necessary work with assembly test and engineering personnel to build prototype units and ensure that the documentation accurately reflects the as built condition

  • Define and revise assembly BOMs and test routings for work orders

  • Act as engineering interface to resolve manufacturing problems on the assembly floor

  • Help train assembly personnel in proper use of tools equipment and assembly techniques

  • Make improvements throughout the assembly process which will reduce costs reduce variation or improve reliability

  • Make sure that assembly processes clearlyidentifyany potential safety hazards and design processes and fixtures which will minimize safety risks

Required Qualifications and Skills:

  • Bachelors degree in manufacturing or mechanical engineering

  • This position requires a minimum of 5-9 years of experience in manufacturing engineering.

  • Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment is necessary.

  • Ability to extract manufacturing information from a computerized inventory control system

  • Oversee orbe responsible forthe work of less senior positions assigned to the program or project

  • Knowledge of transitioning prototypes into production builds

  • Must be able to work in a small effective manufacturing team

  • Knowledge to translate an engineereddesign into build instructions which can be used by assembly and test personnel to duplicate the required product performance

  • Knowledge of Lean Principles

  • Ability todeterminecost effective and reliable means of assembly in an electronics environment

  • Take responsibility forestablishingand maintaining assembly documentation

  • Ability tocomprehendspecification sheets

  • Familiarity with windows based personal computers

  • Must be able to work with a minimum of supervision

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

  • Additionalexperience working with new product developments.

  • Familiarity with electronics manufacturing.

  • Specific experience with sheet metal fabrication plastics and printed circuit board manufacture.

  • Knowledge of computerized MRP/ERP systems an understanding of inventory control methods and production control techniques.

  • Experience with supplier management and procurement (such as SOWs RFPs and/or vendor management)

Comprehensive Benefits & Perks:

  • Health & Wellness:Choose from three health dental and vision plans - including a 100% employer-paid option covering both employees and their families.

  • Paid Time Off:Enjoy 120 hours of PTO 80 hoursaccruedplus anadditional40 hours of holiday break pay in addition to Christmas Eve Christmas Day and New Years Day off.

  • Life Insurance:$25000 employer-paid life insurance policy with theoptiontopurchaseadditionalcoverage for employees and their families.

  • Supplemental Coverage:Access optional benefits such as Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity Accident Insurance and Critical Illness with Skin Cancer coverage.

  • Health Savings Account (HSA):Take advantage of a tax-advantaged HSA to manage medical expenses.

  • Retirement Savings:401(k) with a company match to support your financial future.

  • Paid Holidays:Enjoy 9 paid holidays throughout the year.

  • Work Environment:A casual dress code complimentary snacks and a welcoming company culture.

  • Ideal Location:Work in an area that offers an outstanding quality of life - a perfect place to live work and play!

Company Overview

Empirical Systems Aerospace Inc (ESAero) is a leader in aerospace engineering product development and manufacturing dedicated to delivering high-quality innovative and cost-effective solutions to the industry. We specialize incutting-edgesystem design rapid product development precision manufacturing comprehensive testing and technology demonstrations to support the evolving needs of the aerospace community. Committed to excellence on-time delivery and continuous growth we invest in infrastructure to expand our manufacturing and aftermarket capabilities whilemaintainingthe highest standards of engineering services.

AtESAero wedontjust build products we engineer solutions that propel

the aerospace industry forward.

**This position is fully on-site atESAeroin San Luis Obispo CA**

ESAerois an equal opportunity employer.
E-Verify participationrequiredfor employment.
Must present proof of authorization to work in the United States.
Must be able to pass background checkand drug test.

Hiring Range:$110-140kSalary/Exempt


Required Experience:

Manager


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