Experis
Manager of Manufacturing Engineering
Experis, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
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Our client, a leading electronics manufacturing organization, is seeking a Manager – Manufacturing Engineering to join their team. As a Manager – Manufacturing Engineering, you will lead end-to-end engineering activities supporting production readiness, continuous improvement, and product industrialization. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and experience scaling high‑complexity electronics manufacturing operations, including automation.
Job Title Manager – Manufacturing Engineering
Location San Francisco, CA onsite
Salary Range 170-220k
What’s the Job?
Lead development, optimization, and control of manufacturing processes for server assembly and rack‑level integration.
Define and implement standard work, tooling, process flows, and line balancing across production areas.
Deploy lean manufacturing principles, PFMEA, and continuous improvement initiatives to maximize efficiency and yield.
Own production line capacity planning, workstation layout, time studies, and labor efficiency modeling.
Drive line design and space optimization initiatives in collaboration with facilities and automation teams.
Manage takt time analysis and headcount models to support forecasted volume ramps.
Provide factory‑level product ownership in collaboration with customer/OEM design teams.
Coordinate with Test, Quality, and Maintenance to support issue resolution, DfX reviews, and sustaining improvements.
Support root cause analysis, field return investigations, and ECN implementation from a process standpoint.
Lead engineering deliverables for EVT/DVT/PVT builds, including process validation, tooling readiness, operator training, and data review.
Ensure cross‑functional alignment (supply chain, quality, test) for smooth product ramp‑up and launch stability.
Manage engineering BOM setup, readiness reviews, and close collaboration with Program Management.
Identify and execute automation opportunities, including robotics, guided assembly, digital work instructions, and in‑line inspection.
Collaborate with internal R&D and external partners to develop and scale smart factory solutions.
Build and mentor a high‑performing team of process, industrial, and NPI engineers.
Oversee project timelines, engineering change management, and resource allocation across active programs.
What’s Needed?
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related).
7+ years of experience in electronics or server manufacturing, including 2+ years in engineering leadership.
Proven success in high‑mix, high‑complexity production environments (server, networking, or similar).
Hands‑on experience with NPI programs, lean manufacturing tools, process validation, and DfM/DfA implementation.
Working knowledge of BOM management, ECNs, MES systems, and manufacturing documentation.
Strong communication and leadership skills to work across technical, operational, and customer teams.
What’s in it for me?
Opportunity to lead manufacturing engineering for cutting‑edge electronics and data center infrastructure.
Work with automation, AI‑enabled robotics, and software‑driven manufacturing solutions.
Collaborative environment with cross‑functional teams and high‑impact projects.
Professional growth through leadership of high‑complexity, high‑volume manufacturing operations.
Chance to drive innovation and efficiency in next‑generation manufacturing operations.
Next Steps If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch to discuss this great opportunity.
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Manager of Manufacturing Engineering
role at
Experis .
Our client, a leading electronics manufacturing organization, is seeking a Manager – Manufacturing Engineering to join their team. As a Manager – Manufacturing Engineering, you will lead end-to-end engineering activities supporting production readiness, continuous improvement, and product industrialization. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and experience scaling high‑complexity electronics manufacturing operations, including automation.
Job Title Manager – Manufacturing Engineering
Location San Francisco, CA onsite
Salary Range 170-220k
What’s the Job?
Lead development, optimization, and control of manufacturing processes for server assembly and rack‑level integration.
Define and implement standard work, tooling, process flows, and line balancing across production areas.
Deploy lean manufacturing principles, PFMEA, and continuous improvement initiatives to maximize efficiency and yield.
Own production line capacity planning, workstation layout, time studies, and labor efficiency modeling.
Drive line design and space optimization initiatives in collaboration with facilities and automation teams.
Manage takt time analysis and headcount models to support forecasted volume ramps.
Provide factory‑level product ownership in collaboration with customer/OEM design teams.
Coordinate with Test, Quality, and Maintenance to support issue resolution, DfX reviews, and sustaining improvements.
Support root cause analysis, field return investigations, and ECN implementation from a process standpoint.
Lead engineering deliverables for EVT/DVT/PVT builds, including process validation, tooling readiness, operator training, and data review.
Ensure cross‑functional alignment (supply chain, quality, test) for smooth product ramp‑up and launch stability.
Manage engineering BOM setup, readiness reviews, and close collaboration with Program Management.
Identify and execute automation opportunities, including robotics, guided assembly, digital work instructions, and in‑line inspection.
Collaborate with internal R&D and external partners to develop and scale smart factory solutions.
Build and mentor a high‑performing team of process, industrial, and NPI engineers.
Oversee project timelines, engineering change management, and resource allocation across active programs.
What’s Needed?
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related).
7+ years of experience in electronics or server manufacturing, including 2+ years in engineering leadership.
Proven success in high‑mix, high‑complexity production environments (server, networking, or similar).
Hands‑on experience with NPI programs, lean manufacturing tools, process validation, and DfM/DfA implementation.
Working knowledge of BOM management, ECNs, MES systems, and manufacturing documentation.
Strong communication and leadership skills to work across technical, operational, and customer teams.
What’s in it for me?
Opportunity to lead manufacturing engineering for cutting‑edge electronics and data center infrastructure.
Work with automation, AI‑enabled robotics, and software‑driven manufacturing solutions.
Collaborative environment with cross‑functional teams and high‑impact projects.
Professional growth through leadership of high‑complexity, high‑volume manufacturing operations.
Chance to drive innovation and efficiency in next‑generation manufacturing operations.
Next Steps If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch to discuss this great opportunity.
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