Manufacturing Engineer II

Manufacturing Engineer II

Location: Sparks, NV (Onsite)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

My client is seeking a skilled and analytical Manufacturing Engineer II to drive manufacturing process improvements, optimize production workflows, and ensure manufacturing readiness across assigned products and production areas.

In this role, you will partner with production, quality, and engineering teams to improve manufacturability, enhance product quality, reduce costs, and increase operational efficiency. You will lead moderately complex manufacturing improvement projects, troubleshoot production challenges, and implement solutions that improve safety, throughput, and overall manufacturing performance.

This position is ideal for an experienced manufacturing or industrial engineer who enjoys solving technical problems, improving production processes, and supporting the manufacture of complex equipment for critical applications.

Founded in 1878, Our client designs, develops, and manufactures gas generation systems, precision compressor solutions, and cryogenic cooling technologies for Marine, Aerospace, Land, Energy, Industrial, Medical, and Critical Infrastructure markets.

Headquartered in Benicia, California, our client also operates facilities in Sparks, Nevada.

What You’ll Do

• Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing methods, operation sequences, tooling, and process documentation for components, subassemblies, and final assemblies.
• Own manufacturing readiness for assigned products, ensuring bills of materials (BOMs), routings, labor standards, and work instructions are accurate and optimized.
• Collaborate with engineering to influence product designs and improve manufacturability, assembly efficiency, and overall production performance.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance safety, ergonomics, throughput, and product quality while reducing cycle time and cost of goods sold.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions related to manufacturing failures, nonconformances (NCRs), and corrective action requests (CARs) in partnership with Quality.
• Estimate manufacturing costs and establish time standards to support production planning and quoting.
• Support engineering changes by ensuring manufacturing documentation, routings, and shop processes reflect current design requirements.
• Coordinate with Quality, Production, and Engineering to resolve manufacturing challenges and production issues.
• Provide technical support to production personnel by troubleshooting equipment issues, process problems, and manufacturing bottlenecks, including assisting with rework planning when needed.
• Evaluate equipment and tooling requirements and support the implementation of capital equipment.
• Support or lead continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean manufacturing events and Kaizen activities.
• Analyze production data and performance metrics to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement across the value stream.
• Lead moderately complex manufacturing improvement projects within assigned production areas.
• Serve as a technical resource for production personnel and junior engineers, providing guidance and training on manufacturing processes, tooling, and methods.
• Perform additional duties in support of our client’s manufacturing and operational excellence initiatives.

Must-Have Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, or a related manufacturing role.
• Solid mathematical foundation, including algebra and geometry, with the ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, polynomial equations, and differential calculus.
• Understanding of mechanical systems, mechanisms, and the relationships between components within an assembly.
• Working knowledge of machine design and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Working knowledge of detail-part manufacturing, assembly processes, and production workflow planning.
• Advanced understanding of bill of materials (BOM) structures and manufacturing routings.
• Strong critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop practical and innovative solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal communication, technical writing, and presentation skills.
• Strong planning, organizational, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Basic computer proficiency and the ability to adapt to a variety of software applications, including Autodesk Inventor, Visio, Excel, and Microsoft Project.
• Familiarity with basic business and cost-accounting calculations, including return on investment (ROI), net present value (NPV), and cost of goods.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time based on business needs.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Security Clearance, as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch, and reach as required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods at a desk or table, as well as around machine tools or printers.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience implementing Lean manufacturing practices.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Experience manufacturing complex machinery, particularly applying Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
• Familiarity with basic business finance principles.

Who You Are

• A hands-on manufacturing problem solver who enjoys improving processes and resolving production challenges.
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with a focus on accuracy, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Comfortable collaborating across Production, Quality, and Engineering to deliver practical solutions.
• Skilled at translating engineering requirements into effective manufacturing processes and clear documentation.
• Organized and self-directed, with the ability to lead improvement projects and manage competing priorities.
• Committed to workplace safety, operational excellence, and ongoing professional development.

Additional Details

• Base Salary Range: $110,000 – $125,000
• Work Style: Onsite Sparks, NV
• Work Environment: Office-based with interaction around machine tools and testing equipment
• PTO and 12 Paid Holidays
• Retirement 401(K) with company match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Referral Bonuses and more