Manufacturing Engineer (Buena Park)

Direct Hire | Full-Time

Our recruiting firm is partnering with a well-established manufacturing company in Buena Park to hire a

hands-on Manufacturing Engineer (Electro-Mechanical)

with strong automation and controls experience.

This is a high-impact role supporting Engineering, R&D, and Production. The ideal candidate thrives on the manufacturing floor and has deep experience designing, programming, and improving automated systems.

What You’ll Be Doing Automation & Equipment Design Design and implement semi-automated and fully automated manufacturing equipment Program and troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems Work with sensors, solenoids, motors, pneumatics, hydraulics, and vision systems Conduct machine qualification and validation testing Manufacturing & Process Engineering Lead and support R&D line trials Design tooling, fixtures, and work cells Optimize production line layout and efficiency Support capital equipment evaluation and justification Continuous Improvement & Quality Perform root cause analysis of process and quality issues Implement Lean manufacturing initiatives Apply DFMA, SPC, FMEA, and DOE methodologies Reduce material discrepancies, returns, and customer complaints Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, Sales, and Production teams Support safety initiatives and environmental compliance efforts What We’re Looking For Required: BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering 7+ years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience (required) Strong PLC programming and automation experience Experience designing mechanical and electrical manufacturing equipment SolidWorks proficiency (3D modeling & drafting) Experience with Lean manufacturing practices Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documentation Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail Preferred: Experience in plastics, rubber, extrusion, or co-extrusion manufacturing Bilingual Spanish/English Knowledge of KPI/KPP/KPC metrics Experience with ASTM testing standards Microsoft Project experience Ideal Candidate Self-starter with a “take ownership” mentality Comfortable working directly on the production floor Strong communicator across technical and non-technical teams Highly organized and capable of managing multiple projects Able to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys automation design, process improvement, and driving measurable impact in production operations.

If you're interested in learning more, apply today.