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Principal Manufacturing Engineer

Torrance, California💼 Full-time💰 $140,500–$140,500🗓 2026-08-07 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead standardization of engineering change and new product introduction processes from design release to manufacturability for intelligent power management systems.

Role type

Principal Manufacturing Engineer

Builds

Intelligent power management systems (software-defined systems)

Domain

National security / Defense / Electronics / Mechanical Assembly

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

Lean manufacturing, high-volume manufacturing flows, workstation design, automation installation, process flow, 3D modeling (Solidworks), electro-mechanical integration, geometric design and tolerancing, manufacturing execution systems (MES), production data analysis (SPC, FPY, yield), DFM feedback, test station automation, assembly instruction documentation, Crane and Rigging best practices

Preferred skills

Python programming, RF products and testing, Industry 4.0 (Model based Engineering, IoT, Digital Thread), Aerospace/Defense experience, ERP/MES knowledge, ISO9001/AS9100 quality management systems, RF and Power Test

Technologies

Solidworks, MES, ERP, Python, IoT

Responsibilities

Standardize ECN and NPI processes between design release and manufacturability; Partner with electrical and mechanical engineering teams to assess design requirements and provide DFM feedback; Evaluate and implement software automation solutions for test stations; Lead structuring and evolution of the manufacturing execution system; Develop and verify innovative production processes; Use production data to drive decisions on design and process changes; Participate in daily production meetings to resolve manufacturing defects and yield discrepancies; Develop training materials and mentor technicians on assembly processes

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategy & mentorship

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