Manufacturing Engineer

Full-Time & On-Site

Santa Maria, CA, USA

Designs, optimizes, and supports efficient manufacturing lines and production systems, developing innovative workstations to drive future product development and enhance operational performance.

Wasco is a family-owned and operated business that engineers, manufactures, and sells the best pressure sensors. Wasco switches are used in semiconductor manufacturing, fire suppression, military vehicles and many other markets, but our mission starts with our team.

At Wasco we respect, encourage, and support each other as we bulldoze problems that hold us back. We look forward to adding more talent to the Wasco team as we continue to make the best pressure sensors.

Wasco creates a stable and enjoyable work environment for our team members to grow and thrive!

General Requirements

Education:

Minimum Requirement - Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering.

Experience:

5+ years relevant experience.

Job Duties

• Product Launch & Pilot Production
Leads new product launches and pilot production, managing schedules and resolving manufacturability issues.

• Process & Cost Improvement
Drives cost reduction, capacity improvement, supply chain optimization, and process enhancements.

• Compliance & Collaboration
Ensures industry specification compliance, collaborates cross-functionally, schedules equipment maintenance, and prioritizes projects.

• Accountability & Values
Performs additional duties as assigned while aligning with company core values.

• Design & Documentation
Designs fixtures, equipment, and production lines, workflows, and work instructions.

• Technical Support & Training
Provides technician training, conducts technical and failure analysis, and supports line maintenance and equipment repair.

Skills and Abilities Summary

· Production Planning & Lean Manufacturing

Applies production planning techniques along with LEAN principles and 5S workplace organization to optimize workflow.

· Equipment & Process Knowledge

Maintains equipment, operates CNC machinery, and utilizes GD&T for precise manufacturing processes.