Engineer II-Manufacturing

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Job Description:

Microchip System Operations support HRR-Relay is considering a candidate for Engineer II-Manufacturing to work for Relay products based in Garden Grove, CA. This position supports NPI projects and day-to-day manufacturing activities.  Work with key stakeholders throughout the organization, bringing new products efficiently and reliability to production. This position will be responsible for ensuring that manufacturing operations processes are carried out efficiently, accurately, and safely.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that manufacturing operations are carried out efficiently, accurately, and safely.
• Drive continuous improvement practices
• Drive manufacturing costs and optimize quality and efficiency in production operations
• Support focus factory key performance indicators
• Provide job training and support to assembly operations as needed.
• Creates and/or revises work specifications and Standard Operating Procedure’s as needed.
• Provide Design Engineering interface to ensure manufacturability and repeatability
• Work with production personnel on all improvement suggestions to reduce cycle time, lower costs and improve quality
• Participate with New Product Introduction:
• Manufacturing plan creation and execution
• BOM (Bills of Materials) reviews
• FMEA and DFX reviews and feedback
• All new product assembly document

Requirements/Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electro‑Mechanical preferred) with relevant engineering experience, or Associate Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electro‑Mechanical preferred) with equivalent work experience in an engineering capacity.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing/process engineering role.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Application Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent project and time management skills.
• Flexible and willing to take on varied tasks and assignments.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks, CAD, Autodesk Inventor, or similar design tools.
• This position requires access to technology, materials, software, or hardware controlled by U.S. export laws. Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, Permanent U.S. residency, or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b(a)(3).

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working in Agile environments and familiarity with AX (Dynamics AX / ERP systems).
• Understanding and experience with mechanical parts and assemblies, including machined, stamped, welded, and formed components.
• Knowledge of mechanical assembly processes and the ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and schematics, review design documentation, and support product quality management.
• Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings, Bills of Material (BOMs), process routings, and related engineering documentation.
• Understanding of FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) and risk management practices.
• Strong awareness of defect recognition, defect prevention, and process control methods in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis tools, including SPC, GR&R, and correlation analysis.
• Demonstrated strong problem‑solving skills using structured, data‑driven approaches.
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives, including 6S and other operational excellence methodologies.
• Ability to create complex manufacturing workflows and develop clear, detailed work instructions down to the operator level.
• Understanding and practical application of lean manufacturing principles to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

U.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

Feeling, Handling, Hearing, Lifting, Pulling, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

80% sitting, 10% standing, 10% walking, and 100% inside

Pay Range:

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:

Benefits of working at Microchip

The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $70,304-$143,000.*

Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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