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PeopleCaddie lists this Production Engineer opportunity in modesto, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Title: Production Engineer
Company: $300mm Manufacture (A growing manufacturer of premium, precision-engineered titanium products and small-format components.)
Location: Near Modesto, CA
Salary: Up to $100K (ROD - Rate Open for Discussion)
Relocation Assitance : Yes, open for discussion
We are seeking a hands-on Production Engineer to help optimize and scale precision manufacturing operations. This is a newly created position focused on improving manufacturing efficiency, reducing scrap, increasing equipment utilization, and building standardized processes and KPI infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Own and optimize manufacturing processes involving CNC machining , including vertical mills, 5-axis mills, Swiss screw machines, and lathes.
Support processes such as laser cutting/welding, small-parts assembly, finishing/polishing, and packaging.
Lead SMED/changeover reduction initiatives to improve equipment availability and throughput.
Establish and maintain manufacturing KPIs, including OEE, scrap, throughput, downtime, and yield .
Analyze production data and identify opportunities to improve cycle time, quality, productivity, and cost.
Drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions for production issues.
Partner closely with R&D and Quality to reduce scrap and improve first-pass quality .
Qualifications
5+ years of progressive production exp
Hands-on experience with precision machining/CNC or comparable high-volume manufacturing processes .
Demonstrated process-improvement accomplishments, ideally including measurable reductions in scrap, cycle time, changeover time, or manufacturing costs.
Strong Lean Manufacturing, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving capabilities.
Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline preferred;
ISO 9001 a plus
Spanish/English plus.
Worksite address
modesto, CA, 95351, US
Who can apply
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