Manufacturing Engineer - Local Candidates only

Manufacturing Engineer (Local/California Candidates Only) Location: Milpitas, CA (On-site / No Relocation) Notice: We are only considering candidates currently residing within commuting distance of San Jose. Relocation assistance is not available for this role. Position Overview Trendtec is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer with a strong background in PCBA and Contract Manufacturing (CM). This is a high-impact, on-site role in our Milpitas facility. If you are a local engineering professional who thrives on the production floor and enjoys driving NPI from pilot to mass production, we want to hear from you. Immediate Requirements: Current Residency: Must currently live in the Greater Bay Area. Technical Core: 5+ years of experience specifically in Contract Manufacturing with PCBA and mechanical assemblies. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent industry experience. Why This Role Stands Out This is a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer role where you’ll have real ownership — from new product introduction through full production. You’ll work directly with customers, Program Management, and the production floor to improve processes, solve problems, and influence how products are built. If you enjoy being close to manufacturing, driving improvements, and seeing the results of your work on the floor, this role offers visibility, impact, and variety. Local candidates only. This is an on-site position; relocation assistance is not available. What You’ll Be Doing Support NPI from pilot builds through mass production Partner with customers and internal teams to meet manufacturing requirements Perform DfA / DfM analysis and recommend design improvements Troubleshoot production issues and support the manufacturing floor Drive Lean manufacturing, yield improvement, and cost reduction initiatives Develop value stream maps, TAKT time studies, and process improvements Lead or support root cause analysis, PFMEA, and process control plans Recommend capital equipment and support automation projects What We’re Looking For 5+ years Manufacturing or Process Engineering experience MUST have Contract manufacturing background(CM) with PCBA and mechanical assemblies Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience Experience with CAM tools (Valor, CAM350, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar) Strong problem-solving, communication, and project ownership skills Current San Jose-area residency Why Engineers Apply High-impact role with real decision-making authority Hands-on manufacturing environment (not a desk-only role) Direct exposure to customers and cross-functional teams Opportunity to influence processes, equipment, and automation