Manufacturing Engineer III at Cohu in San Diego, CA

Job description

Key Responsibilities : Design Interface Partner with Design Engineering throughout the product lifecycle to optimize manufacturability, assembly, testability, quality, and cost while incorporating lessons learned from production, site transfers, and field performance into future product designs. Conduct Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) reviews and evaluate BOMs, drawings, specifications, and product documentation. Lead manufacturing assessments and implementation of engineering change orders, ensuring seamless integration into production. Design, develop, and procure tooling, fixtures, and test equipment required to support manufacturability, assembly efficiency, and testability. Production Interface Develop, qualify, and optimize assembly and test processes from prototype through full-rate production. Create and maintain clear, visual work instructions, manufacturing procedures, and test documentation. Design and implement production tooling, fixtures, and test equipment to support manufacturing operations. Define process flows, cycle times, line balance requirements, and critical process controls. Support prototype, pilot, and first-production builds to ensure successful product launches. Lead the resolution of manufacturing and quality challenges by partnering with Quality Engineering to improve yield, reliability, throughput, and defect performance through root-cause analysis and corrective action implementation Site Transfer Interface Lead product transfer activities to Asia manufacturing sites and contract manufacturing partners. Develop and maintain complete transfer packages, including BOMs, standardized work instructions, process specifications, tooling documentation, and test procedures. Train operators, technicians, field service teams, suppliers, and contract manufacturers on manufacturing and test processes. Assess manufacturing readiness and provide on-site and remote launch support during production ramp-up. Sustaining Engineering Support Support component obsolescence management through identification, qualification, and implementation of replacement parts. Resolve technical issues related to drawings, manufacturing processes, purchased components, subassemblies, and outsourced production. Lead investigations and resolution of post-launch manufacturing, quality, and reliability issues. Develop and execute validation activities for product, process, and supplier changes supporting released products. Drive cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives through alternate component qualification, process optimization, and lessons-learned implementation. Qualifications : Education: Bachelors degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related technical discipline required, or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Experience: Minimum 8 years of Manufacturing Engineering or New Product Introduction (NPI) experience supporting the manufacture and test of complex electro-mechanical or opto-electro-mechanical products. Proven experience leading products from late-stage development through production launch. Hands-on experience driving DFM/DFA reviews, engineering changes, and manufacturing process development. Experience transferring products to offshore manufacturing or contract manufacturing environments preferred. Experience with capital equipment, semiconductor test handlers, automation systems, or similar complex equipment preferred. Technical Skills Strong knowledge of manufacturing and test processes, including: DFM/DFA GD&T SPC FMEA Control Plans Process Capability Line Balancing Critical Process Control Experience with: BOM management and engineering change control ERP and PLM systems Test fixture and tooling design Assembly and test troubleshooting Proficient in: SolidWorks (including fixture and tooling design) Microsoft Office Suite Reading electrical schematics and enginee