Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Product Process Engineer)

Safran - Brea, CA

Full-time - Senior

Brea, CA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Product Process Engineer (PPE) plays a crucial role in enhancing the performance, production, and repair of electronic and mechanical products. This position focuses on quality, cost reduction, and product readiness while supporting operations, the PPE team, and external customers. The Senior PPE is also responsible for overseeing the transfer of work between suppliers, ensuring quality and consistency throughout the process.

Responsibilities

• Apply high-quality, manufacturability methodology to the New Product Introduction process and the entire product life cycle
• Serve as the PPE technical lead, representing Operations with internal and external customers
• Operate as a Product Owner for multiple products, providing leadership from product development to end-of-life
• Prepare and maintain Manufacturing, Production, and Repair plans for new and existing products
• Develop technical expertise and regulatory/quality understanding of electronics and mechanical components
• Oversee and coordinate the transfer of production work from one supplier to another
• Ensure new supplier capabilities align with product specifications and provide necessary documentation and training
• Collaborate with Supplier Management, Quality, and Operations to mitigate risks during the transfer process
• Responsible for continual improvements in Rolled Throughput Yield, safety, on-time delivery, efficiency, and response time
• Continuously reduce test escapes, defect PPM, and COPQ (Cost of Poor Quality)
• Troubleshoot electronic boards/assemblies and electromechanical components that fail functional tests
• Identify root cause and corrective action to ensure problem containment and recurrence prevention
• Advise management on issues related to supplier transitions and provide recommended solutions
• Represent the company during onsite/offsite customer and supplier meetings
• Conduct Supplier & Product audits as required by the Manager
• Participate and support customer, regulatory, and on-site audits

Requirements

• Technical expertise in electronic and mechanical products
• Experience in New Product Introduction processes
• Strong understanding of manufacturability methodology
• Ability to lead and support product development initiatives
• Experience in preparing Manufacturing, Production, and Repair plans
• Knowledge of regulatory and quality standards for electronics and mechanical components
• Experience in supplier management and transition processes
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience in troubleshooting electronic components
• Experience in conducting audits and compliance checks

Benefits

• Starting pay range of $98,000 to $125,000 based on skills, experience, and location