Engineering Manager
SoloPoint Solutions, Inc. · Clovis, CA
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A management manufacturing role at SoloPoint Solutions, Inc. (industrial) in Clovis, CA.
- They ask for
- 10+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- FMEA, PPAP, GD&T, CNC, Machining, SolidWorks
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in California: typical posted base $111k–$173k.
Median of the low and high ends of 165 live postings that list pay, out of 443 manufacturing engineer openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 442 other live manufacturing postings in California.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (10+ vs 5+)
Typical $109k–$159k, from 144 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Tooling 50%
- New product launch 45%
- Root cause 37%
- Automation 34%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 26%
- ✓ Machining 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for PPAP, CNC, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at SoloPoint Solutions, Inc.
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from SoloPoint Solutions, Inc.As posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
Build structured systems for managing engineering deliverables, including drawings, CAD models, BOMs, testing data, and release packages Overhaul current documentation methods to more scalable solutions over time Review and approve designs, engineering calculations, SolidWorks models, and production documentation Collaborate closely with Operations, CNC/Machining, Assembly, and Quality teams to ensure smooth hand-off from engineering to production Lead engineering process improvements to support scaling and operational efficiency
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Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering 7–10 years of engineering leadership and product development experience Proficiency with SolidWorks and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) Experience managing complex engineering projects, documentation, BOM creation, and configuration control Knowledge of automotive powertrain, performance aftermarket, or high-mechanical systems Experience with DFMEA and PPAP documentation processes Ability to build structured systems for managing engineering deliverables Supporting: Experience with phase gate and NPD systems, managing documentation and testing data