Production Engineer
AppleOne · Fresno, CA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 18 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level production role at AppleOne (industrial) in Fresno, CA. Develop accurate engineering drawings for manufactured products, including components, weldments, assemblies, and production configurations.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Welding, SolidWorks
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Engineer roles in California: typical posted base $125k–$177k.
Median of the low and high ends of 41 live postings that list pay, out of 125 production engineer openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 124 other live production postings in California.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $121k–$174k, from 34 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- New product launch 34%
- Lean 30%
- ✓ Team leadership 26%
- Root cause 25%
- Automation 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Welding, SolidWorks, Cost reduction, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Job Summary
We are seeking a Production Engineer for a direct hire opportunity in Fresno, CA. This role is ideal for an engineering professional with strong 3D CAD, manufacturing documentation, mechanical design, and production support experience.
The Production Engineer will prepare detailed 2D and 3D working drawings, bills of materials, assemblies, and manufacturing documentation used to build complex products and equipment. This position works closely with engineering leadership, manufacturing, purchasing, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to support accurate builds, product improvements, cost reduction, and production efficiency.
This is a great opportunity to join a stable, hands-on manufacturing engineering environment where teamwork, accuracy, technical problem-solving, and continuous improvement are highly valued. The role offers visibility across design, documentation, production, purchasing, and quality, making it a strong fit for someone who enjoys seeing engineering work move from concept to production.
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Develop accurate engineering drawings for manufactured products, including components, weldments, assemblies, and production configurations.
- ◆Create and maintain accurate bills of materials, manufacturing documentation, and product revision records.
- ◆Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, suppliers, and other stakeholders to support successful production builds.
- ◆Evaluate new components, materials, and design options to reduce cost while maintaining product reliability and performance.
- ◆Support implementation of new products, product revisions, hydraulic schematics, electrical schematics, and assembly documentation.
- ◆Resolve documentation, quality, and production support issues while maintaining engineering standards and deadlines.
Required Qualifications
and Skills
- ✓Prepare detailed 2D and 3D engineering drawings for manufacturing, fabrication, weldments, components, and assemblies.
- ✓Create and maintain bills of materials, product documentation, assembly configurations, and engineering records.
- ✓Support production, purchasing, supplier coordination, quality issue resolution, and product revision implementation.
- ✓Research technical issues, evaluate components, and contribute to cost reduction and product reliability initiatives.
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Machine Design, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field required.
- ✓3 to 5 years of relevant production engineering, manufacturing engineering, mechanical design, or related experience preferred.
- ✓Proficiency with SolidWorks or related 3D CAD software.
- ✓Strong understanding of engineering documentation, engineering tolerances, manufacturing processes, materials, and mechanical assemblies.
- ✓Knowledge of manufacturing equipment, machine design, mechanical systems, dynamic machine systems, gears, internal combustion engine systems, hydraulics, 12VDC electrical systems, and thermal heat transfer.
- ✓Ability to conduct technical research and solve engineering problems.
- ✓Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
- ✓Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently with accuracy and minimal supervision.
- ✓Highly organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and customer service focused.
- ✓Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and maintain a positive, professional approach.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓3D CAD certificate preferred.
- ✓Experience with hydraulic systems and/or electrical systems is a plus.
- ✓Ability to read hydraulic and electrical schematics is a plus.
- ✓Experience developing technical manuals or service manuals is helpful.
- ✓Experience working directly with manufacturing teams, purchasing teams, and key suppliers in a production environment is preferred.
