Manufacturing Engineer
Luxfer Gas Cylinders · Riverside, CA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $90k–$105k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Luxfer Gas Cylinders (industrial) in Riverside, CA. Hands-on experience programming and supporting robotic automation systems to improve manufacturing efficiency, quality and safety.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- GD&T, PLC, Robotics, Automation, CNC, Machining
- Base pay
- $90k–$105k
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in California: typical posted base $114k–$169k. This one lists $90k–$105k.
Median of the low and high ends of 131 live postings that list pay, out of 353 manufacturing engineer openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 352 other live manufacturing postings in California.
- Base pay
- About 28% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $110k–$159k, from 115 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 52%
- New product launch 49%
- Root cause 39%
- ✓ Automation 36%
- ✓ Machining 27%
- CATIA / NX 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for PLC, 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
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Luxfer Gas Cylinders
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- 2
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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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- 5
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This plant: Luxfer Gas Cylinders in Riverside
1 other open role at this site.
- Production Supervisor · Production · Supervisor
Full description from Luxfer Gas CylindersAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Education
- ✓Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
Experience
- ✓5+ years of mechanical engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
- ✓Proven experience using SolidWorks for part, assembly, and drawing creation.
- ✓Experience with engineering change management and document control processes.
- ✓PLC Troubleshooting and Programming (Allen Bradley and Siemens preferred)
- ✓Hands-on experience programming and supporting robotic automation systems to improve manufacturing efficiency, quality and safety.
- ✓Experience supporting production environments through tooling, fixtures, and process improvements.
- ✓Experience with additive manufacturing technologies and design for additive manufacturing (DfAM) required.
Requirements
- ✓Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.
- ✓Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
- ✓Ability to stand, walk, and perform inspections within a manufacturing facility.
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Summary
This position shall be responsible for supporting product design, documentation control, manufacturing tooling, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Manufacturing Engineer will develop and maintain engineering drawings, CAD models, fixtures, and tooling while ensuring compliance with company standards and manufacturing requirements. The goal of this position is to improve design quality, manufacturability, and operational efficiency through strong engineering practices, attention to detail, and effective configuration management.
Mechanical Design & Documentation
- •Create, revise, and maintain 3D models, assemblies, and detailed engineering drawings using SolidWorks.
- •Ensure engineering documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with company standards.
- •Perform drawing updates, engineering change implementation, and document revision control activities.
- •Develop and maintain drawing configuration management practices and standards.
Manufacturing Support & Tooling
- •Design and fabricate fixtures, tooling, and work-holding solutions to support manufacturing operations.
- •Collaborate with production personnel to improve manufacturability, efficiency, and product quality.
- •Support manufacturing troubleshooting and resolve design-related production issues.
- •Develop designs optimized for additive manufacturing and production scalability.
Engineering Analysis
- •Perform tolerance stack-up analyses to ensure proper fit, form, and function of assemblies.
- •Review designs for manufacturability, reliability, and compliance with engineering requirements.
- •Validate design changes through testing, analysis, and evaluation.
Process Improvement & Continuous Improvement
- •Identify opportunities to improve engineering workflows, drawing standards, and manufacturing processes.
- •Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives that reduce cost, improve quality, and increase productivity.
- •Develop standardized engineering practices to support long-term organizational growth.
Technical Review & Quality
- •Conduct detailed reviews of engineering drawings, models, and technical documentation.
- •Verify the accuracy and completeness of engineering work prior to release.
- •Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced team members when appropriate.
- •Serve as a technical resource for reviewing and validating the work of others.
Job Skills and
Technical Skills
- •Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks CAD software.
- •Strong understanding of GD&T, engineering drawing standards, and configuration management.
- •Experience performing tolerance stack-up analyses.
- •Knowledge of manufacturing processes including machining, assembly, and additive manufacturing.
- •Familiarity with CNC machining, mills, lathes, programming, and process development is highly desirable.
- •Experience creating manufacturing work instructions and technical documentation is preferred.
Soft Skills
- •Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
- •Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- •Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
- •Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- •Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- •Strong sense of ownership and accountability for engineering deliverables.
Physical
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