Manufacturing Engineer
Ralliant · Hollister, CA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Travel
- 10%
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 28 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Ralliant (industrial) in Hollister, CA. Reviews and interprets product drawings and specification to develop work instructions and process procedures to enable manufacturing personnel to produce products in accordance with design specifications.
- They ask for
- degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Lean, Kaizen, 5S, SPC, AS9100, Automation
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · about 10% travel
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in California: typical posted base $111k–$170k.
Median of the low and high ends of 179 live postings that list pay, out of 449 manufacturing engineer openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 448 other live manufacturing postings in California.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $108k–$159k, from 159 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 50%
- New product launch 44%
- Root cause 39%
- ✓ Automation 34%
- Machining 27%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Kaizen, 5S, AS9100, Time studies, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Ralliant in Hollister
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Manufacturing Engineer at Ralliant in other locations
Ralliant lists this title in 2 places. Pick the plant you can get to.
Full description from RalliantAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
As an Electronics Manufacturing Engineer with Pacific Scientific EMC, you will be tasked with analyzing, developing, implementing, and maintaining methods, manufacturing operation sequences, specifications, and equipment
requirements
for production, assembly, and test of new and existing products across an assigned dedicated program. You will additionally assist with sustaining and maintaining released product, resources, and processes in manufacturing, with focus on efficiency, safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
· Reviews and interprets product drawings and specification to develop work instructions and process procedures to enable manufacturing personnel to produce products in accordance with design specifications.
· Develops process routings and labor standards for use in proposal cost estimating and shop floor control scheduling requirements.
· Prepares labor, material, tooling, and equipment cost estimates for proposals and analysis.
· Develops and implements production process layouts and production readiness plans.
· Develops capital equipment specifications and supports capital equipment justification, installation, and start-up.
· Designs tooling and fixturing for use in the production and inspection of company products.
· Implements statistical process control and conducts process capability studies on critical processes.
· Participates in design reviews to ensure the manufacturability of proposed designs.
· Conducts process audits and time studies of existing processes for optimization and elimination of waste.
· Conducts periodic Kaizen events.
· Creates MPs (Manufacturing Procedures), DCNs (Document Change Notices), and SWIs (Special Work Instructions) for new and sustaining products, working with Document Control and the Technical Writers to develop and implement into production.
· Develops PHA (Process Hazard Analysis) for required process’ in the production facility.
· Utilize Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies and processes to improve the waste, efficiency, and output of the production cells and process.
Qualifications
· B.S. Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related Engineering Discipline
· Equivalent technical discipline or experience in lieu of degree
· Three (3) years minimum in a manufacturing environment required and one (1) year electronics experience required
· Demonstrated ability to effectively use Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) to perform daily job tasks.
· SolidWorks/AutoCAD experience preferred.
· AS9100 exposure preferred.
· Strong problem-solving skills required.
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This Manufacturing Engineer role supports the Electronics Manufacturing Engineering Section and is responsible for developing, improving, and sustaining manufacturing processes for both new and existing products. The role focuses on enhancing manufacturing efficiency, safety, quality, productivity, and cost within production operations. Key activities include reviewing product workmanship and designs, creating and modifying work instructions, developing and coordinating process routings, participating in resources control, implementing production layouts, designing tooling and fixtures, conducting process and equipment capability studies, and driving continuous improvement through Lean, 5S, Kaizen, and process hazard analyses.
Working Conditions
· Sustaining Manufacturing and related lab environments in support of electronics product lines
· Sustaining operations of manufacturing equipment, resources, and processes to produce, deliver, and modify products that will be delivered to aerospace/defense customers
· Coordinate with suppliers, vendors, contractors, and procurement entities in the support, sustainment, and delivery of manufactured products.
Schedule for this Position
· Onsite 9/80 day shift
· Holidays and paid time off
· Exempt employee
· Potential Travel up to 10%
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Ralliant Corporation Overview
Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we’re building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.
