Manufacturing Engineer
Senra Systems · Cypress, CA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $100k–$130k
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Senra Systems (aerospace & defense) in Cypress, CA. Customer & Cross‑Functional Collaboration.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Automation
- Base pay
- $100k–$130k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in California: typical posted base $114k–$167k. This one lists $100k–$130k.
Median of the low and high ends of 117 live postings that list pay, out of 320 manufacturing engineer openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 319 other live manufacturing postings in California.
- Base pay
- About 15% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $111k–$159k, from 104 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 53%
- ✓ New product launch 51%
- Root cause 40%
- ✓ Automation 35%
- Machining 29%
- CATIA / NX 29%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Kaizen, 5S, Time studies, Capacity planning, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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- 1
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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 does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
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This plant: Senra Systems in Cypress
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Full description from Senra SystemsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
into clear, production‑ready processes
- ✓Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to ensure programs meet quality, schedule, and manufacturability expectations
- ✓Provide technical clarity and guidance during program reviews and build planning
requirements
- ✓Maintain and improve work instructions, formboards, and process documentation
- ✓Partner with Quality to ensure compliance with IPC‑620, NASA 8739.4, and customer specifications
Required
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related STEM field, or equivalent hands‑on experience
- ✓3–5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in production environments (wire harness, electrical assembly, aerospace, electronics, or similar)
- ✓Experience supporting or owning manufacturing builds or programs end‑to‑end
- ✓Working knowledge of:
- ✓Process development and documentation
- ✓Lean manufacturing and 5S
- ✓Time studies and basic capacity planning
- ✓CAD tools for creating assembly drawings and formboards
- ✓Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to execute with moderate autonomy
- ✓Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
- ✓Effective communication skills across engineering, production, and quality teams
Requirements
- ✓To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (i
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At Senra Systems, we believe that the future of manufacturing lies not in automation, but in configuration.
We supercharge electrical wire harness manufacturing through software configuration, transforming skilled assembly tasks into high-throughput production lines. We enable customers to design what they want, when they want it and deliver harness builds at record-breaking speed.
We’re looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to own and execute wire harness programs from engineering release through production readiness. You will develop manufacturing documentation, define build processes, and drive program‑level improvements that enhance quality, repeatability, and scalability.
This role is ideal for an engineer who can independently execute defined programs, solve technical challenges, and contribute to continuous improvement—without needing to manage org‑wide standards or enterprise‑level systems. Prior wire‑harness experience is not required but strongly preferred.
Program Execution & Manufacturing Readiness
- •Own manufacturing readiness for assigned harness programs from kickoff through release
- •Develop engineering packages including work instructions, formboards, and basic tooling and fixture concepts
- •Translate drawings, BOMs, and customer
Process Development & Improvement
- •Define and refine manufacturing processes to improve build quality, consistency, and efficiency
- •Evaluate parts and assemblies to determine practical, scalable build approaches
- •Support process validation, workflow optimization, and equipment/tooling readiness
- •Apply lean principles, time studies, and capacity considerations to improve throughput
- •Identify improvement opportunities within assigned programs and drive implementation
Documentation & Standards
- •Ensure all documentation is clear, accurate, and aligned with quality and customer
Continuous Improvement & Collaboration
- •Surface recurring issues and contribute to structured process improvements
- •Support implementation of standardized workflows and engineering best practices
- •Collaborate with software/product teams to enhance manufacturing workflows and traceability
- •Maintain adherence to lean principles, 5S, and aerospace quality standards
Customer & Cross‑Functional Collaboration
- •Support technical communication with customers in partnership with Program Management or senior engineers
- •Provide input on risks, tradeoffs, and feasibility during program reviews
- •Coordinate with Production, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure smooth program execution
Preferred
- +Experience with IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 and/or NASA STD 8739.4
- +Background in aerospace, defense, or high‑reliability manufacturing
- +Experience in contract manufacturing or high‑mix production
- +Hands‑on familiarity with harness fabrication, testing, or assembly (not required)
- +Exposure to MES/ERP systems
- +Experience supporting NPI or early‑stage production builds
- +Exposure to structured continuous improvement methodologies (Kaizen, Six Sigma)
Benefits
- •Unmatched opportunities to drive impact on a friendly and mission-driven team
- •Own a piece of the pie with equity participation!
- •Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability coverage
- •Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Spending Account (DSA) for health-related expenses
- •20 vacation days per year and 12 company holidays for rest and relaxation
- •a 401(k) plan to set yourself up for retirement
- •Choose a record you love, and we’ll add it to our growing vinyl collection!
- •$50/month DoorDash credit – lunch is on us!
- •Up to $100/month reimbursement for gym memberships
- •Fully stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
- •Regular team-building events, lunches, and the occasional breakfast burrito!
- •Bright, open office with communal spaces for collaboration and free parking
- •Conveniently located near the metro, major freeways and local dining spots
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