Manufacturing Engineer

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Cypress, California

Job ID: 43230

HID is seeking an experienced professional to provide guidance, expertise and leadership in optimization of the manufacturing methods and processes to manufacture company products to high level satisfaction, while ensuring that the company's standards around Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost are upheld. This role assumes an excellent knowledge base of lean manufacturing principles and prior continuous improvement experience coupled with a 'can do' attitude to enable continuous development of the department in an ever-changing business environment.

Who are we?

HID powers the trusted identities of the world's people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely.

We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees. Check us out here: and

Physical Access Control Solutions (PACS):

HID Physical Access Control Solutions (PACS) is at the forefront of securing spaces with advanced, reliable access control solutions. From cutting-edge readers, credentials and controllers, to mobile and biometric technologies, HID PACS empowers organizations worldwide to protect their people, property and assets with scalable, high-quality solutions.

This is more than just a job – it's your chance to join an industry leader to drive innovation in access control and make a real impact on global security solutions.

Are you ready to make a difference? Join us and help shape the future of security.

As our Manufacturing Engineer, you'll support HID's success by:

• Providing primary support within the HID Cypress distribution center (DC) to Production's (assembly and test areas) issues and requests in the spirit of Continuous Improvement.
• Supporting Design for Manufacturability (DFM) review process for New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives, assist in Launch Verification Readiness Test (LRVT).
• Participating in the procurement, start-up and integration of new tooling and capital equipment to support production and facility enhancements as required.
• Developing documented guidelines, work instructions (WRI) and training for manufacturing processes and/or equipment (tooling, fixturing, gages, etc) introduction as needed.
• Obtaining a good grasp of the current and any new Operations Solutions and IT to provide low level/immediate support to enable fulfillment.
• Identifying and investigating new technologies to refine manufacturing processes that a) reduce operating costs and scrap, b) improve quality (First-Pass yield) and safety.
• Collaborating with HID functional orgs across the globe to drive short-term and long-term solutions and improvements to achieve goals outlined as part of Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE).
• Reviewing and updating processes and manufacturing documentation of current products as a result of process and engineering design changes to ensure ISO compliance.
• Reviewing, creating and implementing Engineering (ECO), Manufacturing (MCO) or Documentation (DCN) change orders in a timely manner.
• Evaluating and maintaining time standards that result in increased productivity and precision.

Your Experience and Background include:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a PCBA production environment is required.
• Background of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical production machinery is essential.
• Ability to read & interpret engineering drawings, Bills of Material (BOM), tech journals, specifications, international technical standards, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and respect for other's time.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and data presentation skills.
• Excellent knowledge of ISO9001 standards and commitment to its adherence.
• Experience in 'lean' methodology is required, inc. Process Mapping, 5S etc.
• Quality and detail oriented with a highly collaborative nature.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects.
• Comfortable with navigating a matrixed organization with many stakeholders in various time zones.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and rewards package

• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance

• A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture

• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential
• To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds

Why apply?

• Empowerment: You'll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don't need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply.
• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part-time job seekers.
• Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted.

The wage range for this role considers a broad scope of factors that are considered when making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range does not