Manufacturing Engineer (Mechanical)

About the role

KLA makes inspection tools, metrology systems and process solutions for electronics, and its Global Operations team includes Manufacturing Engineering. This Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer role contributes to business priorities by solving system-level challenges in a production environment, from failure analysis to fixture design and supplier quality improvement. About 10% of the time involves travel inside and outside the US.

Key responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain and support system-level challenges in production, and conduct failure analysis reports and investigations
• Structure BOMs for multidisciplinary products, submit and manage engineering change orders
• Write procedures documenting assembly instructions and production processes
• Support development or replacement of end-of-life and obsolete mechanical parts
• Design and develop fixtures using 3D CAD modeling and 2D drawing generation
• Handle quotations, prototyping, integration and testing
• Work with suppliers to resolve component and yield issues and help purchasing teams improve supplier quality and costs
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while keeping timelines and working independently

Required profile

• Minimum 4 years of experience in BOM structuring, ECR management, fixture design and supplier quality work
• Qualification options: doctorate with 0 years of experience, master's degree with 3 years, or bachelor's degree with 5 years of related experience
• Knowledge or prior exposure to ISO 9001, Six Sigma (Green Belt), Lean Manufacturing, OSHA and EPA regulations

Required skills

• Manufacturing software: SAP ERP, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA, OrCAD, harness design software, Cirrus
• Production planning: APS, MRP II, Kanban, Gantt charts
• Data analysis: advanced Excel, intermediate SQL and Power BI, VBA macros

What we offer

• Base pay of $96,000 to $140,800 annually, depending on role, level and location
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and other voluntary benefits
• 401(k) with company matching, ESPP, student debt assistance and tuition reimbursement
• Wellness benefits including an employee assistance program, paid time off and family care leave