Manufacturing Engineer Jobs in San Francisco, CA
Manufacturing Engineer jobs in San Francisco are in strong demand, concentrated in the Dogpatch, Mission Bay, and SoMa districts across medtech, semiconductor, and advanced manufacturing sectors. Employers hiring right now include OpenAI, Pacific Fusion, and oura. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Our mission at Oura is to empower every person to own their inner potential. Our award-winning products help our global community gain a deeper knowledge of their readiness, activity, and sleep quality by using their Oura Ring and its connected app. We've helped millions of people understand and improve their health by providing daily insights and practical steps to inspire healthy lifestyles.
Empowering the world starts with living our values and empowering our team. As a quickly growing company focused on helping people live healthier and happier lives, we ensure that our team members have what they need to do their best work — both in and out of the office.
We are looking for a Senior Supplier Manufacturing Quality Engineer to join our Supply Chain team in San Francisco, California. In this role, you are located at the crossroads of Oura Manufacturing, R&D, and Supply Chain. You will work alongside our design teams and process engineers, facilitating the development and eventual ramp of NPI programs, supporting the mission critical goal of developing high quality components and assemblies which are both manufacturable and scalable.Job requirements include setting up quality systems at suppliers to ensure good data is collected and analyzed for program critical decision making as well as creating long term strategies to help continuously improve the Oura Supply Chain. You will plan, develop and implement measurement methods, control plans, and other supply quality engineering processes to help ensure the part and product quality - all the way from concept phase through high volume mass production in a complex, global scale supply chain. You will be a liaison between the suppliers and designers, championing a culture of quality on behalf of Oura and our customers.You'll collaborate closely with our operations team and program managers to plan and execute each NPI build, while also shaping and refining both the process and the product. A strong background in manufacturing processes and design for manufacturing (DFM) is essential for success in this role.This is a US Hybrid role, candidates must be based in the San Francisco Bay Area and able to come into the office 3 days per week.
What You Will Do:
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) through development builds, ramp-up, mass production, and steady state expansion efforts
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, design, and operations, to drive Oura's quality initiatives
- Develop and implement scalable manufacturing processes, quality systems, and yield improvement strategies
- Lead build readiness reviews, focusing on quality deliverables such as equipment readiness, process qualification, and post-build quality data analysis to facilitate component design and process improvements
- Identify and effectively communicate design and process risks, using data-driven approaches to facilitate discussions and improvements across Oura teams and suppliers
- Analyze and evaluate data to establish appropriate component spec limits including cosmetic, dimensional, functional/reliability as well as establish process controls limits
- Scale up suppliers and processes to meet production goals, including yield targets, line capacity (UPH), process capability (CPK), and other equipment and headcount requirements
- Conduct supplier audits and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supplier performance
This is a hybrid role out of our San Francisco office.
What you'll bring
- 7+ years of experience working in a Supplier Manufacturing, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, or Process Engineer role. Ideally seeking someone with strong mechanical process development and design understanding
- Experience working with final assembly factories and mechanical enclosures and/or electronics suppliers
- Experience in supplier quality engineering in high volume hand held / wearable and/or consumer products with high cosmetic standards
- Experience qualifying and auditing manufacturing processes including CNC and lathe fabrication, injection molding, and coatings/surface treatments (anodization, PVD, and soft touch)
- Understanding of quality principles and tools such as GRR, SPC, FA/CA, 8D, FMEA, and DOEs.
- Understanding of manufacturing principles and tools such as DFM, SOP, GD&T, Six Sigma, and LEAN manufacturing principles
- Self-driven and eager problem solver who thrives in demanding quick-paced environments
- Highly organized with the ability to clearly and succinctly communicate complex concepts through presentations and written communication, such as slide decks and email
- Able to set up systems to capture reliable and meaningful data to help drive critical process improvements and enhance product/component design.
- Willingness to travel to domestically and internationally up to 40%
Benefits
At Ōura, we care about you and your well-being. Everyone here at Ōura has a ring of their own and we are continually looking to improve employee health.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary and equity packages
- Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources
- An Ōura Ring of your own plus employee discounts for friends & family
- 20 days of paid time off plus 13 paid holidays plus 8 days of flexible wellness time off
- Paid sick leave and parental leave
Ōura takes a market-based approach to pay, which may vary depending on your location. US locations are categorized into tiers based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. While most offers will be closer to the starting range, successful candidates' pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, internal peer equity, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.
Region 1 $172,550- $203,000
We are not considering candidates residing in the following states: Alaska (AK), Delaware (DE), Iowa (IA), Mississippi (MS), Nebraska (NE), South Dakota (SD), West Virginia (WV), and Wisconsin (WI).
Oura is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Individuals seeking employment at Oura are considered without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
We will work to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Disclaimer: Beware of fake job offers!
We've been alerted to scammers posing as ŌURA recruiters, especially for remote roles. Please note:
- Our jobs are listed only on the ŌURA Careers page and trusted job boards.
- We will never ask for personal information like ID or payment for equipment upfront.
- Official offers are sent through Docusign after a verbal offer, not via text or email.
Stay cautious and protect your personal details.
To all recruitment agencies: Oura does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Oura employees, or any other organization's location. Oura is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Our mission at Oura is to empower every person to own their inner potential. Our award-winning products help our global community gain a deeper knowledge of their readiness, activity, and sleep quality by using their Oura Ring and its connected app. We've helped millions of people understand and improve their health by providing daily insights and practical steps to inspire healthy lifestyles.
Empowering the world starts with living our values and empowering our team. As a quickly growing company focused on helping people live healthier and happier lives, we ensure that our team members have what they need to do their best work — both in and out of the office.
We are looking for a Senior Supplier Manufacturing Quality Engineer to join our Supply Chain team in San Francisco, California. In this role, you are located at the crossroads of Oura Manufacturing, R&D, and Supply Chain. You will work alongside our design teams and process engineers, facilitating the development and eventual ramp of NPI programs, supporting the mission critical goal of developing high quality components and assemblies which are both manufacturable and scalable.Job requirements include setting up quality systems at suppliers to ensure good data is collected and analyzed for program critical decision making as well as creating long term strategies to help continuously improve the Oura Supply Chain. You will plan, develop and implement measurement methods, control plans, and other supply quality engineering processes to help ensure the part and product quality - all the way from concept phase through high volume mass production in a complex, global scale supply chain. You will be a liaison between the suppliers and designers, championing a culture of quality on behalf of Oura and our customers.You'll collaborate closely with our operations team and program managers to plan and execute each NPI build, while also shaping and refining both the process and the product. A strong background in manufacturing processes and design for manufacturing (DFM) is essential for success in this role.This is a US Hybrid role, candidates must be based in the San Francisco Bay Area and able to come into the office 3 days per week.
What You Will Do:
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) through development builds, ramp-up, mass production, and steady state expansion efforts
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, design, and operations, to drive Oura's quality initiatives
- Develop and implement scalable manufacturing processes, quality systems, and yield improvement strategies
- Lead build readiness reviews, focusing on quality deliverables such as equipment readiness, process qualification, and post-build quality data analysis to facilitate component design and process improvements
- Identify and effectively communicate design and process risks, using data-driven approaches to facilitate discussions and improvements across Oura teams and suppliers
- Analyze and evaluate data to establish appropriate component spec limits including cosmetic, dimensional, functional/reliability as well as establish process controls limits
- Scale up suppliers and processes to meet production goals, including yield targets, line capacity (UPH), process capability (CPK), and other equipment and headcount requirements
- Conduct supplier audits and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supplier performance
This is a hybrid role out of our San Francisco office.
What you'll bring
- 7+ years of experience working in a Supplier Manufacturing, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, or Process Engineer role. Ideally seeking someone with strong mechanical process development and design understanding
- Experience working with final assembly factories and mechanical enclosures and/or electronics suppliers
- Experience in supplier quality engineering in high volume hand held / wearable and/or consumer products with high cosmetic standards
- Experience qualifying and auditing manufacturing processes including CNC and lathe fabrication, injection molding, and coatings/surface treatments (anodization, PVD, and soft touch)
- Understanding of quality principles and tools such as GRR, SPC, FA/CA, 8D, FMEA, and DOEs.
- Understanding of manufacturing principles and tools such as DFM, SOP, GD&T, Six Sigma, and LEAN manufacturing principles
- Self-driven and eager problem solver who thrives in demanding quick-paced environments
- Highly organized with the ability to clearly and succinctly communicate complex concepts through presentations and written communication, such as slide decks and email
- Able to set up systems to capture reliable and meaningful data to help drive critical process improvements and enhance product/component design.
- Willingness to travel to domestically and internationally up to 40%
Benefits
At Ōura, we care about you and your well-being. Everyone here at Ōura has a ring of their own and we are continually looking to improve employee health.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary and equity packages
- Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources
- An Ōura Ring of your own plus employee discounts for friends & family
- 20 days of paid time off plus 13 paid holidays plus 8 days of flexible wellness time off
- Paid sick leave and parental leave
Ōura takes a market-based approach to pay, which may vary depending on your location. US locations are categorized into tiers based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. While most offers will be closer to the starting range, successful candidates' pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, internal peer equity, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.
Region 1 $172,550- $203,000
We are not considering candidates residing in the following states: Alaska (AK), Delaware (DE), Iowa (IA), Mississippi (MS), Nebraska (NE), South Dakota (SD), West Virginia (WV), and Wisconsin (WI).
Oura is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Individuals seeking employment at Oura are considered without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
We will work to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Disclaimer: Beware of fake job offers!
We've been alerted to scammers posing as ŌURA recruiters, especially for remote roles. Please note:
- Our jobs are listed only on the ŌURA Careers page and trusted job boards.
- We will never ask for personal information like ID or payment for equipment upfront.
- Official offers are sent through Docusign after a verbal offer, not via text or email.
Stay cautious and protect your personal details.
To all recruitment agencies: Oura does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Oura employees, or any other organization's location. Oura is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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Manufacturing Engineer Jobs in San Francisco: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a manufacturing engineer job in San Francisco?
Prioritize San Francisco's medtech corridor in Mission Bay and the hardware and semiconductor firms clustered in SoMa and the Dogpatch. Employers there hire manufacturing engineers with process improvement, quality systems, and cleanroom experience most consistently. Familiarity with FDA-regulated production environments gives candidates a clear edge over applicants with purely industrial or automotive backgrounds.
Which companies hire manufacturing engineers in San Francisco?
Employers hiring manufacturing engineers in San Francisco right now include OpenAI, Pacific Fusion, and oura, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. San Francisco's hiring base skews toward growth-stage medtech companies, precision hardware startups, and established semiconductor firms with Bay Area operations.
Are there remote manufacturing engineer jobs in San Francisco?
Yes, though remote opportunities are limited by nature since most manufacturing engineer work requires hands-on access to production lines, equipment, and lab environments. About 100% of manufacturing engineer openings tied to San Francisco are remote or hybrid as of November 2026. The roles most likely to offer remote flexibility involve process documentation, supplier quality management, and manufacturing systems analysis.
How can I get a manufacturing engineer job in San Francisco with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in San Francisco is through a manufacturing technician or process associate role at a Mission Bay medtech company or a SoMa hardware startup, where smaller teams give junior engineers broader exposure faster. Hands-on experience with CAD tools, GD&T, or quality management systems strengthens an entry-level application considerably. Internships with UCSF-affiliated device firms or local advanced manufacturing operations are a proven stepping stone.
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