Manufacturing Engineering Manager Jobs in California
Manufacturing Engineering Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in aerospace and defense, semiconductor fabrication, medical devices, and automotive supply chain, with demand running from production-floor supervisors stepping into management through senior-level engineering directors. The largest hiring metros are Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Diego, where established names like Northrop Grumman, Applied Materials, and Edwards Lifesciences consistently recruit for these roles. Process optimization, lean manufacturing, and advanced automation integration are the most in-demand specialties across California facilities. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), WarehouseJob Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
Pay:
$38 - $43
DESCRIPTION:
Join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Lead Manufacturing Engineering Technician and contribute to our mission to advance health, environmental, and safety initiatives. In this key role, you'll ensure optimal equipment performance and maintenance while supporting continuous improvement in our manufacturing facilities. You'll resolve complex technical issues, coordinate preventive maintenance programs, and collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams. Your expertise will directly impact the production of essential scientific and medical products used by researchers and healthcare professionals.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 4 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, maintenance, or similar technical role
- Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Electronics, or related field
- Professional certifications in relevant technical areas preferred
- Strong knowledge of tooling and equipment maintenance
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings, schematics, and maintenance documentation
- Experience with calibration, preventive maintenance, and GMP/GEP compliance
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical, electrical, and automated systems
- Knowledge of quality systems and regulatory requirements (ISO, GMP)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for training and mentoring technicians
- Proficiency with maintenance management systems and Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to work rotating shifts and respond to emergency calls when needed
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated commitment to safety protocols and procedures
- Strong organizational and time management skills
Education:
Preferred BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or similar engineering degree.- High School Diploma required.
Compensation and Benefits
The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $32.53–$48.79.This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), WarehouseJob Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
Pay:
$38 - $43
DESCRIPTION:
Join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Lead Manufacturing Engineering Technician and contribute to our mission to advance health, environmental, and safety initiatives. In this key role, you'll ensure optimal equipment performance and maintenance while supporting continuous improvement in our manufacturing facilities. You'll resolve complex technical issues, coordinate preventive maintenance programs, and collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams. Your expertise will directly impact the production of essential scientific and medical products used by researchers and healthcare professionals.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 4 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, maintenance, or similar technical role
- Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Electronics, or related field
- Professional certifications in relevant technical areas preferred
- Strong knowledge of tooling and equipment maintenance
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings, schematics, and maintenance documentation
- Experience with calibration, preventive maintenance, and GMP/GEP compliance
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical, electrical, and automated systems
- Knowledge of quality systems and regulatory requirements (ISO, GMP)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for training and mentoring technicians
- Proficiency with maintenance management systems and Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to work rotating shifts and respond to emergency calls when needed
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated commitment to safety protocols and procedures
- Strong organizational and time management skills
Education:
Preferred BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or similar engineering degree.- High School Diploma required.
Compensation and Benefits
The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $32.53–$48.79.This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
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Manufacturing Engineering Manager Job Market in California
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Who's Hiring
- Tesla17
- Anduril9
- Northrop Grumman6
- Lockheed Martin5
- DIVERGENT3
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- Electronics & Hardware
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- Manufacturing
- Staffing & Recruiting
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in manufacturing engineering manager jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering from an accredited program
- Seven or more years of manufacturing engineering experience including direct people management
- Demonstrated proficiency with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies
- Experience managing NPI or sustaining engineering programs in a regulated California industry
- Proficiency with CAD tools and manufacturing execution systems used in California production environments
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with supply chain, quality, and operations teams
Manufacturing Engineering Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a manufacturing engineering manager in California?
The typical California path starts with a bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering, followed by several years of hands-on engineering work in a California production environment. While the role does not require a state-issued license, Professional Engineer registration through the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists strengthens candidates significantly. Most hiring managers look for a combination of technical depth, lean or Six Sigma credentials, and demonstrated team leadership before promoting or hiring into a manager role.
Which companies hire manufacturing engineering managers in California?
Employers hiring manufacturing engineering managers in California right now include Tesla, Anduril, and Northrop Grumman, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's concentration of aerospace primes, semiconductor equipment makers, and medical device manufacturers means demand for this role is distributed across both large defense contractors in Southern California and high-tech industrial firms throughout the Bay Area and San Diego corridor.
Which California cities have the most manufacturing engineering manager jobs?
Fremont, Palmdale, and San Jose have the most manufacturing engineering manager openings in California. Los Angeles anchors the list through its aerospace and defense industrial base, San Jose reflects demand from semiconductor and advanced electronics manufacturers, and San Diego draws on its concentration of medical device and defense contractors including several large facilities that consistently post senior engineering management roles.
Are there remote manufacturing engineering manager jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. About 11% of manufacturing engineering manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of the role. The portions most compatible with remote work include design review, supplier qualification, documentation, and cross-functional program coordination, while direct floor oversight, equipment qualification, and production escalations almost always require physical presence at the California facility.
How can I get hired as a manufacturing engineering manager in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving up from a manufacturing or process engineer role at a California employer that promotes from within, particularly in aerospace, medical devices, or semiconductor equipment where structured career ladders exist. Large California manufacturers like Raytheon, Boston Scientific, and Lam Research run formal new-grad and rotational engineering programs that expose candidates to process, quality, and operations functions early. Building a record in a lead engineer or technical program coordinator role, combined with a Six Sigma Green Belt or lean certification, positions candidates for a first management opening without prior direct reports.
Where can I find and apply to manufacturing engineering manager jobs in California?
You can find and apply to manufacturing engineering manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings. Find roles that fit your experience and target location, then apply directly to each one.
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