Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Volt in Vista, California

Job Description:

Direct Hire Senior Manufacturing Engineer located in Vista CA



As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will:

• Oversee all mechanical and digital technologies at the Vista plant, ensuring smooth operation, optimization, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Lead the adoption of Industry 4.0 and smart factory technologies, incorporating automation, IoT, machine learning, and data analytics to enhance plant efficiency and decision-making.
• Develop and implement predictive and preventive maintenance programs to manage equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and extend the life of assets.
• Manage new plant design and build projects, including greenfield and brownfield expansions, from initial design through to commissioning, ensuring that all mechanical systems and digital technologies meet performance, safety, and scalability requirements.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to ensure effective integration of basic and digital maintenance tools, such as predictive analytics and automated systems for tracking equipment health and performance.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to increase productivity, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
• Conduct root cause analysis of equipment failures and breakdowns, implementing corrective actions and preventive measures to avoid future occurrences.
• Manage capital projects related to equipment upgrades, new installations, and plant expansions, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
• Maintain compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations, ensuring that all mechanical systems and processes adhere to industry standards.
• Provide technical training and mentorship to engineering and maintenance staff to build a knowledgeable, safety-focused, and innovative workforce.
• Keep up-to-date with advancements in manufacturing technology, equipment, and best practices, and propose upgrades and improvements to keep the plant at the forefront of operational excellence.

This is a Full time opportunity.



The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering.
• Advanced degrees or certifications in relevant technologies are preferred.
• LEAN Certification (e.g: Green Belt / Black Belt)
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, including leadership of mechanical systems and digital technologies in a plant environment.
• Hands-on implementation experience in Industry 4.0 technologies and smart factory solutions, such as automation, IoT, data-driven systems, and predictive maintenance tools.

Salary: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

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Benefits: Since this is a Direct Hire role, benefits will be provided by the employer.




Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email hr_dept@volt.com or call (866) 898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.


Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws Apply Now