Manufacturing Engineering Manager – NPI

Cohu, Inc.

Manufacturing Engineering Manager responsible for production and testing of electromechanical assemblies at a global technology leader. Key member of the Manufacturing Engineering Team in the semiconductor sector.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure effective use of material, equipment and personnel in producing quality products at minimum cost
Provide guidance regarding design for manufacturability.
DFM / DFA reviews & feedback to design
Assembly process feasibility assessment
BOM review & manufacturing alignment
Drawing & specification interpretation
Engineering change order (ECO) review & implementation
Prototype & pre-production build support
Assembly process development & optimization
Assembly tooling & fixture design / procurement
First production build support & issue resolution
Determine and specify requirements for special assembly machines, equipment and tooling.
Torque, adhesive & critical process parameter control
Operator training material development
Continuous improvement & cost reduction initiatives
Manufacturing transfer package preparation to include Standardized Work Instructions for off-site Asia manufacturing facilities
Tooling & fixture documentation packages
BOM & configuration control for transfer
Asia site launch readiness assessment to include On-site launch support, ramp assistance and Operator & technician training delivery
ECO change communication & update management
Post-launch issue support & sustaining documentation
Schedule and implement process improvements focused on defect reduction, cost reduction and assembly optimization throughout the manufacturing process.
Manage utilization of SPC data to direct process improvement focus of the Manufacturing Engineering department.
Responsible for supervision, guidance and technical support for the Manufacturing Engineering department.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Education: Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering (master’s degree often preferred).
Experience: Minimum of five years’ applicable experience in the production and testing of electromechanical assemblies.
Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of quality control fundamentals like GD&T, SPC, FMEA, Control Plans, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
Skills/Technical Requirements: Experience with workflow processes in the fabrication, assembly and testing of electromechanical systems and components. Intimate working knowledge of statistical process control methods. Knowledge of design for manufacturability principles. Must be computer literate and have excellent interpersonal as well as verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Works in a lab environment with constant or intermittent noise
In required areas.

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Hard Skills & Tools

design for manufacturabilityDFMDFABOM reviewengineering change orderprototype supportassembly process optimizationstatistical process controlLean Six SigmaFMEA

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationguidancesupervisiontechnical supporttraining material developmentissue resolutioncontinuous improvementcost reduction