Manager, Manufacturing Process Engineer

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases

Manager for manufacturing process engineering at Nikkiso ACD in Santa Ana, leading continuous improvement initiatives and overseeing manufacturing operations.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeSanta Ana • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $100,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading continuous improvement initiatives within manufacturing operations, focusing on Lean and 5S practices, while ensuring compliance and operational consistency through effective documentation and team capability building.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Lean Practices5S MethodologyManufacturing EngineeringProcess ImprovementTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Manufacturing ProcessesProcess DocumentationWorkflow ImprovementWork Instructions DevelopmentContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

Team BuildingCross-Functional CollaborationInfluencing StakeholdersPriority Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeVisio

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing OperationsCryogenic IndustryMachining ProcessesFabrication ProcessesWelding Processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations, driving product cell development, standardization, team capability building, and sustained adoption of Lean and 5S practices.
Oversee the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of manufacturing travelers, work instructions, workflow sequences, and released work orders throughout the factory.
Partner with Engineering, EHS, Facility Maintenance, and Operations teams to improve workflow, material flow, safety, productivity, and overall manufacturing efficiency across the operation.
Manage the development, review, and implementation of work instructions, procedures, and process documentation to support Manufacturing Engineering, training, compliance, and operational consistency.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent; advanced degree or relevant certifications preferred.
Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, or process improvement, including prior leadership or management responsibility.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage priorities, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Visio.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing materials, processes, and practices consistent with Nikkiso ACD centrifugal and reciprocating pump products and cryogenic industry requirements.
Experience overseeing machining, fabrication, casting, forging, welding, and assembly processes involving bronze alloy, aluminum, carbon steel, and stainless steel.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment