77 Manufacturing jobs in Lake Forest

Core Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• 10+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Requirements:

• Process improvement methodologies
• Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt certification
• Understanding of Total Quality Management principles and tools

The successful candidate will focus on enhancing safety, quality, productivity, and cost-efficiency through active collaboration with cross-functional teams. They will also lead process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.

CiresiMorek is a collective of seasoned professionals, each bringing a wealth of experience and a personal touch to all our engagements. With over 3,500 searches and around 2,000 Operations placements, we are more than just headhunters; we are industry insiders, advisors, and diligent architects behind every successful placement.

Responsibilities:

• Improve production workflows and support the development of tools and documentation to ensure consistent output
• Manage improvement projects and partner with key departments to ensure accurate cost tracking and resource utilization
• Provide guidance and training to production staff, promoting best practices in operations and safety
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to maintain reliable, well-calibrated equipment

Confidentiality is guaranteed. Applications require a resume/CV with contact information.

Learn more about us at CiresiMorek.

Why This Role Matters

At Mission Microwave, we don’t just build RF electronics- we engineer reliability, precision, and innovation into every product that leaves our floor. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll be at the center of that mission: optimizing processes, elevating quality, and enabling smooth new product launches. Your work ensures that our customers get the most dependable technology possible, while our teams benefit from smarter, more efficient production.

What You’ll Do

• Drive Process Excellence – Streamline operations to cut cycle times, reduce waste, and boost throughput.
• Launch New Products – Partner with R&D to translate designs into scalable, cost-effective manufacturing processes.
• Own Quality – Implement rigorous procedures that meet IPC, MIL-STD, ISO, and AS standards, while solving issues through root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Support Production – Troubleshoot issues, clear bottlenecks, and help teams hit aggressive delivery schedules.
• Strengthen the Supply Chain – Work with suppliers to improve quality, reduce costs, and ensure reliable performance.
• Document & Report – Keep process documentation, SOPs, and quality records airtight while delivering KPI reports to leadership.
• Champion Continuous Improvement – Lead initiatives that improve efficiency, reliability, and cost savings across the board.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Master’s a plus)
• 6+ years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience
• Deep knowledge of IPC 610, MIL-STD-883/750/1580, ISO & AS standards, and ESD procedures
• Expertise with small-to-medium RF parts, components, and assemblies
• Skilled in operations such as soldering, die attach, epoxy attach, machining, plating, PCBAs, and more
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM, Microsoft Office, and SAP (ERP/MRP systems experience preferred)
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills—backed by data, driven by logic
• Clear communicator, capable of collaborating across engineering, production, and leadership levels

What Success Looks Like

• New product launches run smoothly from lab to production floor.
• Quality issues are addressed quickly and permanently.
• Manufacturing processes are faster, leaner, and more reliable.
• Teams feel supported, suppliers are aligned, and customers notice the difference.

Why Join Us

This isn’t just another engineering role, it’s your opportunity to shape the future of high-reliability RF electronics. At Mission Microwave, you’ll be trusted with responsibility, empowered to innovate, and surrounded by people who care deeply about doing things right. If you thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment where your expertise directly impacts performance, this role is for you.

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBenefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Qualification:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Deburr Experience: power deburr/edge break tools
• Competent with the use of manual deburr tools (deburr knives, countersinks, files, etc.)
• Ability to interpret information and perform detailed deburr and edge break operations
• Strong mechanical and component assembly experience
• Production engine assembly or rebuilding experience
• CNC machinery experience
• Mechanical Inspection, ability to read blueprints and mechanical assembly experience
• Measuring equipment experience (e.g. Micrometers, calipers, gauge pins, go/no-go gauges, etc.)

Responsibilities:

• Complete all final manual operations and inspections prior to the delivery of manufactured components.
• Use hand tools and pneumatic tools effectively.
• Understand and work with sharp edges, blending, and deburring processes, especially in areas that cannot be machined.
• Wash and clean cylinder blocks, heads, tools, and other components as needed.
• Demonstrate basic mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Work with aluminum, steel, and other materials.
• Handle and finish cylinder blocks, heads, and small hand parts.

*1st, 2nd, & 3rd shifts*

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Technician is responsible for hands-on assembly and operation of precision machinery used to manufacture small components. This role involves working with detailed mechanical processes, using measurement tools, troubleshooting automated equipment, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards in a cleanroom or GMP-regulated environment. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work independently or within a team.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance on crimping and automated assembly equipment.
• Monitor and maintain raw material feeds; clear equipment faults and stoppages.
• Use HMIs to adjust and monitor process controls.
• Ensure accurate material preparation and timely job execution to meet production schedules.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues using established troubleshooting guides.
• Use computer systems to support inventory and quality management activities.
• Participate in process development, equipment validations, and new product introduction.
• Measure and inspect components to meet required tolerances.
• Follow standard operating procedures for material handling, documentation, packaging, and shipping.
• Maintain clean, organized, and compliant workspaces aligned with GMP standards.
• Collaborate with team members to resolve issues and implement improvements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by production leadership.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or Associate degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience in manufacturing or assembly
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs and stand/walk for most of the shift
• Experience with manufacturing tools (micrometers, calipers, gauges, etc.)
• Familiarity with automated and robotic systems
• Knowledge of quality control and production processes
• Previous experience in discrete component assembly

One of our manufacturing clients is seeking Manufacturing Technicians to join their growing advanced assembly line for high-reliability magnetic components. The purpose of a Manufacturing Technician is to fabricate and/or assemble products for customers in the Space, Defense, Aerospace and High-Reliability industries. This is accomplished through machine or hand winding, soldering, molding, core-bonding, stamping/engraving and testing. As a Manufacturing Technician you will be assigned to Winding, Assembly, Molding, Hi-Reliability, or Testing as your primary area and as time and opportunity allow, will be cross-trained in other areas. This role is responsible for preparing equipment and the work area before each shift as well as follow schematics to assemble parts under a microscope. They must be able to interpret 2D electrical component drawings and manufacture parts per instructions with the ability to flag errors on the drawings and instructions.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy:

Required Skills & Experience

Production Experience
Electronics Experience

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Micro Assembly Experience
Soldering Experience
J Standard Certification

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

2nd Shift Aerospace Manufacturing Technician

Job Description

We are seeking skilled 2nd Shift Electro-Mechanical Assemblers to join our team at a military and defense facility located in the Santa Ana/Costa Mesa area. The position requires candidates to initially train on the first shift before transitioning to the 2nd shift, which operates from 3 PM to 11:30 PM. This role offers a competitive hourly wage based on experience, with overtime opportunities available during weekdays and Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and/or electrical assemblies in a manufacturing setting, preferably in aerospace, electronics, or medical industries.

• Utilize common hand tools and power tools such as pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, depth micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, pressure gauges, multimeters, test boxes, or specialized test equipment.

• Operate computer applications including standard browsers and word processing tools.

• Understand and work with common electrical components.

• Read and interpret wiring diagrams and follow assembly instructions accurately.

• Adapt rapidly to changing roles and responsibilities in a fast-paced work environment.

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with engineering and production teams.

• Participate in overtime and weekend shifts as required.

Essential Skills

• 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing setting performing mechanical and/or electrical assemblies.

• Proficiency with common hand and power tools.

• Strong computer skills for using standard browser and word processing applications.

• Ability to read wiring diagrams and follow assembly instructions.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with assembling complex electro-mechanical assemblies, high-quality wire harnesses, test racks, junction boxes, and associated components.

• Ability to perform validation and testing of electronic components using equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and network analyzers.

• Familiarity with air-frame construction techniques including rivets, mechanical fasteners, and nut plates.

• Experience in electronic box assembly troubleshooting and writing detailed issue tickets.

• Skills in running functional checkouts and tests, diagnosing issues, and testing RF systems.

Why Work Here?

Join a growing team that values top performers by offering them direct hire opportunities. Be part of an exciting project supporting the Roadrunner assembly. Our company is expanding and has received funding to build a new facility, providing a stable and promising work environment.

Work Environment

The work environment is clean and organized, within a large company that is continually growing and expanding. The company has recently secured funding for a new facility, underscoring our commitment to growth and innovation.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Costa Mesa, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $32.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Costa Mesa,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Clemente, CA

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Order Type : Temp

Job Title: Manufacturing Tech
Location: San Clemente, CA

Job type: Long term
Pay: $20-$22/hr

About the job:

The Manufacturing Technician will support the assembly and development of implantable medical devices, ensuring compliance with SOPs and QA systems. This role involves hands-on production, testing, and documentation in a regulated environment.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has 1-3 years of experience as an engineering or production technician
• Pays strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Can follow standard operating procedures and work instructions
• Is comfortable working in a regulated environment (medical device experience preferred)
• Can lift up to 50 lbs and perform repetitive assembly tasks
• Brings a strong work ethic, team collaboration, and willingness to learn

• Assemble implantable Class III ophthalmic medical devices and insertion systems
• Perform component cleaning and inspection according to SOPs and DHRs
• Support engineering tests by executing defined test methods
• Record and maintain documentation as required by QA systems
• Assist in generating or editing SOPs and DHRs for development activities
• Contribute to product development from concept through production
• Work under direction from management or engineering staff with oversight
• Perform other duties to support production, engineering, clinical, and QA goals

• Weekly pay
• Paid sick leave
• Benefits package provided by SlingShot Connections, including:
  
  
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) match
  • Employee Assistance Program

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician

For immediate consideration, please apply directly to this job posting AND email me at biacosta @actalentservices.com with the following:

1. Word copy of resume

2. 2-3 professional references

3. 4-5 brief bullet points highlighting technical qualifications

Job Description

Engage in moderate to complex assembly functions using mechanical skills along with a variety of hand tools and assembly fixtures. You will produce and inspect assemblies to ensure they conform to product specifications. A complete understanding of the Quality System and GMP is essential, along with thorough documentation of all assembly and test processes performed.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate to complex assembly tasks using mechanical skills.

• Utilize hand tools and assembly fixtures to produce assemblies.

• Inspect assemblies to ensure they meet product specifications.

• Adhere to established Quality System and GMP standards.

• Document all assembly and test processes accurately.

Essential Skills

• Experience in electro-mechanical assembly and prototype assembly.

• Proficiency in reading blueprints and understanding manufacturing processes.

• Familiarity with test engineering and document control.

• Experience with medical devices and quality management systems.

• Strong troubleshooting skills in engineering, R&D, mechanical, and electrical schematics.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 1-4 years of experience in the assembly of electromechanical or electro-pneumatical systems, or equivalent experience in a medical device or aerospace manufacturing environment.

• Ability to interpret and understand engineering drawings and follow assembly instructions.

• Proficiency in basic computer applications including MS Word and MS Excel.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain an orderly work cell.

Work Environment

Work hours are Monday to Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, with overtime as needed. You will work on the production/manufacturing floor of a company that focuses on designing and developing innovative respiratory products. The company has been in business for 8 years, employing 150 people, with 50 in manufacturing and 35 technicians. The production area includes 3 production lines with several stations where employees are cross-trained, each equipped with a touch screen. The company culture is collaborative and family-oriented, providing a long-term opportunity with direct hire potential.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Santa Ana, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $ - $ /yr.

3% Annual Bonus (base salary) Personal and Company Performance- Medical, Dental, and Vision (effective 1st of the month following start date)- 401k Participation with up to 3% company match (eligible 30 days following start date) - 2 weeks accrued Vacation a year*- 10 days accrued Sick Leave a year* - 10 Federal Holidays Observed a year- 1 Floating Holiday a year

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Santa Ana,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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