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Strategic Solutions Engineer - San Francisco, CA

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Location
San Francisco, CA Office
Posted
16 days ago
Department
Operations Org
Salary
$150,000 to $170,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 6+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing roles such as CNC, Sheet Metal, or Die Casting
  • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field, or equivalent demonstrated hands-on experience
  • Strong expertise in CNC machining processes (milling, turning, multi-axis), Die Casting, and Sheet metal fabrication
  • DFM, cost optimization, and manufacturing trade-off fluency
  • Hands-on experience in production-scale manufacturing programs
  • Proven ability to interpret and apply engineering drawings and GD&T
Nice to have
  • Experience with Injection Molding (IM) and/or Additive Manufacturing (3DP)
  • Prior experience working with external suppliers or contract manufacturers
  • Experience integrating AI/LLM tools into engineering or customer-facing workflows
What the job really is

The Strategic Solutions Engineer at MISUMI Americas will work closely with strategic customers to provide technical guidance on complex CNC machining and sheet metal manufacturing needs. This role involves leading discussions to translate customer requirements into manufacturable solutions, performing detailed design for manufacturability reviews, and supporting the transition from prototype to production. The engineer will also collaborate cross-functionally and leverage AI tools to enhance engineering workflows and customer interactions.

Benefits
  • Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401K plan
  • Parental leave programs
  • Paid volunteer days
  • And much, much more!
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work flexibility beyond standard office and remote work conditions
  • The role requires comfort operating in ambiguous, high-stakes environments which may not suit everyone
  • Salary range provided is relatively high, but may reflect the level of expertise required
  • Physical demands include standing and walking on manufacturing floors, which may be challenging for some candidates
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