Manufacturing Engineer

Spectrum Assembly, Inc.; Carlsbad, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Assembly, Inc. is seeking a practical, analytical Manufacturing Engineer to work on the production floor with Production, Quality, Operations, and Engineering teams to drive continuous improvement.

The role focuses on improving production documentation, process capability, line performance, product quality, and operational excellence through hands-on investigation and data-driven problem solving.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical experience.
• Manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience with process improvement, root-cause analysis, and manufacturing documentation.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, process control, and data analysis.
• Ability to work effectively with both production personnel and engineering teams.
• A hands-on approach and willingness to spend time on the production floor.

Responsibilities

• Improve manufacturing processes, workflows, and production efficiency.
• Develop and maintain clear production documentation and work instructions.
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, variation, downtime, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support process capability, quality improvement, and statistical process control activities.
• Lead root-cause investigations and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes for quality, efficiency, and manufacturability.
• Support new products and process changes as they move into production.
• Partner with operators and cross-functional teams to identify and implement improvements.
• Support Lean, 6S, and other continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide hands-on engineering support to resolve day-to-day production challenges.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Process improvement

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

On-site collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Statistical processes control (SPC)

Lean tools

Job description

Spectrum Assembly, Inc. is in search of a practical, analytical Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys working on the production floor and partnering with Production, Quality, Operations, and Engineering teams to solve problems and drive continuous improvement. This role is responsible for improving production documentation, process capability, line performance, product quality, and operational excellence.

• Improve manufacturing processes, workflows, and production efficiency.
• Develop and maintain clear production documentation and work instructions.
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, variation, downtime, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support process capability, quality improvement, and statistical process control activities.
• Lead root-cause investigations and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes for quality, efficiency, and manufacturability.
• Support new products and process changes as they move into production.
• Partner with operators and cross-functional teams to identify and implement improvements.
• Support Lean, 6S, and other continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide hands-on engineering support to resolve day-to-day production challenges.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical experience.
• Manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience with process improvement, root-cause analysis, and manufacturing documentation.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, process control, and data analysis.
• Ability to work effectively with both production personnel and engineering teams.
• A hands-on approach and willingness to spend time on the production floor.