Manufacturing Engineer - On‑Floor Process Improvement

Spectrum Assembly, Inc.; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Assembly, Inc. (SAI Corp.) in Carlsbad, CA, seeks a practical Manufacturing Engineer to improve production processes, documentation, and line performance on the shop floor.

You will partner with Production, Quality, Operations and Engineering to analyze data, troubleshoot on the floor, support new product introductions, and implement sustainable improvements with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or 5+ years of practical experience in manufacturing.
• Proven manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience with process improvement, root-cause analysis, and data-driven decision-making.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and workflow optimization.
• Familiarity with Lean, 6S, and SPC methodologies.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications, and CAD models.
• Knowledge of tooling, fixtures, and equipment on the shop floor.
• Experience in regulated environments such as medical devices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Improve processes, line balance, and production efficiency.
• Develop and maintain production documentation and Device History Records (DHRs).
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, variation, downtime, and defects.
• Support SPC, process validation, and quality initiatives.
• Partner with Quality for root-cause investigations and CAPA.
• Evaluate manufacturability and cost impact of process changes.
• Support new product introductions and engineering changes.
• Provide hands-on floor support for setup, troubleshooting, and improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement solutions on the production floor.
• Support Lean, 6S, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or 5+ years of equivalent experience

Tools

CAD

ERP/MRP

Excel

Job description

Spectrum Assembly, Inc. (SAI Corp.) in Carlsbad, CA, seeks a practical Manufacturing Engineer to improve production processes, documentation, and line performance on the shop floor.

You will partner with Production, Quality, Operations and Engineering to analyze data, troubleshoot on the floor, support new product introductions, and implement sustainable improvements with cross‑functional teams.