Manufacturing Process Engineer II — Lean & MES Focus

HM Electronics; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

3 weeks paid vacation

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

Pet insurance

Life insurance

401K contributions

Job summary

HM Electronics is recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineering Associate II in Carlsbad, CA. The role focuses on validating fixtures, improving processes, and implementing Lean methods while maintaining KPIs and SPC controls.

You will support equipment incorporation, MES reviews, and provide guidance to junior staff. The position requires 3–4 years of related experience, a High School Diploma (Bachelor’s preferred), and strong communication and ERP/MES skills.

Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office, Windows and Internet.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems.
• Proficient with MES processes and troubleshooting.
• Basic understanding of electronics theory.
• Basic drafting knowledge.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Assists in validation of fixtures, components, and updated manufacturing processes.
• Researches new methods that improve processes.
• Creates or updates Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Assists implementing Lean Methods into manufacturing process and maintain KPIs and SPC controls.
• Assists in the development of assembly fixtures with feedback from production staff.
• Coordinates incorporation of equipment, which includes the verification of equipment to engineering specifications and procedures.
• Supports training and implementation of equipment into manufacturing.
• Performs miscellaneous duties/projects as assigned by manager.
• MES Review and release oversight.
• Label support with troubleshooting new printers and label DB management.
• Provides guidance and support to Associate Level I and Manufacturing Assistants.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

MS Office

ERP systems

MES processes

Electronics theory

Drafting

Manufacturing processes

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MES

ERP

Job description

HM Electronics is recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineering Associate II in Carlsbad, CA. The role focuses on validating fixtures, improving processes, and implementing Lean methods while maintaining KPIs and SPC controls.

You will support equipment incorporation, MES reviews, and provide guidance to junior staff. The position requires 3–4 years of related experience, a High School Diploma (Bachelor’s preferred), and strong communication and ERP/MES skills.