Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Totex-Manufacturing; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical Insurance

Paid Holidays and Vacations

Bonus Program

Job summary

Totex Manufacturing Inc. in Torrance, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to ensure safe, efficient production lines and to develop equipment and processes for battery pack assembly.

You will collaborate with Design Engineering, Quality and Production to transfer designs to manufacturing, validate processes, set up equipment, and drive continuous improvement through lean initiatives and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field.
• 1–2 years of manufacturing experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of lean tools (5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, VSM) and Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design Transfer: collaborate with engineering to translate designs into manufacturing processes.
• Process Validation: develop and execute validation protocols ensuring regulatory and spec compliance.
• Equipment Setup and Optimization: lead setup and calibration of manufacturing equipment.
• Documentation: maintain detailed manufacturing process documentation and implement changes.
• Lead Lean initiatives and drive cost and quality improvements across assembly lines.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

5S

Kanban

Poka-yoke

Value Stream Mapping

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing or mechanical engineering

Tools

PFMEA

Control Plans

PPAP

DOE

Job description

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

Job Type: Full-time

Company Overview:

Totex Manufacturing Inc. has been a pioneering force in the custom battery market since 1985. With over 35 years of experience, we specialize in providing power solutions for diverse sectors, including medical, industrial, consumer products, and military applications. Our commitment is to deliver comprehensive solutions, encompassing experienced engineering, elegant form factors, efficient design, rigorous testing, fabrication, and seamless logistics.

Job Responsibilities:

As the Manufacturing Engineer for Totex Manufacturing Inc. you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that production lines are safe, effective and efficient. In addition to developing manufacturing equipment and processes, you will work with cross-functional teams: Design Engineering, Quality and Production to reach optimization in the design transfer to manufacturing, equipment setup, process validation. Your responsibilities will include:

Responsibilities:

Design Transfer:

• Collaborate with the engineering team to seamlessly transition designs into the manufacturing phase.
• Ensure that design specifications are translated into efficient and practical manufacturing processes and instructions.

Process Validation:

• Develop and execute validation protocols for manufacturing processes.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations and specification requirement throughout the validation process.

Equipment Setup and Optimization:

• Spearhead the setup and calibration of manufacturing equipment.

Optimize machinery for maximum efficiency and output while maintaining product quality.

Documentation:

• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of manufacturing processes and changes.
• Ensure that documentation complies with company operating procedures and regulatory requirements
• Identify opportunities for process improvements for cost optimization.
• Implement changes to enhance overall manufacturing efficiency and product quality.
• Lead role in resolving assembly related concerns. Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices.

Qualifications

Required:

• 1–2 years of experience in manufacturing
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies, including use of Lean tools such as 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
• Knowledge and hands‑on experience with PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, and DOEs
• Proven experience operating and maintaining manufacturing equipment and machinery
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Preferred (Nice to Have):

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with 3+ years of manufacturing experience
• Experience with manufacturing processes for battery pack assembly, including design, testing, and documentation
• Knowledge of battery electrical systems related to area of expertise

Compensation and Benefits:

• Annual Salary: $65-85K Depending on experience
• 401K plan
• Medical insurance
• Paid Company Holidays and Vacations
• Bonus program (depends on employee and company performance)