Senior Manufacturing Engineer - PCBA & Process Optimization

Amtec Staffing; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Amtec Staffing seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Brea, CA, to shape how PCBA products are built, improve processes, and drive technical excellence across manufacturing operations. You will lead readiness reviews, review drawings for manufacturability, develop manufacturing plans, and push continuous improvement to boost quality, efficiency and throughput.

This role requires 7–10 years in PCBA/manufacturing and strong IPC-A610/J-STD-001 expertise, with hands-on Lean, 6S, and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related field).
• 7–10 years of experience in PCBA, cable assembly, or electromechanical manufacturing.
• Experience in contract manufacturing, preferably supporting military/aerospace customers.
• Strong knowledge of IPC-A610 and J-STD-001 standards.
• Hands-on experience with Lean, 6S, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency with CAD tools and MES systems (Aegis preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and lead cross-functional technical initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing readiness reviews and communicate build strategies to cross-functional teams.
• Review customer drawings and documentation for manufacturability and compliance.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing plans, work instructions, tooling requirements, and process documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, and throughput.
• Analyze quality issues, identify trends, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Specify, evaluate, and justify equipment, fixtures, and special processes for production.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, test engineering, and production teams.

Skills

PCBA

Lean

Six Sigma

J-STD-001

IPC-A-610

CAD tools

MES systems

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Aegis MES

AutoCAD / CAD

Job description

Amtec Staffing seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Brea, CA, to shape how PCBA products are built, improve processes, and drive technical excellence across manufacturing operations. You will lead readiness reviews, review drawings for manufacturability, develop manufacturing plans, and push continuous improvement to boost quality, efficiency and throughput.

This role requires 7–10 years in PCBA/manufacturing and strong IPC-A610/J-STD-001 expertise, with hands-on Lean, 6S, and continuous