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Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Empower RF Systems Inc.Inglewood, CA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary :

We are seeking a detail-oriented and hands-on Manufacturing Engineer / Production Supervisor to drive daily improvements across our production processes while ensuring that operational goals are met efficiently and safely. This dual-role position combines practical engineering know-how with team leadership, focused less on formal methodologies and more on real-world execution, troubleshooting, and process evolution.

Key Responsibilities :

Manufacturing Engineering :

  • Design, implement, and continuously improve manufacturing and test processes and equipment.
  • Conduct hands-on time studies and workflow analysis to enhance productivity and eliminate inefficiencies.
  • Collaborate with design, maintenance, and quality teams to resolve production issues in real-time.
  • Support new product introduction (NPI) through pragmatic process development and validation.
  • Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and technical documentation that reflect actual floor practices.
  • Lead incremental, on-the-ground improvements to manufacturing and test systems—prioritizing what works over theory.
  • Apply 2 second LEAN theory and real-world Lean applications experience to improve the flow of value to the customer.

Production Supervision :

  • Supervise and coordinate daily production team activities to ensure safe, timely, and effective operations.
  • Monitor and respond to production output, quality, and safety needs as they arise.
  • Provide on-the-floor leadership, coaching, and practical support to operators and technicians.
  • Manage shift schedules, labor allocation, and ensure material readiness.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve production issues—including delays, equipment problems, or personnel challenges.
  • Track key production metrics such as output, scrap, downtime, and productivity.
  • Encourage daily 3S and sustained improvement of task flow, organization, and maintenance activities.

    • Qualifications :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering, OR
  • 10+ years of directly relevant manufacturing experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Minimum 3 years of successful experience as a project team leader in a production or manufacturing setting.
  • Strong background in lean thinking, process improvement, and hands-on production systems.
  • Proficiency with spreadsheets, CAD software and manufacturing tools (e.g., PLCs, ERP systems) is preferred.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and team leadership skills.

    • Preferred Skills :

  • Extensive hands-on mechanical, electrical, or process troubleshooting experience .
  • Experience with ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems.
  • Bilingual (i.e. English / Spanish) a plus.
  • Experience setting up real world data collection and the performance of effective data analysis to focus on the best B4B improvements is highly desired.

    • Note : While Six Sigma certification is not required (nor especially relevant in our environment), experience with continuous, practical daily improvement is essential.

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    Manufacturing Engineer • Inglewood, CA, US