JSG is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer with PCB, SMT, and Soldering experience in Torrance, CA. Salary range: $100k-$140K Skills: Must have extensive experience with PCB, SMT, and soldering. Evaluate and improve manufacturing processes through research, product design analysis, fabrication and assembly methods, tooling, materials, equipment, and operator feedback. Develop, document, and maintain manufacturing procedures that ensure high standards of product quality, reliability, cost efficiency, safety, and operational consistency. Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles, Kanban, 5S, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), and other best practices to reduce waste and improve productivity. Estimate production costs and assess the impact of engineering or design changes for management review. Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, Inventory Control, and Sales teams to coordinate manufacturing activities and resolve production challenges. Develop and maintain work center standards, manage production variances, and optimize Bills of Operations (BOOs) to improve manufacturing efficiency. Perform supplier evaluations, source inspections (including metal fabrication and printed circuit board assemblies), and support vendor qualification activities. Coordinate contract manufacturing operations, including process controls, material kits, supply chain support, training, and production readiness. Perform capacity planning by work center and test operations to ensure efficient resource utilization. Participate in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) reviews during new product development. Develop assembly instructions, manufacturing documentation, and labor time standards as required. Investigate and implement corrective actions to prevent nonconforming products and ensure proper documentation of manufacturing activities. Analyze production data and prepare reports on process performance, quality trends, and continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, quality systems, customer requirements, and government regulations. Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred) or equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing experience. Minimum of 10 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, or a related technical role. Experience in high-tech or electronics manufacturing environments is required; RF or microwave product experience is a plus. Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems and IPC Class 3 manufacturing and soldering standards. Experience with PCB fabrication and assembly, machining, sheet metal fabrication, and electronic product manufacturing processes. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical documentation, manufacturing specifications, and customer requirements. Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and manufacturing software systems. Experience with ERP/MRP systems, work order management, shop floor control, statistical process control (SPC), and capacity planning. Preferred experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, prototype development, light fixture design, and ERP platforms such as Vantage or similar systems. #D800 ** Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
