Manufacturing Engineer

Adecco US, Inc. • Carlsbad, CA • 1d ago

We are partnering with a well-established electronics manufacturing organization that supports highly regulated, customer-driven products. This Manufacturing Engineer plays a key role in driving continuous improvement across SMT, electronic assembly, and test processes while acting as a technical interface between customers, suppliers, and internal engineering and quality teams.

This role is hands-on, process-focused, and deeply involved in new product introductions, quality performance, and manufacturing optimization.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the primary technical interface between customers and internal manufacturing teams

Develop, implement, and optimize SMT, electronic assembly, and test processes

Support New Product Introductions (NPI), including product readiness, control plans, and inspection criteria

Review customer documentation (schematics, drawings, BOMs, test specifications) and manage engineering changes

Perform DFM/DFT reviews and support cost estimates and quotations for new programs

Lead failure analysis, CAPA responses, and RMA reviews for customer-reported quality issues

Maintain and update PFMEAs, control plans, and quality documentation

Support supplier quality through audits, corrective actions, and quality documentation

Ensure manufacturing processes meet customer requirements and applicable industry standards

Create and maintain work instructions, procedures, and documentation supporting ISO-compliant manufacturing

Analyze quality and process data and present metrics during Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs)

Identify and drive improvements related to productivity, cost, quality, and safety

Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Production, and Leadership teams

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, military background, or equivalent experience

5+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing or manufacturing engineering

Hands-on experience supporting SMT and electronic assembly environments (strongly preferred)

Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced production setting

Technical Knowledge & Skills

Strong knowledge of IPC standards (IPC-610, IPC-600, IPC-7711/21) and J-STD soldering standards

Experience working within AS9100, ISO 9001, and/or ISO 13485 quality systems

Working knowledge of PFMEAs, control plans, and continuous improvement methodologies

Familiarity with RoHS manufacturing processes and electronic components

Experience with validation and improvement tools (IQ, OQ, PQ, GR&R, DOE)

Strong documentation, analytical, and cross-functional communication skills

Schedule & Work Environment

Salary exempt role

Fully onsite in a production electronics manufacturing environment

Start time varies between 5:00-7:00 AM

Flexibility with hours is required to support production, quality issues, and customer needs

Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications to Alissa at alissa.do@adeccona.com . Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the selection process.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the @type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.adeccousa.com/candidate-privacy/ . The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

The California Fair Chance Act

Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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