Empower RF Systems is hiring: Manufacturing Engineer in Inglewood

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.