Manufacturing Systems Engineer

Build Better. Solve Problems. Make an Impact.

Spinnaker Contract Manufacturing is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Engineer who enjoys being where the action is—on the manufacturing floor.

This is not a desk engineering position. We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment, works side-by-side with Production, Quality, and Test, and takes ownership of improving how products are built.

You will serve as the critical link between Engineering and Manufacturing by supporting production, creating and maintaining manufacturing documentation, solving process issues, supporting new product introductions, and driving continuous improvement throughout the factory.

If you enjoy troubleshooting, improving processes, working with people, and seeing your ideas immediately improve production, this is the role for you.

What You'll Do

Manufacturing Support

• Provide day-to-day engineering support to Production, Test, and Quality.
• Be a visible presence on the manufacturing floor supporting operators and supervisors.
• Resolve manufacturing issues quickly to minimize downtime.
• Assist with new product introductions (NPI), prototype builds, and engineering changes.
• Improve manufacturing processes for safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.

Documentation & Process Development

• Develop and maintain manufacturing work instructions.
• Create visual process documentation and assembly procedures.
• Maintain controlled manufacturing documentation.
• Ensure manufacturing documentation accurately reflects current production processes.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Partner with the Quality team to investigate production issues and root causes.
• Participate in failure analysis and process improvement activities.
• Identify recurring manufacturing issues and implement permanent solutions.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with ISO requirements and customer specifications.

Test & Engineering Support

• Support engineering verification testing and process validation.
• Help transition new products smoothly into production.

Production Liaison

• Serve as the communication bridge between Engineering and Manufacturing.
• Translate engineering changes into practical production solutions.
• Train production personnel on new processes and work instructions.
• Work closely with supervisors to improve workflow and eliminate bottlenecks.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–7 years of manufacturing engineering experience preferred.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing, PCB assembly, cable assemblies, or electro-mechanical manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and assembly documentation.
• Excellent technical writing and documentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Outstanding communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Experience

• ISO 9001 and/or ISO 13485 experience
• SMT and through-hole manufacturing
• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma methodologies
• Root Cause Analysis
• Corrective Action (CAPA)
• Electronics troubleshooting
• ERP/MRP systems
• Microsoft Office Suite

Success in This Role

The ideal candidate:

• Loves solving problems.
• Enjoys being on the manufacturing floor.
• Builds relationships with operators and supervisors.
• Can explain technical information clearly.
• Writes excellent work instructions.
• Thinks like an engineer but communicates like a trainer.
• Looks for ways to improve every process.
• Takes ownership until problems are resolved.

Why Spinnaker?

At Spinnaker Contract Manufacturing, you'll work alongside a talented team building products for industries where quality matters.

We offer:

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Career advancement opportunities
• A collaborative, team-oriented culture
• A growing company celebrating 50 years of manufacturing excellence

Our Core Values

At Spinnaker, we hire people who embody our values:

• Detail-Oriented – We get it right the first time.
• Knowledgeable – We never stop learning.
• Team Player – We succeed together.
• Dedicated – We own the outcome.
• Follow-Through – We do what we say we'll do.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person