Manufacturing Engineer, Electrical

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer, ElectricalJob DescriptionThis role focuses on driving electrical systems manufacturing excellence across multiple product lines for grid-scale battery storage. The Manufacturing Engineer, Electrical will leverage advanced automation tools to optimize time-to-market, develop robust manufacturing processes, and ensure safe, high-quality, and efficient production of electrical assemblies and integrated systems.Responsibilities

• Own the build and inspection processes for electrical assemblies and systems integration across all product lines, ensuring consistent quality and reliability.
• Develop, qualify, and refine manufacturing processes and detailed work instructions that meet design and business requirements, including safety, quality, efficiency, and delivery targets.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, subject matter experts, and technicians to solve internal and customer production challenges and improve overall manufacturability.
• Partner with the product engineering team to evaluate designs for manufacturability and support implementation in a rapidly evolving production environment.
• Resolve product non-conformances and work with the quality team to implement effective root cause analyses and corrective actions.
• Identify, plan, and execute capital equipment, machinery, and layout upgrades to support growing production demand and improve throughput.
• Develop and refine floor layouts, capacity models, and product flow analyses to ensure on-time delivery and efficient operations.
• Contribute to building out the manufacturing engineering function by establishing best practices, standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Engage directly with the systems being built and deployed to customers, providing hands-on support to production operations.
• Collaborate across engineering, supply chain, and operations to support integrated system builds and cohesive production processes.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering, aerospace engineering, materials engineering, or industrial engineering.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing or production environments.
• Strong experience in manufacturing engineering and manufacturing production processes.
• Experience developing and optimizing manufacturing processes and work instructions.
• Ability to evaluate designs for manufacturing and assembly and provide practical feedback to product engineering teams.
• Demonstrated capability to resolve production issues, non-conformances, and implement corrective actions.
• Proficiency in collaborating with cross-functional teams including engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations.
• Solid understanding of efficiency, safety, quality, and delivery requirements in a production setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with the build, assembly, or integration of low and high voltage electrical assemblies.
• Knowledge of harness and electrical systems manufacturing techniques, processes, and equipment, including wire processing and preparation, termination, assembly and routing, and test verification.
• Electrical component and tooling design and analysis experience using 3D CAD software.
• Hands-on experience with CAD software for electrical component design and tooling design.
• Experience with design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA).
• Experience transitioning complex products from R&D to high-volume manufacturing in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience writing clear and detailed work instructions and procedures.
• Interest in contributing to the build-out of a growing manufacturing engineering organization and working closely with systems deployed to customers.

Work EnvironmentThis position is 100% onsite in Torrance, supporting a production environment focused on grid-scale battery storage systems. The role offers hands-on engagement with electrical assemblies, integrated systems, and manufacturing equipment on the shop floor. Shifts available include 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., providing options for different working schedules. The work environment emphasizes collaboration across engineering, supply chain, and operations, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement as production operations scale.If interested, simply apply.Or send your resume to Patrick at prager @ actalentservices.com Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Torrance, CA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $155000.00 - $180000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.we're committed to rewarding and supporting our team. Our benefits package includes equity ownership through stock options, giving you a stake in our success, along with comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, and vision) through an HRA with a generous allowance. We also provide a retirement savings plan and unlimited paid time off so you can recharge and maintain work-life balance. Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Torrance, CA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Torrance,CA.About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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