Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer Royal Truck Body Carson, CA

Regular Employee Salary Exempt $100,000.00 - 110,000.00

What you’ll do:

As the Manufacturing Engineer for Royal Truck Body (A Shyft Group Brand) based at our manufacturing facility in Carson, CA you will drive manufacturing excellence. Optimize processes, solve production challenges, and design efficient plant layouts in our dynamic manufacturing environment.

Optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and enhance quality.

Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.

Plan and design efficient manufacturing plant floor layouts for optimal equipment and material flow.

Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.

Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including lean manufacturing principles.

Learn more about The Shyft Group and Royal Truck Body by exploring the Learn More section below.

What you need to be successful:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related) or equivalent experience

Five or more (5+) years of manufacturing engineering experience

Experience in low volume/high variation manufacturing environment

Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

Learn More

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Why The Shyft Group?

Our people are our greatest asset, and your success is our success! That’s why we provide comprehensive benefits that support your health, financial security, and work-life balance—so you can thrive both personally and professionally.

Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, Wellness Plan

Financial Security: 401(k) with match, Disability, Life Insurance

Work/Life & Growth: Educational Reimbursement, EAP, Dependent Care

At The Shyft Group, we don’t just offer benefits—we invest in your well-being. Join us and experience the difference!

Who we are:

The Shyft Group is the North American leader in specialty vehicles, including last-mile delivery vans, work trucks, and motorhome chassis. Our 10 brands— Utilimaster®, Blue Arc™, Royal® Truck Body, DuraMag®, Magnum®, Strobes-R-Us®, Spartan® RV Chassis, Red Diamond™, Builtmore™, and Independent Truck Upfitters™— are powered by 3,000+ team members across the U.S. and Canada.

Backed by 50 years of innovation and a supportive, entrepreneurial culture, we’re leading the way in electrification and proudly ranked among Fortune’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at .

The Shyft Group is an E-Verify Employer

Shyft uses E-Verify, which is an online system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility and validate social security numbers. Through participation in the E-Verify program, information entered on Form I-9 will be provided and compared to information available at both of these agencies. See posters for more details. E-Verify Notice U.S. Right to Work Notice.