Manufacturing Engineer

Description

 Job Summary:

Supports the design, optimization, and day-to-day performance of manufacturing lines and production systems. Under the guidance of senior engineers, develops workstations, fixtures, and documentation that improve operational performance and prepare the line for future products.

**This position is eligible to work a 4/10 work schedule.

Essential Functions:

· Manufacturing Processes & Improvement: Owns the day-to-day performance of assigned manufacturing processes, keeping them stable and running to standard. Participates in cost reduction, capacity, and process improvement projects by analyzing production data and implementing assigned improvements.

· Manufacturing Tooling & Equipment: Owns the design, build, and upkeep of fixtures, tooling, and workstation layouts for assigned lines so they are accurate, available, and ready for production.

· Control Plan, Process Flow & Documentation: Creates and maintains control plans, process flow diagrams, and work instructions for assigned processes, keeping them current with every change and compliant with industry specifications and quality standards.

· Product Launch & Pilot Production: Supports new product launches and pilot builds by executing assigned tasks, tracking schedule milestones, and identifying and escalating manufacturability issues.

· Technical Leadership, Support & Training: Provides hands-on technician training, supports troubleshooting and root cause analysis, and assists with line maintenance and equipment repair. Coordinates scheduled equipment maintenance with production, quality, and maintenance teams.

· Accountability & Values: Performs additional duties as assigned while aligning with company core values.

Requirements

Minimum Education:

Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline.  Prefer 2-4 years of relevant experience.

Skills and Abilities Summary:

· Equipment & Process Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of equipment maintenance, and GD&T, including tolerance stack-up analysis.

· Project Leadership: Manages multiple concurrent projects and timelines with minimal supervision.

· Analytical Methods: Uses statistical process control, design of experiments, and capability studies (Cpk) to make data-driven decisions.

· Communication & Influence: Presents recommendations to leadership and influences decisions across departments.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

This position operates in office, laboratory, and manufacturing environments and requires extended periods of sitting, standing, and computer use. Employees must frequently walk between work areas and climb stairs, and may occasionally bend, kneel, reach, or work around equipment. The role may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Employees may be exposed to operating machinery, noise, electrical systems, chemicals, and temperature variations and must follow all safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment. Occasional business travel may be required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform

the essential functions of the position.