Manufacturing Process Engineer

Position Summary

Provide hands-on engineering support to manufacturing operations with a primary focus on process development, optimization, and new product introduction. This role supports  efficiency, quality, and manufacturability of electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies through continuous improvement, tooling design, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for electronic and electro-mechanical assembly, including workflow and equipment layout.


• Design and deploy tooling and fixtures to improve production efficiency, quality, and repeatability.


• Evaluate manufacturing needs and assist in the justification of capital equipment investments to support capacity and process improvements.


• Partner with Design Engineering to ensure new products are designed for manufacturability (DFM) and successfully transitioned into production.


• Participate in the introduction and implementation of new products into the production environment, including validation of processes, tooling, and documentation.


• Analyze production issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to improve yield and throughput.


• Become the SME for various processes and equipment on the manufacturing floor.  Provide operator feedback geared towards quality improvement.


• Train and support manufacturing personnel on processes, tools, and best practices.


• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, and Sales to achieve business and operational objectives.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related technical discipline

Experience

• 0-2 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role within a technical production environment

Core Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency with CAD tools for mechanical design, tooling development, and interpretation of drawings


• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SPC, and continuous improvement methodologies


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail


• Effective communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional environments


• Self-directed with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Travel

• Minimal travel required (approximately 1-2 trips per year, primarily domestic)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including standing and walking for extended periods


• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds as needed


• Exposure to typical manufacturing conditions, including moderate noise and occasional fumes